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How Long Is a Green Card Valid?

Posted on 04/10/23

Many permanent residents inadvertently let their green cards expire each year. Be sure to avoid this common mistake. While an expired green card doesn’t affect your permanent resident status or your eligibility for work if you’re already employed, you may run into other problems. Here’s how green card expiration works in Connecticut. Know When Your



Advocates Push for the Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaraguans

Posted on 03/27/23

Growing pressure from immigration advocates to extend Temporary Protective Status for Nicaraguans may force the Biden administration to act. In November of 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced the redesignation of TPS status for several countries, including Nicaragua. Since the 1990s, TPS has protected millions of immigrants who cannot return safely to their country


What to Do if I Have Been Injured on the Job in Connecticut?

Posted on 03/27/23

A work-related injury or illness can be overwhelming to deal with and recover from. What happens now? Who should know about your accident? Are you entitled to compensation, and what benefits can you expect? Taking the right steps immediately after a Connecticut job injury can improve your chances of settling your workers’ compensation claim quickly



Disputing a Denied Workers’ Comp Claim in Connecticut

Posted on 03/20/23

If you contracted an illness or sustained an injury on the job in Connecticut, you probably trust your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance to cover your medical bills and lost wages. Running into an unexpected claim denial may feel like a shock, but there are steps you can take to protect your rights. Learn how to


How the Deportation and Removal Process Works

Posted on 03/17/23

Facing deportation is a frightening and isolating process. Understanding how circumstances of deportation can help you prepare to defend yourself or your loved one’s case.   A deportation order can be a harrowing experience, but immigrants may often assume it is final. Fortunately, immigrants in the United States have the right to an attorney, a hearing,