Blogs
Would Social Security ALJs process cases faster if disabilty hearings were adversarial?
When I first started practicing Social Security Disability law, it seemed strange to me that the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) was not represented by an
Social Security’s response to California’s cut in the State Supplementary Payment
If you are on SSI and live in California, you already know that the amount of your monthly check has been reduced. This reduction was
Opportunities and Challenges for the Social Security Administration
Social Security’s Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently released a report entitled, “Opportunities and Challenges for SSA.” OIG’s terminology for the title of the report
Free CLE seminar on Second Life®, “Web 2.0 Tools for Lawyers”
As I have mentioned before on my blog, I am a big fan of the virtual world of Second Life and am active in the
California state furloughs of DDS employees result in Social Security Disability adjudication delays
It makes sense. If you prohibit employees from working two days a month, productively will be lowered and claims will not be adjudicated. Now it
May a student on SSI receive a scholarship and remain on SSI?
I recently received a question from a student attending a San Francisco bay area university asking whether a receipt of a scholarship would prevent him
The New USCIS Signature Rule: Why a “Digital Shortcut” Could Cost You Thousands
Most people think a signature is just a boring formality. We don’t sign documents with a pen as often as we used to. If
Changing Your Address with USCIS is Turning into a Financial Audit
For decades, filing a change of address with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was a routine, one-minute task. If you moved, you filed out
Myth vs. Fact: Can You Become a U.S. Citizen While Receiving Disability Benefits?
As an attorney who handles both Immigration and Social Security Disability (SSDI/SSI), I often hear from clients who are terrified to apply for citizenship. They’ve
5 Things To Strengthen Your Green Card Application Before The Public Charge Rules Change
Most immigrants applying for a green card based on a family-based petition must prove that they will not be a “public charge.” This means the
Why Social Security delays or denies disability claims for permanent residents and new citizens (And how to fix problems before you apply)
I often receive calls from prospective clients who are shocked to receive a denial letter from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) because they did not
Know Your Rights
We are receiving many calls from frightened people due to the rhetoric they are hearing from President Trump and members of his Cabinet. Everyone is
