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Philadelphia immigrants afraid to report crimes

The mission of the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is to fight crime, prevent crime from occurring, and improve the quality of life for all Philadelphians. That sounds great in theory, but in practice, the PPD need witnesses to help them prosecute criminals in Philadelphia and with the implementation of the Secure Communities Program (SCP), more and more people in Philadelphia are refusing to step up to the plate to be a witness or cooperate with the PPD for fear of deportation. Immigrants… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on November 19, 2009 at 7:59pm — No Comments

Green Cards through Marriage

The following is a top ten (10) list of practical advice regarding Green Cards through Marriage: 1. Don’t bother with K1 finance or K3 spouse visas: They take too long to obtain and if you use an attorney you’ll end up paying twice or even three times. 2. Marry your fiancé in the US and submit paperwork in the US. The process is easier and you and your loved one get to stay together. 3. Foreign born persons that enter the US legally may apply to adjust status without leaving US. 4. Be patient b… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on November 10, 2009 at 4:52pm — No Comments

Complete novice looking for a fiddling instructor

I'm new to BallyPhilly and I happened upon this site while looking for instructors in the Philadelphia area who teach Irish fiddling. It has always been a goal of mine to learn to fiddle and I am looking for an instructor in the area. I live in Media, PA but am willing to travel. I am a complete novice (at 34) to the fiddle/violin, however I am able to read music. Thanks. Continue

Added by Michael Meehan on October 13, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Irish Immigrant’s Legal Handbook

For starters, I am an Irish immigrant that arrived on the shores of Philadelphia on July 4th, 1988. I point this out because I am very familiar with the challenges associated with immigrating to America. For the past few years I have been tinkering around with the idea of creating an “Irish Immigrant’s Legal Handbook,” which would include basic, yet vital legal information pertaining to Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law and… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on October 8, 2009 at 6:26pm — 1 Comment

Celtic Classic Music Fest in Bethlehem - Sept 25-27

Hello, Everyone, It would be an honor to greet anyone from BallyPhilly who wants to join us at the Celtic Music Festival and Highland Games in Bethlehem, PA this coming Friday, Sept 25th to Sunday, Sept 27th! The schedules are posted at the Celtic Cultural Alliance website at www.celticfest.org ---- Please let me know if you'd like to meet me there, Megan Everett www.LehighValleyCeltic.com Continue

Added by Megan on September 20, 2009 at 11:45am — No Comments

Tony De Marco

Tony was fiddling in New England last week -enjoyed by all. He should have played at Ted Kennedy funeral-they needed more Irish music Continue

Added by Boston on September 1, 2009 at 11:48am — 1 Comment

Looking for a Fiddle Teacher near Ardmore, PA..

Looking for an Irish, Old Time or Scottish Fiddle teacher... I've studied suzuki/traditional violin for a year or so but know I'd much rather be fiddling! Continue

Added by Jason Tignor on May 27, 2009 at 5:22pm — 4 Comments

United States Naturalization Test

TEST PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE USCIS Test Questions Write the answer in the blank space. 81. In what month do we vote for President? _______________________________________________________________ 82. We elect a President for how many years? _______________________________________________________________ 83. What is the political party of the President now? _______________________________________________________________ 84. What are the two major political parties in the United States? _________… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 23, 2009 at 1:39pm — No Comments

United States Naturalization Test

TEST PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE USCIS Test Questions Write the answer in the blank space. 61. How many U.S. Senators are there? _______________________________________________________________ 62. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now? _______________________________________________________________ 63. Who does a U.S. Senator represent? _______________________________________________________________ 64. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? ___________________________________________… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 23, 2009 at 1:38pm — No Comments

United States Naturalization Test

TEST PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE USCIS Test Questions Write the answer in the blank space. 41. Name two U.S. national holidays. _____________________________________________________________ 42. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? _______________________________________________________________ 43. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? _______________________________________________________________ 44. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. ___… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 23, 2009 at 1:37pm — No Comments

