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Understanding EB-1 and O Visas | Scott Legal, P.C.
2025-04-08 03:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements. For more information about O-1 petitions, please click here.The EB-1A is an employment-based green card for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.The O-1 is a temporary nonimmigrant work visa that allows individuals to be sponsored by an employer or an agent, whereas the EB1A allows individuals to obtain a green card and become a legal permanent resident. EB1A applicants can either be sponsored by an employer or they can petition for themselves without any sponsor. While no offer of employment or labor certification is required, EB-1A petitions must include evidence to show that the applicant plans to wor... [ more ]
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Trump seeks to mandate proof of citizenship in voter registration
2025-04-08 01:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
A man casts his ballot during early voting in Waukesha, Wis., on March 18. Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images President Trump has signed a new executive order that would require prospective voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. The order's sweeping changes test the power of Trump's presidential authority. Voting rights advocates worry the new provisions could block millions of Americans from voting if enacted, and say Trump lacks the legal authority to make such changes. The order claims the United States "fails to enforce basic and necessary election protections." Elections A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know The order calls for updating the federal form voters can use to register to vote, to include a requirement that voters show proof of citizenship, like a passport, to a local or state official. States have long had considerable leeway in how they ma... [ more ]
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OAPs cut back on heating and eating as 19% on less than 15,000 a year, poll reveals
2025-04-08 01:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
Pensioners in Scotland are being forced to cut back on essentials including heating and eating because of low incomes, a poll has found, as nearly one in five live on an income of less than 15,000 a year.Nearly one in three (29%) of Scots over the age of 66 report having skipped meals in the last year, according to the Older Peoples Economic Wellbeing Index.The survey, conducted by the Diffley Partnership and commissioned by the charity Independent Age, is the first in a series that will document trends among older people over time.Half of those who took part in the poll said they had cut back on heating or utilities because of financial difficulties, with that number rising to 83% for those earning less than 15,000 a year.PA MediaOverall, 19% of older Scots said they lived on an annual household income of less than 15,000.Just over one in five (21%) thought the State Pension was enough to cover basic living expenses.Older Scots on low incomes, with caring responsibilities and deal... [ more ]
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