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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Washington on
Q: Can I apply for the US citizenship without submitting I-751 if I have been with my husband for 7 years in the US?

I have been married and living with my husband for 9 years and we have a 6 year old daughter. I got my green card 7 years ago upon my arrival in the US. We have not submitted the removal of green card conditions (I-751) because my husband does not want me to get citizenship.

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Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
answered on Apr 16, 2024

No. You must file the I-751, with or without your husband. The fact that you allowed the two years to expire means that you can be placed in removal proceedings for failing to file the I-751.

Filing a self petition based upon divorce based upon irreconcilable differences may be the better...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Washington on
Q: Can I apply for the US citizenship without submitting I-751 if I have been with my husband for 7 years in the US?

I have been married and living with my husband for 9 years and we have a 6 year old daughter. I got my green card 7 years ago upon my arrival in the US. We have not submitted the removal of green card conditions (I-751) because my husband does not want me to get citizenship.

(1) Can I... View More

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answered on Apr 17, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, here are the answers to your questions:

(1) Applying for citizenship without submitting I-751:

If you obtained your green card through marriage and have been married for less than 2 years at the time of getting the green card, you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Utah on
Q: Car insurance won’t refer me to one of there recommended refer shops and won’t rent me a car.

My vehicle was in an accident, I was issued a rental vehicle while I looked for a repair shop and was dropped of at the shop before insurance adjuster told it need to be dropped off.

My car was in the shop but my rental time had reached the $1500 amount on my policy.

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 16, 2024

A Utah attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Unless it's a very generous policy, rental rights tend to be limited in many auto policies. One option could be to review the policy and your rights with a local attorney. Keep in mind that if the claim does not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for New Hampshire on
Q: What is the penalty for first time willful concealment in NH
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answered on Apr 16, 2024

In New Hampshire, willful concealment (also known as shoplifting) is treated as a misdemeanor for a first offense if the value of the merchandise is under $1,000.

The potential penalties for a first-time willful concealment conviction in NH include:

- A fine of up to $1,200...
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Q: Does Title18, US Code 241 and 242 apply to States?

I had a trial when I was 16 years old in the State of Alabama in 1963 and I received no due process or equal protection under the United States Constitution as well as the State of Alabama Constitution of 1901.

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

Yes, Title 18, U.S. Code, Sections 241 and 242 do apply to states. These laws are part of the federal criminal code and are designed to protect individuals from violations of their constitutional rights by government officials, including those at the state level.

Section 241 prohibits...
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