USCIS In-Person Services to Resume on June 4th, 2020
Covid-19 has significantly impacted the way governmental institutions conduct their business. On March 18th, 2020, USCIS had temporarily suspended all routine in-person services at its field offices. They did so in order to follow the CDC guidelines and reduce the spread of the virus. Many people have had their lives put on hold waiting for the […]
VISA Extensions approved in UK for further 2 months
Are you legally in the UK & does your Visa expire by 31st MAY 2020? You can now stay until 31st JULY 2020 -DRSI LAW On May 22, the Home Office provided some uplifting news for those who have Visas which are due to expire by the 31st May, 2020. As per their previous guidance, […]
The UK still in Lockdown Mode, but there is light at the end of the Channel
On May 10, the British Government declared that they are working on a phasing-out plan to get the UK back to work. Currently, the plan is to have schools open from June 1, “at earliest.” Furthermore, travel restrictions, which are currently one of the strictest in Europe, may be laxed, however, these seem country-based. An […]
UK HOME OFFICE- TRAVEL BAN UPDATES May 7
Extension of STAY If you’re in the UK and your leave expires between 24 January 2020 and 31 May 2020 Your visa will be extended to 31 May 2020 if you cannot leave the UK because of travel restrictions or self-isolation related to coronavirus (COVID-19). You must request an extension by updating your records with […]
THE ROYALS ARRIVED IN THE US – IS HARRY’S STATUS LEGAL?
Harry and Maghen put behind them their Royal Family duties and received approval to move away from the UK. They had since been living in Vancouver Canada. However, on March 31st 2020, their Status as diplomats came to an end opening a door of legal questions and quick decision making. At the same time, a […]
Donald Trump’s Proclamation to Suspend Entry of Immigrants
30 Million Unemployed Americans – Temporary 60 day Suspension Entry of Immigrants The CoronaVirus (Covid-19) has changed the way the American people live. A once thriving and all powerful economy is at its brink while people are isolating at home, social distancing and where the employment statistics have reached 22 million unemployed Americans. Drastic immediate […]
Updated Protocols as Legalising and Submitting Last Will and Testament – COVID-19
As a rule, Israel’s Succession Law of 1965 and the Notary Regulations of 1977, state that a Will and Testament is to be signed in the physical presence of a Notary, after producing a government-produced photo identification document. Additionally, the Testator must show that they are of sound mind and produced the terms of the […]
Trump’s Tweets are not Specific Orders, but rather Personal Sentiments
Written by Daliah Sklar, DRSI Law Trump’s Tweets are not specific Orders, but rather personal sentiments- Trump’s Tweets and current implications of US immigration policy. On 20 April 2020, US President Donald J. Trump tweeted that, “In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Written by Daliah Sklar This Global health crisis has created changes within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in regards to its rules, requirements, and availability. Individuals in their immigration process, renewals or extensions have been the most impacted. DRSI LAW offices have expert US immigration attorneys that can help individuals maneuver these changes. […]
COVID-19 UK Employee Sick Pay rules Newsletter March 31, 2020
March 31, 2020 – by Daliah Sklar, UK Immigration Solicitor UK Wages, sick pay and time off explained Employees who are paid by the Company are eligible to receive up to 80% of their salary paid by the Government. This program is called “FURLOUGH” and the UK Government is permitting “layoff” employees […]