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  If You Have Immigration Questions, You need to talk with the Best immigration lawyer from Shankar & Associates, PC Immigration Law is a complicated legal area that leaves numerous people with unanswered inquiries. The following are a portion of the common inquiries that customers ask when they meet with a Long Island Immigration Lawyer from our firm. How would I be able to respond in case I'm denied asylum? On the off chance that an individual isn't qualified for asylum, the person in question may apply for Withholding of Removal or Withholding of Removal under the Convention Against Torture (CAT).. These applications are held to higher weights of verification than asylum applications to be successful. Likewise, people granted Withholding of Removal or Withholding of Removal under the Convention Against Torture (CAT) are not allowed to change their status to that of a permanent resident. How are BIA appeals dealt with? At the point when a Respond...

  Can I Negotiate My Bills Down? If your debts are becoming overwhelming, but you don’t want to declare bankruptcy, there is another way to get your bills under control – debt negotiation. If you live in New York, debt negotiation may be the best way to get your unpaid bills taken care of. The following type of debt can be usually negotiated down: Credit card bills Tax debt Student loans Business debt Medical debt Why Choose Debt Negotiation? There are a number of reasons why you should choose debt negotiation over bankruptcy: You’re worried about your credit score – Both bankruptcy and debt negotiation will be noted on your credit report and will damage your credit rating. However, some creditors may be convinced to report your negotiated settlement as “paid as agreed” which would not negatively impact your credit score. You make more than the median income in your neighbourhood – Certain bankruptcy proceedings only work if your income is at a particu...

  What Makes a Divorce Expensive in New York? First, it’s important to understand that there are two kinds of divorces - contested and uncontested. During  an uncontested divorce in New York , both parties agree on all the terms and do not need the court to divide assets or make determinations about child custody. Thus, an uncontested divorce is usually a quicker process and is less of a financial burden. An uncontested lawyer will be able to assist with this divorce route. On the other hand, a contested divorce in New York is one in which the spouses cannot agree on dividing the assets, distribution of debts, custody of children, or child support. Property division can take a lot of time to resolve, especially in high-net-worth cases. Essentially, the more contested your divorce becomes and the more issues the spouses can’t agree on, the more time your divorce will take both in and out of court. These issues can and will drive up the cost of y...

  Understanding Work Visas: Non-Immigrant Visas Individuals who wish to go to the United States to begin businesses have a few choices with regards to acquiring a visa. These “entrepreneur visas” cover a wide scope of strategies, support, and alternatives. An accomplished Immigration Lawyer in Long Island can assist you with figuring out which sort of visa best accommodates your marketable strategies. Entrepreneurial visas are usually divided into two classes: non-immigrant and immigrant visas. Non-immigrant visas are for people who are not at present living in the U.S., yet who wish to enter the country for entrepreneurial reasons. Immigrant visas are for people who are as of now seeking business in the U.S. also, who wish to apply for permanent residency. Kinds of non-immigrant visas include: B-1 Business Visitor – This visa permits you to go to meetings, search out office space, and complete different errands or tasks associated with starting a business in...

  New York Adds Domestic Violence as a New Factor to Consider for Equitable Distribution Homegrown Relations Law §236 now incorporates abusive behaviour at home as an element to think about while deciding even handed appropriation in New York. The councils revised the Domestic Relations Law (DRL) §236B(5)(d) in April 2020 by adding another component that the court should consider in circulating properties between separating from mates. The revised law basically orders that the court consider "regardless of whether either party has submitted a demonstration or demonstrations of aggressive behaviour at home, as depicted in [Social Services Law §459-a] against the other party and the nature, degree, term, and effect of such demonstration or acts." DRL §236B(5)(d)(14). Abusive behaviour at home causes physical, enthusiastic, and mental impacts on the person in question. Consequently, the law making bodies accepted that maltreatment inside a marriage should be c...

  Do I Have to Pay My Old Debts? If you live in New York and have some old debts, there is a statute of limitations you need to know about. But it may not protect you against “zombie” debts.  If you live in New York, and debt collectors are calling, you need to know some basic facts: The statute of limitations for old debt is six years Many old debts are sold to debt collection agencies for pennies on the dollar Some of these agencies may try and trick you into paying a debt that you don’t have to You have a number of state and federal laws to protect you The debts we’re talking about are consumer debts - credit card debt , auto loans, medical bills, student loans, mortgage, etc. Business debts and unpaid taxes are treated differently. Battling “Zombie” Debts In New York, the statute of limitations for old debt is six years from the time the debt became due or when you made your most recent payment, whichever is more recent. So even if a debt colle...

  Immigration Shankar and Associates, PC Lawyers handle all Immigration and Naturalization matters including business immigration, family immigration, citizenship, criminal and deportation issues, all immigration suit, visas, passports, non-immigrant visas, immigrant visas, asylum, marriage cases, employment-based visas, visa expansions, and family visa petitions. We represent huge companies, just as small businesses, and the person. We highly esteem concentrating on every single client. We always strive to return our clients' calls and messages within 24 hours, and consistently keep our clients updated on the progress of their case. Remember that U.S. Immigration is a national practice so the laws, strategies, and forms to be documented are fundamentally similar regardless of where you reside. Therefore, we can deal with most cases regardless of where you reside, including outside the US. You will likewise discover our rates competitive with those of your local l...

  What landlords in New York need to know before trying to evict a tenant. If you live in New York, you may* be able to evict a tenant under the following conditions: Non-payment of rent Damage of rental property Failure to follow other tenant obligations listed in your lease Sale or foreclosure of the property Withdrawal from the rental market *During the COVID-19 pandemic, New York launched an eviction and foreclosure moratorium . This moratorium is currently slated to end August 31, 2021, but may be extended depending on circumstances. Non-payment of rent If you simply want the money that is due to you**, you can start a “non-payment action.” You first have to send your tenant a 14 Day Written Demand – a letter, sent via UPSP Certified Mail. In this letter you spell out to the tenant that unless the back rent is paid in full, they have 14 days to move out or else eviction proceedings will begin. Until this letter is sent (and received by the renter), yo...

