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.
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Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on November 19, 2009 at 7:59pm —
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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…
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Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on November 10, 2009 at 4:52pm —
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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…
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Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on October 8, 2009 at 6:26pm —
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TEST PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE
USCIS Test Questions
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81. In what month do we vote for President?
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82. We elect a President for how many years?
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83. What is the political party of the President now?
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84. What are the two major political parties in the United States?
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TEST PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE
USCIS Test Questions
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61. How many U.S. Senators are there?
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62. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
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63. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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64. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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TEST PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE
USCIS Test Questions
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41. Name two U.S. national holidays.
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42. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
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43. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
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44. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
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TEST PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE
USCIS Test Questions
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21. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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22. Under our Constitution, what is one power of the federal government?
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23. Under our Constitution, what is one power of the states?
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24. Name one of the…
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TEST PREPARATION STUDY GUIDE
USCIS Test Questions
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1. What is one reason why the colonists came to America?
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2. Name three of the 13 original states.
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3. Who lived in America before the Europeans came?
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4. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
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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…
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Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 20, 2009 at 9:56am —
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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…
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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
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Added by Stephen M. Dunne, Esq. on May 14, 2009 at 9:30pm —
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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I am a green lawyer that is interested in reducing waste, increasing workflow productivity while conserving our precious natural resources. Contrary to popular belief, all of the above can be accomplished through the implementation of innovative technology that already exists in the marketplace.
By writing this article, I hope to persuade other lawyers and law firms to transform their legal practice to a greener practice because it is economically sensible to cut costs where possible in this re…
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