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A Real Estate Attorney Can Turn Your Entrepreneurial Ideas Into Action

Zoning is the fascinating study of how cities and towns evolve as well as maintain historical centers, architectural details, noise ordinances, traffic patterns, and many other intricate details of major and minute importance. Zoning is an essential aspect of your town to know if you plan on constructing or opening a business. These rules and regulations will inform you about what kind of business you may operate, how you can go about your construction, and the means by which you must obtain permission. Changing Code Enforcement Did you know that code enforcement and zoning laws change all the time? Did you know that with the help of a real estate attorney you can actually petition to change them? It could be something simple like petitioning the neighbors of your proposed site. If they are interested in the business that you have proposed to construct, such as a coffee shop that sells freshly baked muffins and great coffee in the morning, chances are high that your neighbors wi...

Four Reasons It's Cheaper to Hire a Real Estate Attorney

People who are embarking down the complicated road of property transactions often question whether they will need a real estate attorney to get them to closing. Individuals on the buyer side typically wonder whether they can simply rely on their realtor and avoid the additional cost of a legal expert. Although every state has different requirements, here are four universal reasons why having a lawyer to guide you to the end of your realty deal may ultimately be more cost effective. 1. You Are an Out of Town Buyer Buying a house when you're from out of town and unfamiliar with the regulations and local customs in your new city can be overwhelming. Once you find your dream home, a real estate attorney can be essential in negotiating and executing the contract, assisting you in finding the best mortgage, and also helping you to close the mortgage. Errors that occur during the buying process always have the potential to result in the loss of your deposit and could even cause you...

Permanent Residence Vs Citizenship

Differences Between Permanent Residence And Citizenship Every year, thousands of people come to the United States, many with the hope and intention of remaining here permanently. Some of the newcomers are granted lawful permanent residence, which means that they are given a green card; others go through the lengthy process of becoming a U.S. citizen. How does each process work, and what are the and advantages and differences between Permanent Residence and Citizenship? If someone comes to the United States with the intention of remaining here permanently, he or she may be eligible for a green card. There are various ways of getting a green card, such as marrying an American citizen or being sponsored by a close family member or a prospective employer, or being classified as a refugee or given asylum. The permanent resident cannot stay out of the United States for unlimited periods and is not allowed to cannot establish another home in another country. To do so would mean the l...

What E-2 Visa Holders Need to Know About Applying for a Green Card

Most visas require that an applicant coming to the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa stay here for only a specified length of time and then return to their native countries. Applicants must state that they are not planning to apply for a green card as a condition of receiving their visa. However, if you have an E-2 visa, you are allowed to come to the U.S. as a non-immigrant and still apply for a green card - a doctrine known as dual intent. You may receive a green card based on your employment, your relationship to a family member who is a permanent resident or U.S. citizen, an adjustment of status or via the EB-5 immigrant category. Employment-Based Immigration E-2 non-immigrants must be sponsored by a U.S. employer for a green card. Thanks to the dual intent doctrine, you will be able to remain in the U.S. during this process. Your employer may need to complete a lengthy Labor Certification process prior to filing the petition, to ensure no U.S. residents can fill the position t...