At The Louis Law Firm, PLLC , we comprehend that individuals have concerns in regards to what will befall the conjugal home when they go through a separation. Certain individuals need to secure the conjugal home and their companion's portion of the home, yet others need to continue to reside in the home and not be compelled to sell it. Allow The Louis Law Firm, PLLC to disclose what could befall your home should you go through a separation. New York is a fair appropriation State. The expression "fair appropriation" doesn't really mean equivalent. For the most part, land property that is obtained during the marriage is parted similarly between the Husband and Wife. In a Brooklyn separate, the issue of isolating land property can get convoluted. For instance, what happens when one party buys land property while the gatherings are actually isolated? Likewise, imagine a scenario in which one party enters the marriage claiming a land property and afterward adds their mate...

  Experienced Lawyer Resolves Complex Immigration Matters Devoted Law Firm Takes On Issues with Visas, Deportation, and More On the off chance that you are facing an immigration bond hearing or evacuation (deportation) proceeding, or you need assistance with acquiring a visa or asylum, you don't need to explore the system on your own. At Shankar and Associates, PC our Immigration Lawyer Nassau has experienced it. We use that experience to assist clients with their immigration matters. Aiding Clients through the Immigration Bond Process and Building Eligible Defenses in Removal Proceedings Certain immigrants might be detained before and/or throughout removal proceedings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Detainment could be because of illegal entry, overstaying a visa, or crime, however, removal proceedings could require months and even years. We can explain the immigration bond process and expenses to you...

  What Happens When Your Mortgage Forbearance Program Ends? If you live in New York, and you’re your mortgage forbearance is about to expire, the are a number of things need to know. Running Out of Time If you entered into a mortgage forbearance program last year (whether it was COVID-19 related or not), your forbearance is rapidly coming to an end. And that means you have to figure out a way to repay the 6, 12, or 18 months of back mortgage payments you now owe. On the positive side, thanks to the CARES Act, banks aren’t allowed to demand all your missed payments as one lump sum. Nor can they charge any additional interest, fees, or penalties. And, since you were part of a lender approved forbearance plan, they can’t report the missed payments on your credit report. But you are still going to have to deal with your program ending. Are You Able to Pay Your Monthly Mortgage Payments? If you entered a mortgage forbearance program due to losing your job ...

 Because of the internally charged nature of a separation, it is basic to have an objective supporter to help you. The legal counselors at The Louis Law Firm, PLLC can give you expansive separation help with the objective that you benefit by the data and experience of a pre-arranged, experienced separation legal advisor . All through your partition and separation continuing, a couple of issues should be settled pleasantly, through ADR or arraignment in court. These might consolidate, in any case, are not confined to: Kid Custody and Access: We can help whether you really want to protect your parental privileges with comparable access and dynamic position, or are searching for fundamental guardianship of minor children. Kid Support: Each parent has a comparable financial obligation in regards to supporting their children. We guarantee this weight is shared adequately and your kids are maintained financially. Division of Property: We can promise you will get a ...

  Regardless of your industry or business model, exploring the myriad of employment and labor laws is critical to your success. Our Employment Immigration lawyers in Nassau County understand that lessening risks and maximizing opportunities within a business are basic to the client’s main concern. We endeavour to go about as the driving force in workplace law, assisting clients with accomplishing their business objectives. The lawyers in Shankar & Associates, PC draw from their experience as in-house counsel, HR/labor relations delegates, and business pioneers to assist clients through the employer-employee relationship. When employee conflicts shift into formal disputes, we enable our clients to deal from a place of strength. If discussion and negotiation don't resolve the conflict, we aggressively defend, attempt, and arbitrate cases across the country. Shankar & Associates' lawyers also give strategic and effective representation before the U.S. Equal ...

  New York Adds Domestic Violence as a New Factor to Consider for Equitable Distribution Domestic Relations Law §236 now includes domestic violence as a factor to consider when determining equitable distribution in New York.  The legislatures amended the Domestic Relations Law (DRL) §236B(5)(d) in April 2020 by adding a new factor that the court must consider in distributing properties between divorcing spouses.  The amended law essentially mandates that the court consider “whether either party has committed an act or acts of domestic violence, as described in [Social Services Law §459-a] against the other party and the nature, extent, duration, and impact of such act or acts.” DRL §236B(5)(d)(14).  Domestic violence causes physical, emotional, and psychological effects on the victim.  Thus, the legislatures believed that abuse within a marriage must be considered to appropriately resolve the issue of whether the victim should receive more tha...

  What Other Types of Bankruptcy Are There As a New Yorker. you’ve heard of bankruptcy Chapters 7, 11, and 13 – but have you ever heard of Chapters 9, 12, and 15? What is Chapter 9 Bankruptcy? Chapter 9 bankruptcy covers municipalities (cities and villages), counties, utilities, and school districts. Like Chapters 11 and 13, Chapter 9 allows these governmental entities to reorganize their debts.  Unlike Chapters 11 and 13, the Bankruptcy Court cannot compel entities going through Chapter 9 to sell off assets (such as a local park – although a municipality may choose to do so on its own), nor can the court make spending or other policy decisions on behalf of the entity. The Court can only approve the petition, confirm the plan, and ensure that it’s implemented. Like companies going through the bankruptcy process, entities going through Chapter 9 usually have a large number of creditors – ranging from large multinational corporations to small local busi...