United States Naturalization Test

TEST PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE USCIS Test Questions Write the answer in the blank space. 21. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? ______________________________________________________________ 22. Under our Constitution, what is one power of the federal government? ______________________________________________________________ 23. Under our Constitution, what is one power of the states? ______________________________________________________________ 24. Name one of the… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 23, 2009 at 1:36pm — No Comments

United States Naturalization Test

TEST PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE USCIS Test Questions Write the answer in the blank space. 1. What is one reason why the colonists came to America? _______________________________________________________________ 2. Name three of the 13 original states. _______________________________________________________________ 3. Who lived in America before the Europeans came? _______________________________________________________________ 4. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States. _____________… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 23, 2009 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Important Update For The Irish Community

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on May 18th, 2009 that 19,500 H-1B Visa’s are still available for U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. The regulations define a “specialty occupation” as requiring theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a field of human endeavor, including, but not limited to, architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, biotechnolog… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 20, 2009 at 9:56am — No Comments

H-1B Professional Immigration Visa's -20,000 Left...

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. USCIS has received approximately 45,000 H-1B petitions counting toward the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 cap. The agency will continue to accept another 20,000 petitions subject to the general cap. At Dunne Law Offices, P.C. we are dedicated to helping families, individuals, and businesses navigate the muddy waters of the Immigration Law. Dunne Law Offices, P.C. (215) 854-6342 1500 JFK Blvd, Two Penn Center, Suite 200 Philadelphia, PA 191… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 19, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Host: THE ROTUNDA Type: Music/Arts - Concert Network: Global Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009 Time: 8:00pm…

Host: THE ROTUNDA Type: Music/Arts - Concert Network: Global Date: Sunday, May 31, 2009 Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm Location: THE ROTUNDA Street: 4014 WALNUT ST. City/Town: Philadelphia, PA Phone: 2155733234 Email: http://www.therotunda.org/ Description: Rafe Stefanini and Clelia Stefanini will be playing a concert. Nikki Lee will join them to play for the square dance afterwards. Continue

Added by Nikki Lee on May 16, 2009 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Helpful Immigration Websites

Immigration Websites Below, you will find several useful links to a variety of immigration websites: Insightful Immigration Law Resources Catholic Legal Immigration Network http://www.cliniclegal.org/resources United States Citizenship & Immigration Services http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis Exchange Visitor Program… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 14, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Credit Cards & Bankruptcy

Ten Things to Think About Before Getting a New Credit Card 1. Don’t apply for a credit card until you are ready. Unfortunately, bankruptcy may not have permanently resolved all of your financial problems. It is a bad idea to apply for new credit before you can afford it. 2. Avoid accepting too many offers. There is rarely a good reason to have more than one or two credit cards. Having too much credit can lead to bad decisions and unmanageable debts, and it will lower your credit rating. This… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 14, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Your Legal Rights During and After Bankruptcy

Making the Most of Your Bankruptcy Discharge Bankruptcy is a choice that may help if you are facing serious financial problems. You may be able to cancel your debts, stop collection calls, and get a fresh financial start. Although bankruptcy can help with some financial problems, its effects are not permanent. If you choose bankruptcy, you should take advantage of the fresh start it offers and then make careful decisions about future borrowing and credit, so you won’t ever need to file bankrupt… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 14, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Answers to Common Bankruptcy Questions

What Is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person who cannot pay his or her bills can get a fresh financial start. The right to file for bankruptcy is provided by federal law, and all bankruptcy cases are handled in federal court. Filing bankruptcy immediately stops all of your creditors from seeking to collect debts from you, at least until your debts are sorted out according to the law. What Can Bankruptcy Do for Me? Bankruptcy may make it possible for you to: * Elimina… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 14, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Philadelphia Bankruptcy Attorney

The Dunne Law Offices offers customized bankruptcy solutions to businesses and individuals. We strive to deliver excellent service in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our goal is not merely to meet clients’ expectations, but to exceed them, by offering: * Experienced & Sophisticated Attorneys: All our clients will be represented by highly skilled and dedicated attorneys who provide a level of sophistication and a value proposition that is unmatched. * Industry Expertise: Our clients appr… Continue

Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 14, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments