I think we can all agree that the real estate industry was not spared from the devastating impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Buyers, sellers, developers, brokers, lenders, title companies are all effected by the current and constantly evolving health, social and economic turn of events. Since New York State has mandated that all non-essential …
The CARES Act (the “Act”), signed into law on March 27, is a wide-sweeping stimulus package, estimated at $2.2 trillion, that provides small businesses and nonprofits almost $350 billion in partially forgivable loans, as well as $500 billion in support for hard-hit industries and a ban on corporate stock buybacks. Perhaps the most important aspect …
As of Friday, March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Businesses across the United States are suffering tragic losses due to the pandemic and the drastic measures implemented to combat the spread of the virus. Since a state of emergency has been announced, businesses may qualify for assistance …
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) For Businesses Impacted By The Coronavirus Read More »
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 National Emergency announced by President Trump on March 13, 2020, USCIS will accept all benefit forms and documents with reproduced original signatures, for submissions dated March 21, 2020, and beyond. USCIS already accepts various petitions, applications and other documents bearing an electronically reproduced …
USCIS Announces Flexibility in Submitting Required Signatures Read More »
Finally, a much needed and welcomed new policy change that will benefit the public. In general, when the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues a Request for Evidence (RFE), an applicant or petitioner is given 90 days in which to submit a response and for Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID), the response period …
On March 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of State (USDOS) announced that due to the spread of the coronavirus, USDOS is suspending routine visa processing at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide until further notice. The notice further stated as of March 20, 2020, embassies and consulates cancel all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. …
U.S. Consular Operations Suspended Due to COVID-19 Read More »
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of immigration policies and procedures effecting the lives of many families, individuals and businesses. On March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) temporarily suspended routine in-person services and according to the official communication, USCIS plans to begin reopening its offices on May 4, unless the public …
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office Closures due to Covid-19 Read More »