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What is Asylum for Immigrants?

“Asylum” in the legal sense is a process in which a person who believes their life is in danger due to circumstances in their own country can seek protection and refuge in another country. In the U.S., asylum is often a long and difficult legal process which can be complicated by cultural and political issues. However, it is a worthwhile process for many, as each year tens of thousands of people are granted asylum in the U.S. and are legally allowed to stay and build a life free from fear and persecution. Here’s what you need to know about seeking...

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What Is a Drug Offense?

A drug offense is a criminal offense related to controlled substances. A drug offense may involve possession, manufacture, distribution, trafficking, or related activity of a controlled substance. Examples of some common drug charges include actual or constructive possession, possession with intent to distribute, and drug trafficking....

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How to File for a Green Card After Marriage?

Getting a Green Card, or a Permanent Resident Card, after marrying an American citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR, or Green Card holder) is not as easy as some movies would have you believe. A foreign national is not automatically entitled to a Green Card after marriage but must go through a costly and paperwork-heavy process that can take anywhere from several months to a few years from start to finish.That’s the bad news. The good news is that immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, including spouses, have priority over other categories of eligible Green Card applicants, and there’s no cap...

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What is Occupational Disease? 

The South Carolina workers’ compensation program doesn’t just cover acute injuries like a strained back or broken ankle. It also compensates workers for covered occupational disease, which is a disease that arises directly out of an employee’s working conditions. Let’s look at exactly what occupational disease is and what it’s not, including some examples of occupational diseases....

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How to file for Workers Compensation benefits in South Carolina

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If you’re covered under workers’ compensation in South Carolina and you sustain an injury on the job, you’re entitled to benefits to help cover and compensate for medical bills, lost wages, disability, and more. But if you’ve been injured on the job, how do you file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits in South Carolina? What’s the process? Read on to find out how to get the benefits you’re entitled to....

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How to find a good workers’ compensation lawyer

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If you have to deal with a workers’ compensation claim, there’s no doubt that an experienced and effective attorney can help you with your case, particularly in cases with severe injury, permanent disability, or occupational disease. They can make sure you’re getting the compensation you’re entitled to under the law, help when claims are denied, give advice on what to do, and more. But how do you find a good workers’ compensation lawyer to help you? Read on to find out....

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