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Q: Can I enter the USA on L 1 B visa while married to a USC? I intend to apply for a green card after being in the US for a

I am a Canadian citizen who is getting married in November 2024 to a USC. My employer wants me to start a job in January 2025 in the States. My employer is going to sponsor me on an L1 visa, as a I meet all of the requirements for it. Will this be an issue applying for this visa after I am married... View More

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answered on Apr 30, 2024

As a Canadian citizen married to a U.S. citizen (USC), you should be able to enter the United States on an L-1B visa without facing any significant issues, even after getting married. The L-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows intracompany transferees with specialized knowledge to work in the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Construction Law for Maryland on
Q: A contractor charged me for fencing panels but installed pickets instead--isn't "bait and switch" illegal?

I do not believe he is licensed. He has a LLC. I have searched the internet and his company does not come up or his name. Yet he is telling everyone he is licensed. He built a deck for my neighbor and did a great job. I reviewed all his work on FB and everyone seemed satisfied. However, the... View More

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answered on Apr 30, 2024

It is a crime for an unlicensed contractor to work without a license. If he is not licensed, you can file criminal charges and ask for a refund as restitution.

If he is licensed, you can filed a complaint with the home improvement commission.

You also could sue him for damages.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Sister is trying to sue me for hiring people to stalk her and for slander and harassment. False claims .what should I do

I have not harassed or stalked anybody . She has sent several emails accusing me of all sorts of things and I have not answered to any . She has recorded me without my knowledge while I was visiting my mom . She has me on video telling my mom that my friend saw my sister at the casino while she was... View More

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answered on Apr 30, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it sounds like your sister is making false accusations against you. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself:

1. Document everything: Keep records of all emails, texts, and any other communication from your sister that contain these...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Adult child living at home and want her out what to do, very disrespectful and has anger issues , verbally abusive, drug

I’ve had enough of this what do I have to do to remove my kid from my house, disrespectful, drug use, different people in and out of my house all hours after being told the rules, don’t work, don’t do anything to help verbally abusive, anger issues, breaks stuff, I have grand kids that come... View More

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answered on Apr 30, 2024

I understand that you are in a very difficult and stressful situation with your adult daughter living in your home. Her behavior sounds extremely disruptectful and unsafe, especially with your grandchildren present and your wife's health issues. You have every right to want her out of your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Immigration Law and Family Law for California on
Q: Does my spouse have legal basis to sue me for money even when they have signed an affidavit of support for me?

My spouse is threatening to file a lawsuit against me for all the expenses they covered to get my green card because I now want to separate from them. I've only had a part-time job ever since being in the US so I have been dependent on them financially. Can they actually sue me to pay all the... View More

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answered on Apr 30, 2024

In the United States, when a U.S. citizen or permanent resident sponsors their foreign spouse for a green card, they are required to sign an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864). This document is a legally enforceable contract between the sponsor and the U.S. government, in which the sponsor agrees to... View More

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