We're thrilled to welcome Dylan Beltrami to the team as our newest Associate! Dylan brings a fantastic background, graduating from Boston University (2021) and earning his J.D. from Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law (2024).He is admitted to practice in New York and Pennsylvania and is fluent in Italian.While he finds his niche, his practice will include Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Litigation, Family Law and Criminal Defense.
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DHS Expands Work Authorization Extensions for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applications.
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- Immigration Law
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule aimed at bolstering economic growth and easing workforce challenges for U.S. employers. The rule permanently extends the automatic renewal period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days for eligible noncitizens who file timely renewal requests. This change, developed in response to feedback from the business community, provides greater certainty for employers while improving access to work [...]
USCIS Now Requires Medical Examination Report to be Submitted with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants
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- Immigration Law
USCIS has announced a new requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Applicants must now submit Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, along with their Form I-485. Failure to include Form I-693 may result in the rejection of the Form I-485 application.USCIS has revised the Form I-485 instructions to reflect this new filing requirement. Applicants are encouraged to review the updated [...]
Levene Gouldin & Thompson Voted Binghamton's Best Law Firm
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We are thrilled to announce that we have been named the 2024 winner of the Binghamton Community Choice Awards for “Best Law Firm.” This prestigious award recognizes outstanding businesses and organizations in the Binghamton community. The awards program starts with public nominations, and from the top five nominees in each category, the voting round selects the finalists and winners.
Game-Changer for SSI: Beginning Today, SSA Overhauls Food and Rent Rules, Boosting Benefits for Millions
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- Elder Law & Special Needs
Today marks a significant transformation for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries as the Social Security Administration (SSA) implements new rules that overhaul how rent subsidies and food assistance are handled. These changes will expand eligibility for SSI, increase monthly benefit amounts for many recipients, and simplify the application and maintenance processes. Key Highlights of the New SSI RulesExclusion of Food from ISM Calculations: Starting today, the SSA will no [...]