Visa Fees Increase

US State Department – 12/13/2007 Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC December 13, 2007 Application Fees for Non-Immigrant Visas to Increase On January 1, 2008 Effective January 1, 2008, the application fee for a U.S. non-immigrant visa will increase from $100 to $131. This increase allows the Department to recover the costs of […]

Travel Advisory

U.S. Customs and Border Protection – 03/21/2006 Beginning May 1, 2006, German temporary passports (or emergency passports) will no longer be valid for travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Regular, official and diplomatic German passports (with a digital photo if issued after October 26, 2005) remain valid for Visa Waiver Program […]

SSN Not Needed to Begin Working

AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 06022160 – 02/21/2006 AILA’s SSA liaison committee notes that contrary to popular belief, neither immigration law nor federal tax law requires an individual to possess an SSN to begin working. IRCA does not require an employee to present an SSN Card but, rather, lists the Card as a possible List C […]

Basic Mediation Information

References in this article are for family and circuit court cases. Requirements for mediation in county court may be different. In the last 10 to 15 years, mediation has become an essential part of the civil law system in the State of Florida. Without it, our overworked courts would be overwhelmed and the civil justice […]

Pre-Marital Agreement

If you are contemplating getting married in the State of Florida, you should consult an attorney about a Pre-Marital Agreement. A Pre-Marital Agreement offers many advantages. It protects assets and can provide for an orderly distribution of assets acquired during the marriage. It can also limit or completely eliminate the obligation of alimony. It can […]

Basic Divorce Law

If you live in the State of Florida, are married, and are thinking about getting divorced, there is a lot to consider. Since Florida law is very detailed and case-specific, you should consult with an attorney prior to beginning divorce proceedings. The information contained in this article is basic, does not cover all aspects of […]

I-9 Compliance

Pauly – 7/4/2005 I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Compliance Employers in the United States are under the obligation to complete and keep documentation about every employee hired after November 6, 1986. The employer must ensure that the proper documentation is provided by the employee to demonstrate his or her authorization to work in the US. Those […]