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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $25 million investment in New York City's Code Blue system and snow removal operations to improve safety for pedestrians and delivery workers by prioritizing the clearing of bike lanes and crosswalks. The post NYC Announces $25 Million for Winter Safety, Including Clearer Bike Lanes…
DocumentedCivil Penalties and Fines Part II: Defenses Against Civil Penalties and Fees Enforcement Removal Defense rojina Tue, 11/10/2026 - 09:58 Publication Date Nov 10, 2026 Share This advisory is part II of a two-part advisory on civil penalties and civil fees. Part I, on how to appeal a civil penalty, is found here .…
Immigrant Legal Resource CenterAnswer The issue is not well settled. However, under a conservative interpretation, services performed while the individual is physically present in the United States would likely be considered employment, even if the employer is located abroad and the compensation is paid outside the United States.…
Murthy Law FirmOn November 4, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum addressing how an applicant’s support of dependents, sponsorship obligations, and public benefits-related conduct may affect the good moral character determination required for naturalization. The memorandum states…
Murthy Law FirmAcross New York, bicycle delivery workers face dangerous working conditions, often becoming victims of car accidents on the road. However, many fear interacting with the police, or even lawyers. Knowing what to do in the hours and days afterwards can help protect your health and your legal rights. In this guide we…
DocumentedWe are pleased to announce the opening of our India affiliate, Murthy Immigration Services’ new Mumbai office, expanding their presence in India and making U.S. immigration services more accessible to clients in Mumbai and surrounding areas. Mumbai Contact Information Murthy Immigration Services, Pvt. Ltd. Suite...…
Murthy Law FirmWhen natural disasters strike, New Yorkers often turn to local businesses, community organizations, churches or relief groups to help people affected thousands of miles away. But knowing what to donate, how to get supplies to survivors, and what to avoid can be challenging. Recent earthquake relief efforts…
DocumentedPlus: Democrats could expand investigations into fatal ICE shootings when they take control of Congress, and more immigration news. The post Immigration News Today: What Stephen Miller’s Promotion Means for ICE Enforcement appeared first on Documented .
DocumentedIndustry groups are using RICO lawsuits and influence campaigns to end one of the last avenues for injured workers to recoup wages. The post ‘I Would Have Never Opened the Door’: An Injured Worker, a $100K Offer, and the Fight Over New York’s Scaffold Law appeared first on Documented .
DocumentedDocumented renamed its Wage Theft Monitor to the Business Monitor after adding tens of thousands of workplace injury records from OSHA alongside new 2025 wage theft data from the Departments of Labor. The post Introducing the Business Monitor appeared first on Documented .
DocumentedAl abogado de inmigración Mohammad Saleem le tomó más de dos años lograr que eliminaran una cuenta fraudulenta de TikTok que suplantaba la identidad de su despacho y estafaba a clientes inmigrantes, a quienes cobraba miles de dólares en honorarios legales falsos a través de Cash App o Zelle. “Robaron la imagen y…
DocumentedHouston Mayor Whitmire Orders Police Not to Collude With ICE Only After Texans Oust GOP Leadership 11/06/2026 ddelacruz Fri, 11/06/2026 - 13:10 (Houston, Texas)— After seeing Texans vote Go vernor Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton out of their offices, Houston Mayor John Whitmire finally ordered police officers not to col…
Immigrant Legal Resource CenterTrump Names Architect of his Mass Deportation Scheme as Chief of Staff 11/06/2026 ddelacruz Fri, 11/06/2026 - 13:05 Promoting Stephen Miller After the Midterm Shellacking Signals Trump’s Commitment to Anti-Immigration Policies (Washington)—President Trump’s answer to dealing with the midterm election shellacking…
Immigrant Legal Resource CenterNewly released government documents reveal that the death of Chinese immigrant Chaofeng Ge at an ICE detention facility in Pennsylvania was likely exacerbated by social isolation and failed requests for Chinese-speaking cellmates. The post Chaofeng Ge Died in ICE Custody After His Pleas for Help Were Ignored,…
DocumentedProactive tips to prepare for filing your I-485 application are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast for employers. Topics include what to have ready when the priority dates move, how to file a downgraded I-140 petition, and other matters that arise when... The post MurthyAudio: Tips for Proactive…
Murthy Law FirmYears of Organizing and Strategy Contributed to the ‘Blue Tsunami’ in Texas, Maintained California’s Pro-Immigration Policies and Helped Grow Ability of Congress to Hold Trump Accountable 11/06/2026 ddelacruz Fri, 11/06/2026 - 07:09 During the final years of the first Trump Administration, even as polls showed he…
Immigrant Legal Resource CenterDesde que el gobierno federal cambió su interpretación de la regla de “carga pública”, algunos inmigrantes en la ciudad de Nueva York se preguntan si deberían seguir utilizando beneficios públicos, ya sean federales, estatales o locales. A partir del 18 de septiembre, las autoridades de inmigración cuentan con…
DocumentedPlus: Private prison company CoreCivic urges ICE to buy more of its facilities, and more of the latest immigration news. The post Immigration News Today: ICE Told to Cancel All Election Day Immigration Operations appeared first on Documented .
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BoundlessLatest on TPS rojina Thu, 11/05/2026 - 13:27 Publication Date Nov 05, 2026 Share Last Updated: Nov 10, 2026 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is an immigration benefit that generally offers protection from deportation and provides an employment authorization document (EAD), also known as a “work permit” or “EAD” to…
Immigrant Legal Resource Center¿Qué es el TPS? Última actualización: 16 de octubre del 2026 Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS): Designaciones actuales y autorizaciones de empleo/permisos de trabajo El Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS, por sus siglas en inglés) es un beneficio migratorio que, por lo general, ofrece protección contra la…
Immigrant Legal Resource CenterLatest on TPS Last updated: October 16, 2026 Temporary Protected Status (TPS): Current Designations and Employment Authorizations/Work Permits Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is an immigration benefit that generally offers protection from deportation T and provides an employment authorization document (EAD), also…
Immigrant Legal Resource CenterA pending U-visa petition does not protect a person from removal while the petition or a visa number is pending. In Matter of L. Ramirez, 30 I&N Dec. 157 (BIA 2026), decided October 16, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) eliminated a rule that... The post Pending U-Visa Petition No Longer Presumes a Pause…
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