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Jarbath Peña Law Group PA
- Dec 20, 2021
- 4 min
Delayed I-797 Receipt Notices and What You Can Do to Get Yours Faster
In the past few years, the COVID pandemic and the chaotic political climate have taken their toll on many Americans. However, immigrants seeking legal work status in America have been particularly hard hit. It seems there is a constant backlog in the processing of forms by USCIS—and this includes the essential I-797 Receipt Notice. The Purpose of the I-797 Receipt Notice If you file an application or petition with USCIS, they will send you a communication that indicates that


Jarbath Peña Law Group PA
- Dec 8, 2021
- 4 min
Can They Really Take Part of My Pension in My Divorce?
Once you have made the difficult decision to get a divorce, you may think that the hard part is over. But when it comes time to divide up your marital assets, things can get sticky. Think of all the things that you have accumulated over the years—your house, cars, jewelry, artwork, vacation property, bank accounts, etc. When you get divorced in Florida, all assets accumulated during the marriage must be split equitably between the spouses. But many people are surprised to dis


Jarbath Peña Law Group PA
- Dec 8, 2021
- 4 min
How to Maintain Your Green Card Status When Stranded Abroad Due to Travel Ban
To say that the COVID pandemic has complicated a lot of things in the world could be the understatement of the year. Lockdowns, travel restrictions, and stay-at-home orders have affected us all. However, those with green cards who were traveling during the outbreak have been particularly affected. Travel bans may have left this segment of our society stranded in a foreign country without the ability to make it back to the U.S. This unfortunate situation will not only affect t