Author Archives: Eric E. Ludin
Is Immigration Reform on the Horizon?
Now that the Presidential election is behind, when can the US expect to see comprehensive immigration reform? It has been believed that both political parties agree there needs to be reforms. But when will this happen? The Los Angeles Times reported on December 7th, 2012 that the Obama administration plans to begin an all-out drive… Read More »
Now Is the Time To Apply For Deferred Action
Many young undocumented immigrants have been hesitant to apply for deferred action for fear that it might end up making a difficult and frightening situation even worse. Ever since President Obama announced his executive order granting deferred action for some qualified young immigrants, people have wondered what would happen if he lost re-election? … Read More »
Immigration Reform is a Non-Partisan Issue (or at least it should be)
Immigration reform is not only good for those dreaming to live in the U.S., but it is also good for our economic growth. The U.S. is in desperate need for talented, hardworking and educated new citizens. These new citizens and permanent residents would fill jobs that would otherwise be sent overseas and create new jobs… Read More »
What is Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) and How Does it Relate to My Disability Case?
Residual Functional Capacity – RFC – is the maximum ability a person has to do work activities on a sustained basis. Put another way, it is the most work a person can when you taken into consideration all of their mental and physical limitations. Usually, a disability insurance company determines what a person’s RFC is… Read More »
What is “Sedentary” Work? …and Why Your Disability Insurance Company Cares
What is “Sedentary” Work? …and Why Your Disability Insurance Company Cares Many Disability Insurance policies use what they call an “any occupation” (also called “any occ”) definition of disability. That means that they evaluate whether you can do any occupation to determine if you are disabled. Since the insurance company is looking at whether you… Read More »
How Do the Political Parties Stand on Immigration Issues?
These past few years, immigration issues have been discussed a great deal by politicians. But, where do the political parties actually stand with regard to immigration matters? Check out my blog which highlights the Republican and Democratic platforms relating to this important topic. Go to http://immigrationnutsandbolts.blogspot.com/
Do You Need To Hire an Attorney to File a Deferred Action Petition and Work Permit?
Now that the government has begun accepting petitions for deferred action for young illegal immigrants, you must decide if you will hire an attorney or prepare and file the petition on your own. Filing a petition for deferrred action is much more than simply answering a few questions on a simple form. Before you make… Read More »
Difficulties in Proving Hardship in Cancellation of Removal Proceedings
We are often retained to seek cancellation of removal when clients are in deportation proceedings and deportation would result in tremendous hardship to their family. Fortunately, there was a recent ruling by the Board of Immigration appeals which makes our burden of proof less burdensome. Read the blog by one of our immigration lawyers, Ahmad Yakzan, on this interesting issue at http://ahmadyakzan.blogspot.com/2012/08/hardship-to-united-states-citizen.html… Read More »
USCIS Director Announces Procedure for Deferred Action Petitions
On August 3, 2012, the USCIS Director, Alejandro Mayorkas, announced the procedure for Deferred Action Petitions for Young Illegal Immigrants. The details of this announcement are found on our Deferred Action Page of this website. Go to http://www.tuckerludin.com/practice-areas/immigration/deferred-action-for-young-illegal-immigrants/ Read the update dated August 3. Also, plan to attend the Tucker & Ludin community informational forum… Read More »
Why is Immigration Good for America?
Immigration makes America stronger. As a country of immigrants, the U.S. would not be the great nation that it is if it were not for our diversity and the great contributions made by those brave people who took tremenous risks to relocate here. Read my July 21, 2012 blog at http://immigrationnutsandbolts.blogspot.com/ for ten good reasons why immigration… Read More »
