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Q: How can I file a Motion to Reopen my deportation case in Florida remotely while residing in Serbia?
I am seeking legal assistance to file a Motion to Reopen and Terminate my immigration case remotely in Florida. I voluntarily left the U.S. in July 2024, prior to receiving a May 2025 In Absentia deportation order. Currently, I am legally residing in Serbia. My goal is to clear my immigration... View More 
Kyle M. Kinzy
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answered on Sep 21, 2026
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answered on Sep 21, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Fixing the date you left against the date of the order is the right place to start, because that gap is both your best argument and the reason the case is harder than it looks.
The motion is... View More
Q: What can I do if I haven't been paid for two weeks while working at Amazon in Texas?
I have been working at a warehouse for Amazon in Texas, and I haven't been paid for the last two weeks. I've been in contact with HR for the same duration, but I still haven't received my payment. What steps can I take to resolve this issue, and can I sue my employer for the unpaid wages?
Kyle M. Kinzy
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answered on Sep 21, 2026
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I am a general practice attorney in Austin, Texas. Keeping the HR contact going for two weeks built the paper trail you will need, and it is now time to stop relying on it.
Yes, you can sue. The faster and cheaper route is an agency claim, and it carries a... View More
Q: How to hold a company responsible for property damage by their worker?
I am in California, specifically San Francisco. A company worker deliberately broke my property, including a notebook. Despite having all the evidence to prove this was not an accident, the company has denied any responsibility and has not offered to fix or replace the damaged items. What steps can... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Sep 21, 2026
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The first question is not simply whether the worker was employed by the company, but whether the company is legally responsible for the conduct and the resulting loss.
Preserve the original notebook, photos or video, witness information, messages, and receipts or estimates showing repair or... View More
Q: Can I apply for citizenship after a charge under PTD and expungement?
I am a lawful permanent resident. In 2023, I was charged with Assault Causes Bodily Injury against a Family Member under Texas Penal Code §22.01(a)(1), classified as a Class A misdemeanor. I entered a pretrial diversion program (PTD) administered through the District Attorney, which included a... View More
Kyle M. Kinzy
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Noting who imposed the conditions is the detail that matters most here, because the immigration definition of a conviction turns on exactly that.
There is probably no conviction, so there is no... View More
Q: Will I face charges and police contact or a search warrant for my house based on what I did online?
I am concerned about potential legal issues related to an incident two months ago when I was 18 years old. I requested an inappropriate image of a 13-year-old on Discord and shared it with a friend on Instagram. Out of panic, I put the image through Google Lens and input into ChatGPT. Additionally,... View More
Alvin Leon Spitzer
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answered on Sep 22, 2026
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answered on Sep 22, 2026
What you are asking is hard to answer. What you did is unlawful and, like my colleague, I advise you not to go to sites that are sexually oriented toward underage people. That is not a smart or acceptable thing to do. I would also, suggest, and I hope you do not mind, that if you are drawn to... View More
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