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Q: Does failing to report reduced OPT hours affect N-400 eligibility?
In 2021, while on F-1 Post-Completion OPT, I worked for an NGO. Initially, it was 20 hours per week as reported to my DSO. However, my hours dropped to approximately 8 hours per week, and I did not report this reduction to my DSO or SEVP. I adjusted my status via marriage to a US citizen and my... View More 
Lidice Samper
answered on Oct 26, 2026
answered on Oct 26, 2026
It is good that you are thinking about this before you file rather than at the interview. For naturalization, USCIS confirms that you were lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and an officer can look back at past status issues to do that. Two points help you here. SEVP guidance during the... View More
Q: Is CSRS pension exempt from the means test in Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Maryland?
Is my CSRS pension exempt from the means test when filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Maryland?
Brian V. Lee
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answered on Oct 26, 2026
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Short answer: No, your CSRS pension counts as income on the Chapter 7 means test. But that doesn't mean you fail the test, and it doesn't mean the trustee can touch the pension itself.
The means test starts with your "current monthly income." That's your average... View More
Q: How do past DUIs and high blood sugar affect my current DUI case in Illinois?
I was recently involved in a car accident in Illinois where I caused property damage due to a DUI. Previously, I had DUIs in 1993 and 2013. During the recent incident, there were no injuries to others, only to myself. At the time of the accident, my blood sugar levels were extremely high, around... View More
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answered on Oct 29, 2026
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Your situation is potentially very serious, and I strongly recommend retaining an experienced Illinois DUI defense attorney immediately.
Under 625 ILCS 5/11-501, a third DUI offense is generally classified as aggravated DUI, a Class 2 felony, punishable by 3 to 7 years in prison and a fine... View More
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Q: How can an international applicant register a trademark with USPTO for a Florida LLC?
I have an LLC registered in Florida and I am an international applicant. I'm interested in registering a brand and trademark with the USPTO. I haven't conducted any trademark searches yet, and I aim to complete the registration process within the next 15 days. Could you guide me on the... View More
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Jesus La Rosa
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answered on Oct 26, 2026
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Bottom line: you can file in fifteen days, but you cannot be registered in fifteen days. Two decisions made before filing decide whether the application is worth the fee: who is named as owner, and whether your LLC's domicile triggers the U.S. counsel rule.
Ownership first. The... View More
Q: Can my mother be released before her arraignment in MA if arrested due to a neighbor dispute involving a restraining order?
My mother is currently in custody in Boston, MA. She was arrested, and the police have not informed me of the charges or set bail. They are saying I need to wait until the arraignment tomorrow morning. I believe her arrest is related to a personal dispute with a neighbor, who may have taken out a... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2026
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It may be possible to have your mother released before her arraignment, but the answer depends on the specific charges and the type of restraining order involved.
Massachusetts law distinguishes between abuse prevention orders (209A) and harassment prevention orders (258E). Because you... View More
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