Legal Language Blog
For immigrants thinking about serving in the US military, the military citizenship path seems hard to pass up. Becoming a US citizen is a process that takes years and costs thousands of dollars in fees. But United States Citizenship and Immigration Services recognizes the many sacrifices that members of the...
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How important are medical interpreters? Imagine having a medical emergency and not being able to talk to or understand the doctor. What would you do? Health care organizations are realizing the value of having a competent medical interpreting staff, as they do not want to be liable for medical details...
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When hundreds of millions of people tune into the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver tonight, it’s doubtful that anybody’s mind will be on legal issues. However, there are a number of legal concerns to consider when hosting an event like the Olympics. Here are just some...
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The majority of green cards that people receive are family-based or employment-based. Despite how common it is, getting an employment-based green card is a long and complex process. This brief overview of the process should answer some of the most basic questions about employment-based green cards.
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It’s not uncommon to want to use a friend or family member as an interpreter in a professional setting. Friends and family members can be comforting if someone is in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation. However, having a friend or family member as an interpreter is rarely the best...
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For over 100 years, immigrants classified as public charges have been inadmissible to the United States. Public charges rely on government assistance. But what exactly is the definition of a public charge, and could receiving any benefits hurt an immigrant’s chance of becoming a US citizen?
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Service of process upon military personnel overseas is tortured by complications. Find out why.
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Prior to the Apostille Convention, legalization of documents made international service of process an even more burdensome undertaking.
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The issue of unqualified court interpreters is one that has been making international headlines quite a bit within the past few years. Recently, a case in New York has again highlighted the need for skilled court interpreters -- especially in less common languages.
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Nigeria may have made the news due to the violent acts of Boko Haram, as well as the Ebola outbreaks occurring in the area. But the history of Nigeria is much richer than what you see on the news. These facts on Nigeria can help you get to know...
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