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Article: Updated Travel Ban Targets Six Additional Countries
The Trump administration is expanding its controversial travel ban to include six additional countries. The updated executive order will prevent citizens of Nigeria, Eritrea, Myanmar (Burma), and Kyrgyzstan from receiving immigrant visas to the United States.
Article: New Immigration Rule Targets "Birth Tourism"
Effective last Friday, the Trump administration will now deny tourist visas to pregnant women suspected of trying to give birth in the United States so that their children are American citizens, a practice some call "birth tourism."
Article: Public Charge Rule Can Now Be Implemented
The United States Supreme Court today ruled 5-4 to allow the Trump Administration's public charge rule to be implemented.
Article: Happy Lunar New Year!
2020, the year of the rat, is upon us! While typically portrayed as a pest in America, in Chinese culture, the rat is seen as a sign of intelligence, wealth, and fertility.
Article: USCIS Publishes Immigration Statistics for FY 2019
United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published its final immigration and asylum statistics for fiscal year 2019.
Article: Law Offices of Scott Warmuth to be at Asian American Expo
The Asian American Expo will be this weekend at the Pomona Fairplex. The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth will be at the event supporting the local community and giving away some free stuff and raffling off a Samsung 43" Smart TV!
Article: Third-Party Liability in Workers' Compensation Claims
With a valid third-party liability claim, injured workers can receive immediate medical treatment through a workers' compensation claim while simultaneously pursuing compensation from the at-fault party under personal injury law.
Article: Colleges and Universities Step Up to Defend OPT Program
Late last year, 118 colleges and universities from 29 different states and the District of Columbia of different sizes and curriculum filed an amicus brief arguing that OPT helps American schools attract the best students, researches, and professors from around the world.
Article: CHP Maximum Enforcement Period Ends with 491 DUI Arrests
California Highway Patrol (CHP) set a maximum enforcement period over the New Years holiday, resulting in 491 arrests for driving under the influence over a 30-hour period beginning 6:01 p.m. New Year's Eve and ending 11:59 p.m. New Years Day.
Article: Happy Holidays!
From all of us at the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth, have a happy and safe holiday season!
Article: 2020 H-1B Lottery (FY 2021) Adds Registration Period
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finalized a significant rule change to the H-1B application process effective in 2020 (fiscal year 2021).
Article: Calculating SSDI Benefits
Unlike personal injury claims or work injury benefits, the severity of an injury does not play a role in determining SSDI benefits.
Article: Who is Attorney Scott Warmuth?
Scott Warmuth has made it his life’s work to bridge the gaps between cultures and nations through service. His 50 years of service include community activity, political causes, education, and helping those in need.
Article: The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving results in tens of thousands of car crashes annually. We understand that avoiding drowsy driving is much easier said than done, but even so, it's important to understand the risks, warning signs, and remedies.
Article: The US Provisional Patent Application
In 1995, the United States began implementing a provisional patent application process. Provisional patents establish an early filing date, protecting inventions with a “patent pending” designation for up to one year.
Article: What is an L-1 Visa?
If you haven't heard of the L-1 visa, you're probably not alone. The L-1 visa isn't available to individuals or most workers, yet at least 100,000 have been issued every year since at least 2000.