Employment

How to Claim Unpaid Wages in New York(2026 Guide)

Uno de los temas que más confusión genera entre inmigrantes es el permiso de trabajo (EAD). Muchas personas saben que pueden solicitarlo, pero no comprenden qué categoría les corresponde, qué derechos otorga o cuánto dura. En este artículo explico de forma sencilla las diferencias entre los permisos C08, C09 y C33, quiénes califican para cada uno y qué considerar antes de solicitarlos.

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Lina Stillman, Attorney

Lina Stillman is an employment and immigration attorney representing individuals, families, employees, and business owners.

Born in Colombia and raised in the United States by a single mother, Lina understands the determination it takes to build a life in a new country. That perspective shapes the way she practices law: with honesty, preparation, and a genuine understanding of what is at stake for each client.

Lina is known for explaining complicated legal issues in plain language and giving her clients practical, straightforward advice. Whether she is protecting an employee’s rights, guiding an employer through a workplace dispute, or helping a family navigate the immigration system, Lina approaches every matter with the same goal: to help her clients feel informed, protected, and confident about what comes next.

For Lina, clients are never just case numbers. Their work, families, and futures matter, and she fights accordingly.