Blogs
Solano County Walk to End Alzheimer’s
On October 26, 2013, the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” will be taking place at Harbor Plaza in Suisun. This is a fundraiser organized by the
How can a permanent resident collect SSI if he or she does not have 40 quarters of coverage on their own?
Sometimes it takes a question before I understand the answer. I recently was asked about whether or not a permanent resident could collect SSI when
Thoughts on applying for SSDI after the end of DOMA
“Are you married?” This is the question I asked today of my client when we were filling out her form for disability insurance benefits. In the
Social Security launches new site for mobile users but they do not answer their phone
I tend to be somewhat critical of the Social Security Administration but I give them credit when it is due. This time around, I am
Free workshop in Vallejo on navigating through the Social Security Disability Process
I will be giving a free workshop tomorrow, Wednesday May 22, 2013 at the Global Center for Success in Vallejo on navigating through the Social
Difficulties the Social Security Administration will face in the next decade
Yesterday the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report on Preliminary Observations on Key Management Challenges that Social Security will be facing over the next few
Temporary Protected Status Announced for Ukrainians
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. A country may be
Legal resources for Ukrainians fleeing to Romania, Poland and the United States
A child protesting the war in Ukraine
Why doesn’t the Social Security Administration answer the phone?
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area and you have tried to call a Social Security field office, it is likely that you
If I apply for DACA, will USCIS share my information with immigration enforcement?
It is often troublesome to apply for immigration benefits if you have had contact with any law enforcement agency. It is especially worrisome when applying
The best evidence to support your Social Security Disability Claim
The Social Security Administration does not tell you what the best evidence is that you can submit to support your case. In fact, they ask
Honduran Witness Protection and Its Shortcomings
I am proud to present an article by a guest blogger, Dr. Robert Kirkland. Dr. Robert Kirkland is a retired career army officer who is
