🎄 DECEMBER 2020
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Thank you for your support, loyalty, and friendship during this atypical year. We look forward to continuing to work with you in 2021.

The Mubarak Law team wishes you and your family a very happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Feliz Navidad y un Próspero Año Nuevo! Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année! Boas Festas! كل عام وأنتم بخير
OFFICE INFORMATION

Office Hours: 
Monday to Friday – 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Office Closures:
Tuesday, December 15
Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day)

Contact our office today!  
(407) 502-3000 

News and Updates📰

  • Last month, Joe Biden has been elected the 46th president of the United States with 306 electoral votes. His vice president, Kamala Harris, is also the first Black American woman and first South Asian-American to become vice president of the the United States.

  • USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after Dec. 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. Applicants for naturalization with a filing date before Dec. 1, 2020, are required to take the 2008 version of the civics test.

  • Have you checked our Youtube channel? In our Youtube channel you will find videos about immigration, personal injury and other important areas. You can also watch our Facebook lives on Youtube. Click here to check our videos. Don't forget to like and subscribe 👍

  • Visa tracker is an app where you can check your case updates, access the visa bulletin (December is now available), and read news related to immigration matters in the United States. Click here to download the app in the Apple Store or Google Play;


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Visa of the Month: E-2 Visa
Did you know that the E-2 visa is not a million-dollar visa?
Kwanzaa and Hanukkah
December is more than just Christmas. Although Hanukkah does not fall in December every year, it is commonly associated with the December holidays. Kwanzaa is also part of the end of the year festivities.  
Hanukkah, also spelled Chanukah, is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights”, celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Hanukkah reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates in particular the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem.

Many modern Jewish families celebrate by lighting the hanukkiah. One candle per night of Hanukkah is lit, like Hebrew is read, from right to left. People might also play dreidel games and eat certain foods like sufganiyot (similar to jelly donuts) and latkes (fried potato pancakes). Both foods are fried in oil, commemorative of the miracle of the Maccabees' long-burning oil.

This year, Hanukkah starts on December 11 and has its last day on December 18.
Kwanzaa is an African-American and pan-African holiday that celebrates family, community and culture. The seven-day culture festival was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, an Africana studies professor.

There are the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, which are celebrated throughout the seven days: Umoja, unity; Kujichagulia, self-determination; Ujima, collective work and responsibility; Ujamaa, cooperative economics; Nia, purpose; Kuumba, creativity; and Imani, faith.

Black, red and green represent Kwanzaa: black for the people, red for their struggle, and green for the future and hope that comes from their struggle. 

Kwanzaa starts on December 26 and ends on January 1.
Christmas Baskets 🎁
We all know that 2020 has disrupted everyday life across the world. Not only non-essential businesses were closed (and in some states, they still are) but millions of people have lost their jobs due to COVID/19. To try and spread some cheer and help those in need, our team at Mubarak Law decide to put together some "Christmas baskets" containing essential food and products.

 If you know anyone in need of food, please contact us. We will be happy you give them one of our baskets.
How long do I have to pursue a Personal Injury claim?🚘
In every state, there are time limits for the filing of lawsuits and other civil actions called "statutes of limitations." Under Florida's statute of limitations for personal injury cases, you have four years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in Florida's civil courts. You must file a lawsuit within this specific time frame or you may be forever barred from seeking damages. It is important to note that the statute of limitations applies to most, but not all, Florida personal injury cases (such as medical malpractice). 


Do you have any questions about car accidents or personal injury cases?
Don't just take our word for it. 
Read what our customers have to say about us!
Case of the Month
Our client hired the Mubarak Law office for his L-1 visa.
We received the approval for his immigrant visa and finally after much delay, two interviews and requests for evidence, his Green Card was approved!

Congratulations to our client! We wish him the best during his new journey in the United States!
In the picture: Attorney Mubarak and his Legal Assistant Gloria de Lopez celebrating the approval.
Saturday Consultations
Next date: December 19

Our Saturday Consultations are still happening. In order to better serve our clients needs, our office is open on the last Saturday of every month. Appointments are required. Please call us at (407) 502-3000 to schedule your appointment today. We will be happy to help you!

DECEMBER CALENDAR 📅

11. First day of Hanukkah/Chanukah

18. Last day of Hanukkah/Chanukah

19. Saturday Consultations

21. Winter/Summer Solstice ❄️️

24. Christmas Eve

25. Christmas Day 🎅

26. Kwanzaa (Start)

26. Boxing Day

31. New Year's Eve 🎇

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