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Q: How to file I-130 and I-485 for marriage to green card holder?
I am about to marry a man from another country who is currently in the U.S. on a work permit and holds a green card. We're preparing to file the I-130 form and I-485 adjustment of status application. Can an attorney provide guidance on the process for completing these forms? Our marriage... View More 
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Sep 12, 2026
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answered on Sep 12, 2026
There are additional forms beyond the I‑130 and I‑485 in a marriage‑based green card case, and each form must be supported by the correct documentary evidence. If the case file isn’t assembled properly, USCIS will issue an RFE , which can cause long delays or worse, a denial.
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Q: How to file I-130 and I-485 for marriage to green card holder?
I am about to marry a man from another country who is currently in the U.S. on a work permit and holds a green card. We're preparing to file the I-130 form and I-485 adjustment of status application. Can an attorney provide guidance on the process for completing these forms? Our marriage... View More
Jackeline Biddle Richard
answered on Sep 12, 2026
answered on Sep 12, 2026
Since your future spouse already has a green card, you would not need to file an I130 nor an I485 because he will be able to continue to live and work in the US since he is already a permanent resident. Instead, you should focus on updating marital status with USCIS and if your future spouse has... View More
Q: Do I need an attorney if my car was used in a chase but I wasn't in it?
I recently discovered that my car was involved in a high-speed chase, but I have evidence proving I wasn't in the vehicle at the time. The police have contacted my dealership and sent mail to my home regarding this incident. Given this situation, should I hire an attorney, or is it sufficient... View More
Jedediah Main
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answered on Sep 12, 2026
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answered on Sep 12, 2026
Yes, get an attorney, and do it before you talk to anyone. I know that feels like overkill when you have proof you were not there, but the instinct to walk in and clear it up is the thing that turns a simple situation into a complicated one.
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Q: Should I get a lawyer for grand jury summons in MA?
I recently left a massage parlor in Massachusetts and was stopped by authorities who questioned me about the services I received. They specifically asked if I was offered or had received sexual favors. I confirmed that I was offered but declined any such services. Despite my responses, I was given... View More
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Stephen Neyman
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answered on Sep 12, 2026
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Yes you should have a lawyer if you are subpoenaed to a grand jury in Massachusetts. Based on your question you might have a 5th Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. If the privilege is properly asserted you will not need to testify. You may have exposure to potential prosecution and... View More
Q: How can my fiancé adopt my daughter and change her last name in Maryland?
My fiancé wants to adopt my one-year-old daughter after we marry, changing her last name to match my future last name. Her biological father and I were never married. He has never established paternity, is not on the birth certificate, has never had custody, and has had no involvement in her life.... View More
Mark Oakley
answered on Sep 12, 2026
answered on Sep 12, 2026
The biological father must be served notice of the adoption and be given the opportunity to contest it, or he may sign an affidavit under oath voluntarily relinquishing his parental rights. There’s no way around that. But presumably he would not object to relinquishing any parental rights and... View More
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