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Social Security & Disability Law Newsletter 
May 8, 2018 | Issue 64 | Immigrants with Disabilities

" A proposal from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, part of the Department of Homeland Security, would alter how immigrants are evaluated as they seek the right to permanent residency — the step before citizenship. The use, or potential use, of public services by immigrants or their family members are considered “heavily weighted negative factors” in the draft document.

According to the draft document, the goal of the proposed changes would be to make sure those seeking a visa or residency would be self-sufficient and less likely to use public services. Those who may need such services are defined as a “public charge” in the proposal.. . " ...Read more

Source: D isability Scoop, by Michelle Davis
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SNIPPET FROM THIS DHS PROPOSAL:

"Aliens who are seeking adjustment of status or an immigrant visa, or who are applicants for admission, must all establish that they are not likely at any time to become a public charge. Moreover, DHS will require aliens seeking an extension of stay or change of status demonstrate that they are not using or receiving, nor likely to use or receive, public benefits." 

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" I just can't say enough positive things about Spector & Lenz! I have a very difficult case, with multiple disabilities, and was denied twice by SS. Deborah Spector guided my case, and Justin Poh represented me in my final hearing. I won! I also must say that through the entire process I was treated with dignity and respect, as were all the clients I saw. I would most highly recommend this firm for all your disability needs. " - Jan Howarth Donatelli

According to the Council for Disability Awareness, one out of every four 20-year-old workers today will be unable to work for at least a year due to a health condition before they reach retirement age. Since the beginning of this year, the CDA reports, nearly 1.5 million working-age Americans have already experienced a disabling injury or illness. "

Source: Globe News
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