YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS:
Windella Sanderson Wells Indicted in Immigration Scam, Victims of Caribbean Descent; $425,000 Seized from Home Along with Thousands of Applications
NEW YORK — A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York task force investigation resulted in the indictment of a Queens woman, Windella Sanderson Wells, for allegedly defrauding persons by promising to improve their immigration status. If you are a victim of Windella Sanderson Wells, please get in touch with the Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates now. We have over 25 years of experience practicing immigration law and helping victims of immigration fraud. Call us at 855-768-8845. Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the press release in our publication, click here, and on our immigration blog, click here.

The Devastating Legal Actions Donald Trump Could Take to Dismantle the U.S Immigration System if Reelected
If reelected, Donald Trump would have significant legal tools at his disposal to carry out his immigration agenda. Through executive orders, presidential proclamations, and legislative efforts, he could pursue mass deportations, revive the Muslim Ban, and terminate programs like DACA, TPS, and Parole in Place. However, these policies would face significant legal challenges, political opposition, and public backlash. Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the full analysis in our publication, click here, and on our civil rights blog, click here.

Navigating Immigration Consequences: The Importance of Post-Conviction Relief for Non-Citizens
For non-citizens, addressing the immigration consequences of a conviction through post-conviction relief can be critical for avoiding deportation or other adverse immigration actions. Legal strategies like vacating convictions based on ineffective counsel or modifying sentences to avoid aggravated felony designations can play a significant role in preserving immigration status. Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis in our publication, click here.

Introduction: Understanding Apartheid and U.S. Foreign Policy
Apartheid is a term that is most commonly associated with South Africa’s institutionalized system of racial segregation and discrimination, which officially ended in 1994. However, apartheid has since been expanded in its definition by international human rights bodies, such as the United Nations and Human Rights Watch, to include any systemic and institutionalized regime of racial, ethnic, or social segregation. Apartheid is not merely a historical phenomenon but also a present-day concern, with various countries implementing policies that discriminate against minorities, segregate communities, or limit civil and political rights based on race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics. Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis in our publication, click here and our civil rights blog, click here. 

Common Law Marriages in Jamaica and Guyana and How They Can Affect Petitions for Legal Permanent Residency in the United States
Common-law relationships or common law marriages are recognized in some countries, provided that the man and woman have lived together for a stipulated number of years as man and wife. Jamaica and Guyana are two such countries.   This article looks at common law “marriages” under the laws of Jamaica and Guyana and considers how a declaration of such a “marriage” might affect an application for legal permanent residency in the United States. Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis on our divorce blog, click here. 

Green Card Backlogs and Visa Processing Delays: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
To address these challenges, a combination of short-term and long-term solutions is needed. Hiring immigration attorneys and filing mandamus lawsuits can provide immediate relief for individuals stuck in the backlog, but these options are costly and do not address the root causes of the delays. Long-term solutions will require systemic reforms, including legislative changes, increased processing capacity, and modernization of the immigration system. Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis in our publication, click here.

BUSINESS MATTERS:
Introduction to Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), in New York State
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a popular business structure in the United States that provides business owners with the flexibility of a partnership or sole proprietorship while offering the limited liability protection typically associated with a corporation. An LLC is a distinct legal entity separate from its owners (known as members), meaning the members are generally not personally liable for the business’s debts and liabilities. Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis in our publication, click here, and on our chamber coalition blog, click here.