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Q: Can I sue my landlord in Missouri for not fixing my stove and addressing mold?
Can I sue my landlord in Missouri for not fixing my stove, which hasn't been working for the past three months, and for not addressing a chronic mold problem that has been ongoing for multiple years? I've reported these issues, but they have not been resolved. What are my legal options to... View More 
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Aug 25, 2026
answered on Aug 25, 2026
Yes, you may sue, but there are costs and risks involved. In addition, lawsuits in Missouri are public records. Anyone can search your name on the court's website. If a future potential landlord sees that you have sued a prior landlord, that may make renting more difficult. I generally... View More
Q: Can I travel internationally after removal proceedings with a green card?
Since my removal proceedings were closed by an immigration judge and I obtained my green card from USCIS in 2024, I have traveled internationally once without any questions from border officials upon return. With my previous removal proceedings in mind and no criminal record, can I expect to... View More
Kyle M Kinzy
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. The short answer is that one uneventful trip is reassuring but it is not a guarantee, and I would not read it as a clean bill of health. It may mean your record was reviewed and cleared. It may also mean... View More
Q: What is the processing time for C31 EAD renewal, and can it be expedited in North Carolina?
I am currently located in North Carolina and have an approved VAWA. I submitted my C31 EAD renewal application on July 24th. My current C31 EAD expires on January 12, 2027. The service center's website indicates a 15-month timeline for renewal processing. I have received the receipt notice,... View More
Kyle M Kinzy
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
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Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Following are my thoughts about the questions presented. First, consider the number itself. Posted processing times are historical, not commitments. They reflect roughly the eightieth percentile of... View More
Q: Is my OPT denial affecting my H-1B Change of Status and cap-gap protection?
I applied for my OPT I-765 30 days after it was signed by my DSO, and it's been denied today. My DSO has informed me that my SEVIS record currently shows "Completed." Additionally, my cap-subject H-1B I-129 application, requesting a Change of Status in premium processing, started... View More
Kyle M Kinzy
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Taking your four questions in order. You do not have cap gap protection. Cap gap attaches only where the student is on approved post completion OPT, or still within the sixty day grace period, at the... View More
Q: Should I transfer my SEVIS record now or wait for the H-1B decision?
My SEVIS record is currently marked as Completed, and my OPT application was denied. My cap-subject H-1B Change of Status petition is now in premium processing. While I'm in the process of applying to another SEVP-certified college, I am considering transferring/reactivating my F-1 SEVIS... View More
Kyle M Kinzy
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
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answered on Aug 25, 2026
Hello, my name is Kyle Kinzy and I have been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Please keep in mind that this response is based only on the information in the question. Accordingly, this is general information, not legal advice. The short answer is to wait. Premium processing... View More
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