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Q: Can denied fiancé visa affect future spousal visa application?
I applied for a fiancé visa with my partner, and before we received a response, we got married. During the fiancé visa interview in India, the application was denied due to alleged fraud under section 212 a(6c1), and the box indicating "no waiver is available for the grounds of... View More 
Andrea Christine Provins
answered on Sep 14, 2026
answered on Sep 14, 2026
The fiancé visa denial is potentially serious, but it does not necessarily mean that you can never obtain an immigrant/spousal visa.
A denial under INA § 212(a)(6)(C)(i) generally means that the consular officer believed the applicant committed fraud or made a willful misrepresentation of... View More
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Q: Do I need to answer GEICO about being the driver if charged with DWI in Texas?
On September 5, I left a bar and was involved in an accident where I hit a guard rail and fled the scene on foot. I have been charged with DWI/open container, damage to personal vehicle greater than $200, and unlawful carry of a weapon. GEICO Insurance is now filing a claim and asking if I was the... View More
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Emery Brett Ledger
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answered on Sep 22, 2026
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answered on Sep 22, 2026
Do not give GEICO a recorded statement or a detailed interview before you speak with the lawyer handling your DWI case. Your insurance policy may require prompt notice and reasonable cooperation, particularly if you are the named insured, so simply ignoring the claim can create coverage problems.... View More
Q: What are my options for stopped workers' comp and workplace retaliation in Iowa?
I suffered a workplace injury in Iowa when a metal beam fell on my ankle, causing significant pain and mobility issues. I delayed in reporting the incident because it occurred close to the end of my shift, and my supervisor had already left for the day. I eventually reported it, and statements were... View More
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Eashaan Vajpeyi
answered on Sep 14, 2026
answered on Sep 14, 2026
Hello,
I am sorry to hear about this. It is improper for your employer to retaliate against you for exercising your rights under workers compensation. It is also improper for them to put you into work that goes against physical restrictions related to your work injury.
The... View More
Q: What are my options for stopped workers' comp and workplace retaliation in Iowa?
I suffered a workplace injury in Iowa when a metal beam fell on my ankle, causing significant pain and mobility issues. I delayed in reporting the incident because it occurred close to the end of my shift, and my supervisor had already left for the day. I eventually reported it, and statements were... View More
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Dennis VanDerGinst
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answered on Sep 16, 2026
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answered on Sep 16, 2026
You potentially have two separate legal issues here: (1) your workers' compensation claim and the termination of benefits/medical care, and (2) possible retaliation or disability-related discrimination by your employer.
On the workers' compensation side, the fact that the employer... View More
Q: Can I travel to Botswana as a green card holder with a pending asylum case?
I am a green card holder through marriage and have an asylum claim pending due to religion, which I plan to withdraw since I have obtained my green card. I have never been to immigration court. I am planning to travel to Botswana, a third country that shares a border with my home country, South... View More
Andrea Christine Provins
answered on Sep 14, 2026
answered on Sep 14, 2026
Because your green card was obtained through your marriage, not through your asylum application, you should generally be able to travel to Botswana for a short trip and return to the United States using your valid South African passport and green card.
A trip of about three weeks should... View More
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