In the past year, we’ve had a number of bankruptcy inquiries from new arrivals to our great state. While we’re always available for a 15-minute complimentary consultation via Zoom or telephone, it’s a good idea to do some quick math on your own to see if and when you can file in Alaska and if
No problem! USCIS will accept it, for now. Today, USCIS announced it is waiving, temporarily, the requirement that the I-693 be signed by a civil surgeon no earlier than 60 days before filing for an immigration benefit (e.g., I-485 to adjust your status while you are present in the United States). That means if you
Benjamin Franklin warned against procrastination stating: “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” No words could be truer when it comes to estate planning, especially when completing your last will and testament (“LW&T”). A current LW&T ensures your property gets distributed at your death according to your wishes and not state intestacy
Immigration Law practitioners emphasize to their clients, early and often, the need to keep the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) informed within ten days of any address change. Non-U.S. Citizens over the age of 14 in the United States for thirty days or longer are required to register and submit biometrics to the Department
We’re proud to have opened our office in North Pole in 2020, and now we’re pushing forward into the new year. We seek a highly organized, honest, and responsible person to join our growing law practice in January 2022. This opportunity may lead to a full-time position for the right person. Training, education, and mentoring
We are thankful for the brave and selfless service to our great Nation by Veterans and Servicemembers past and present. We know firsthand the sacrifices made every day by our military members and their families so Americans can live in a country founded on freedom and liberty. PLGPC founder Attorney Italia Carson is a retired
After the May 2021 departure of USCIS Field Office Interim Director Steven B. Corley, USCIS has named Arvind Ramakrishnan to the post as its permanent head. Director Ramakrishnan has invited Alaska Bar members of the Immigration Law Section to meet in December 2021 for discussions on building positive relationships between and among stakeholders. The Anchorage
Because federal and state eviction moratoria are set to expire without further renewal, there is a real possibility millions of Americans could find themselves facing evictions or other disruption to current housing arrangements due to financial distress. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program provides funding for various governmental assistance programs
We’re excited to introduce our new YouTube channel! We will be posting content about legal topics relevant to our state and federal practice areas. Our goal is to educate and assist viewers to make informed decisions about their legal needs. Stay tuned, subscribe, and we hope you “Like” our content!
Recently, we assisted an immigration client in Oklahoma with obtaining identity documents needed to meet the legal requirements to marry his fiancée in another country. The country required each of the documents, which included the U.S. citizen’s birth certificate and divorce decree, be authenticated by an apostille. While the process was not overly burdensome, it
