Apostille, power of attorney, important information: myths about documents that complicate the life of immigrants in the USA

I decided to write this column due to the fact that every day I encounter persistent misconceptions about notarial and legal matters. Sometimes I and my office staff get the impression that people who spread these misconceptions are being paid extra for this, ...

Trump constantly tore up important documents during the presidency: now this greatly complicates the investigation into the storming of the Capitol

When the National Archives and Records Administration handed over many documents to the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 assault on the Capitol, some of them were torn up and then glued together. The Washington Post writes about it. The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, was known in...

When a lawyer is more reliable than relatives: how a lawyer saves an immigrant's apartment in Russia, which her relatives took away from her

In 1998, Muscovite Sveta had a unique chance to go to America. The dashing 90s, more than a modest salary, a default that destroyed the last savings ... She did not see any prospects in life in Russia, and therefore hastened to take advantage of the chance. I left with one suitcase, leaving ...

How does the underground storage of immigration documents work, and how can your application get lost there

Shontel Vent anticipated pandemic-related delays when she applied for US citizenship in May 2020. But as the months passed, and after a positive response from friends who applied for citizenship after her, she began to worry. As it turned out,…

Four documents without which you cannot file a tax return

If you are waiting for a tax refund and want to receive this money as soon as possible, prepare in advance all the documents required to fill out the tax return, writes USA Today. This will allow you to file a declaration and receive a refund as quickly as possible. Remember that without the 4 tax documents below, ...

Rules of traveling abroad for green card holders

Green card holders can leave the United States and return to the country by presenting their permanent resident card at the border. ForumDaily reminds you of simple rules that will help you avoid unexpected problems while traveling. In particular, we will tell you what documents are required for departure and return, ...

You are an insect without a piece of paper: what problems face immigrants in the USA due to lack of documents from their homeland

Our office in New York - Russian-Divorce - provides all types of notary and legal services. However, the most pressing topic is traditionally the issues of civil registry office. Not having the right documents at the right time can create great difficulties for people. Unfortunately, few people contact a lawyer ahead of time, because...

What documents can you be asked in the United States as proof of immigration status?

It is becoming more and more important to have proof of your immigration status in the United States. Immigration documents are required if you are in contact with law enforcement or immigration services. In the current environment, even US citizens may face identification problems. Moreover, immigration documents ...

Russia fired at NATO ship near Crimea or not: secret documents surfaced in Britain

Secret documents from the British Department of Defense, containing information about the destroyer Defender and the British military, were found at a bus stop in Kent. The BBC reported in more detail. Some documents discuss the possible reaction of Russia to the passage of a ship through Ukrainian waters off the coast of Crimea. ...

Errors in documents will no longer cost immigrants their green cards or visas: USCIS changed the rules

The immigration authorities in the United States have overturned one of the rules implemented by the administration of US President Donald Trump, which has had one of the deepest negative consequences for legal immigrants. Writes about this Miami Herald. The 2018 rule provided the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ...

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