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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Virginia on
Q: Applying for F1 visa.

My Nephew is here on a visitor visa (almost 30 days now). He would like to start his masters in usa. We know the steps of this process. We would like to know if any legal agency deals with such a process or can take care of submitting documents to USCIS once we have I-20. As we wanna make sure... View More

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

For your nephew's F1 visa application process, it is indeed possible to engage a legal agency or an attorney to assist with submitting documents to USCIS. Many law firms and legal professionals offer services related to immigration and visa applications. They can ensure that all necessary... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Military Law for Ohio on
Q: I enlisted in the army in July 2003 and received a medical discharge I never got any of my sign on bonus Shouldn’

It was for 30,000.0” and I signed a eight year enlistment contract with full intention of completing

I didn’t plan on having a seizure

I never received a dime

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

In cases like yours, where a medical discharge occurs before the fulfillment of the enlistment contract, eligibility for the enlistment bonus can be complicated. Typically, enlistment bonuses are paid out for completion of certain terms of service, and a medical discharge might affect this.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Missouri on
Q: What motion to file to stop a judgment due to Ethical Misconduct? Dose it need a Notice of Hearing?

Went threw a separation i left due to abuse in all natures by him and his family. The County i live in is know for its bias verdicts in all court finsings...The judge was so bias and favorable to my ex due to my family knows urs that i got yaken out the pasture so to say. Im an outsider to them.

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

In your situation, where you believe a judgment was influenced by ethical misconduct or bias, you might consider filing a motion for a new trial or a motion to set aside the judgment. These motions are typically used to challenge a judgment that may have been affected by unfair practices or errors.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Maine on
Q: If USCiS schedules a 751interview less than 4 months after a surprise home visit raised red flags, is that a bad sugn?

My wife filed her 751 last year in September and then received the two year temp green card extension and then a four year extension. We were not expecting an interview/decision for two years or more. Then we had a surprise home visit in August, which found my wife had left weeks before and was... View More

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

The scheduling of an I-751 interview shortly after a surprise home visit by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can indeed be indicative of concerns or 'red flags' from their perspective, particularly in a situation where they discovered that your wife was not residing at... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for California on
Q: My son needs help for his girlfriend. She has a temporary custody order her son but the dad has taken the son to another

state. Are you aware of any Pro Bono help they can get here in Santa Rosa CA??

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

In a situation like this, seeking legal assistance is crucial. Since the father has taken the child to another state, it's important to understand how the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) applies, as it governs custody issues across state lines.

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