Law Firm of Annapolis

10 Steps to Take If You Are Considering a Divorce

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:12:40 +0000

Implementing positive steps before you finally decide to take the big leap into divorce proceedings can help save you and your spouse time, effort, and a lot of stress in the long run. Additionally, knowing what steps to take and how to handle the matter in a responsible and considerate fashion will help prepare you [...]

What is the Marriage Penalty

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:59:18 +0000

Traditionally, our society has tried to reward the institution of marriage with social and financial benefits designed to reward people for staying together. And while many families benefit from things like insurance and mortgage guidelines, when it comes to paying taxes they often find this is not the case. The marriage “penalty” refers to the [...]

Uncontested divorce in Maryland – what it is and how it works

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:00:14 +0000

For as much press coverage as high-profile, hotly-contested divorce cases get in the media, the surprising fact is that the majority of divorces in America end quietly in uncontested divorces. Simple and inexpensive, this option allows spouses to end their marriage with dignity and without all the stress and expense of a drawn out legal [...]

E-Verify Self Check – how it works and what to watch for

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:00:14 +0000

The latest innovation in employment immigration law by the Federal Government immigration law is the free program run by the Federal government called E-Verify (also known as Self Check), an internet based system designed to give workers online access to their employment eligibility information before they apply for a job. The benefit is that workers [...]

A Closer Look at States Passing Their Own Immigration Enforcement Laws

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:00:34 +0000

Faced with growing frustration over the management of immigration laws and enforcement at the federal level, individual states have begun a very controversial process of passing their own immigration laws at the state level. Immigration has always been considered an issue to solely be addressed at the federal level, but this rash of newly enacted [...]

New Countries Eligible to Participate in 2011 H-2A and H-2B Programs

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:02:37 +0000

The H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs set the guidelines for those individuals seeking non-immigrant, or temporary worker status in the United States. The H-2A program grants U.S. employers permission to bring foreign workers into the United States to work in temporary agricultural jobs. The H-2B program serves the same purpose, but for temporary non-agricultural jobs. [...]

Mentally Disabled Immigrants may have Right to Counsel in Removal Proceedings

lawfoa — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:16:20 +0000

A U.S. District Court Judge in California recently held that the federal government must provide representation for mentally disabled immigrants in removal proceedings. U.S. citizens have been entitled to the right to representation to be provided for by the government under the 6th amendment of the Constituion, but this protection has been held to not apply to immigrants in removal proceedings.

53 Countries now Eligible to Participate in H-2A and H-2B programs

lawfoa — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:54:30 +0000

Unites States employers and foreign national employees have greatly benefited from the H-2A and H-2B visas programs. Under these programs, employers can hire foreign employees on a temporary, seasonal, or intermittent basis, and foreign nationals can enter the United States to work for decent wages. Specifically, H-2A visas are for for temporary agriculural workers, and H-2B visas are for temporary non-agricultural workers.

Law Firm of Annapolis in What’s Up? Annapolis Magazine

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:03:16 +0000

Law Firm of Annapolis was recently written up in What's Up? Annapolis magazine. The article ran under "Top Law Firm" and described the firm which was established in 1998 by Attorney Marysabel Rodriguez-Nanney. Dedicated to providing effective legal representation on the principle that each client deserves experienced and committed representation, Ms. Rodriguez-Nanney’s knowledge of immigration law and criminal defense experience gives her the tools to effectively evaluate the consequences of a case to determine the best course of action and alleviate any negative outcomes.

Chilean Nationals

lawfoa — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:58:56 +0000

On March 10, 2010, USCIS granted Chilean nationals present in the United States temporary nonimmigrant status based on the catestphoic earthquake that occurred in Chile. This allows visitors on visas to legally extend their stay for 6 months. These benefits also include the possibility to get work authorization and expedited processing of applications for immediate relatives of United States citizens and LPRs (I-130s).