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The two teenagers in the other vehicle were not injured. If they do not show up at court (I have to appear), would the case be dismissed? The officer who issued the ticket did not witness the accident. Can I ask for dismissal? I don’t want to plead not guilty without a lawyer. If you are granted... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2021
Not necessarily.
In cases with possible bodily injuries the judge does not dismiss the case but continues the case for the victims to show up. Also, it makes perfect sense to discuss your case with a licensed traffic counsel as even on the surface, the case may looks simple, yet, it is no... View More
I have an interview this month for my f22 visa and i called the doctor for my medical exam, he told me that i have to be vaccinated in order to get an appointment, but the problem is i have to wait at least 30 days between the 2 doses + wait another 15 days to be able to carry on with the medical... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2021
You may reschedule your visa appointment, however, it will create a longer wait and delay in your case completion.
answered on Oct 1, 2021
No.
The USC spouse must naturalize and then sponsor her immediate family member (foreign national mother).
answered on Oct 1, 2021
No.
They must personally meet eligibility for legal protections on merits to possibly qualify for a refugee status with the U.S. Government.
Can a plaintiff use a video that skips and lapse in time for evidence in their case or can I motion to exclude it from being seen?
If so, under what grounds can I motion?
Video goes up to minute 2 then skips to 2:30 to 3:15 then skips to 4:05, lot of the video seem altered.
answered on Oct 1, 2021
That is a very complex question.
In 2008 the famous criminal defense attorney Edward Genson obtained an acquittal verdict for his client at that time, R. Kelly in Chicago based on very extensive legal arguments with respect to the admitted video tape, using independent experts and... View More
I paid for the new registration prior to my scheduled court date. However I was extremely busy with work and totally forgot about the court date! The court date was two days ago, what is the best thing for me to do right now?
answered on Oct 6, 2021
Call the court clerk where the hearing was supposed to take place and ask the clerk to put it back on the docket.
I applied for my N400 based on 5 years on employment based Green Card. I was interviewed the same day with my wife with different USCIS officer. My wife was given a RFE as she mentioned that we owe money to IRS, asking to provide evidence of payment and last 5 years of Tax documents. I was... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2021
It is apparent that you both are handling personal naturalization matters without assistance of a licensed immigration counsel. Be as it may, your case shows as pending for one or another reason, as you stated.
You may inquire directly with the USCIS Customer Service Tier II agent to... View More
Where do I get a certificate?
answered on Oct 1, 2021
Each country has its province, state, region, or district registrar's office where marriages are registered. You have to contact the local Japanese officials to request the certified document that proves that you entered into marriage in Japan.
answered on Oct 1, 2021
No.
Once you obtain, translated and notarize the made translation in the United States or Japan that document is suitable for all purposes in the United States to prove up your marital status.
answered on Sep 30, 2021
You are asking about the French asylum laws at the American portal. The best legal approach would be to reach out to a licensed French attorney practicing in that area of law. Who knows, some of them may even speak Hindu.
I am a DV lottery 22 winner. I submitted my DS 260 on 05/26/2021. My equation is? I didn't add my first daughter Miral. She is 7 years old, on my DS 260 form and my wife's DS260 form because she was born in the USA in 2014 and she is a US citizen. What should I do? I ask KCC to reopen my... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2021
Applicant must include all minor children into that DS260 regardless of their nationality and whereabouts.
Which that person launched a DOS attack on the school disabling wifi. Now my child is being charged with a level 5 felony. Can this be true if he did not launch the attack?
answered on Sep 30, 2021
There is no such thing as "level five felony in Illinois", as Illinois has the following felony Classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, and X.
You must immediately discuss your minor's child criminal exposure off any public venue or fora with a competent licensed attorney as that situation has... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2021
Absence of insurance is not a moving violation, yet it a vehicle compliance requirement statutorily designed as cost prohibitive, thus, even with basic liability insurance one saves money even if such motorist is stopped second time and ordered a $1,000 fine plus court costs for the second offense.
I moved in with my mom 6 years ago when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She was my best friend and today I still struggle with her passing away 2 years ago. She put the house in my brothers name because I owed back child support and she didn't want the house taken from me. She told one... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2021
Yes.
You have a lifetime vested interest in the estate, not your live in girlfriend who does not have any legal standing with respect to that estate.
The home my girlfriend is renting has currently been put up for sale and someone has been approved to purchase it. Are her current landlord‘s allowed to evict her before she has another place to live
answered on Sep 29, 2021
She may be forced to leave based on the sale of that property, correct.
I will be 17 in 4 months, and I am more than ready to leave. I have to live with the person that abused me for a few years and it’s killing me. I have somewhere to stay, that is a safe, stable,loving home. I just need to know, what legal actions can be taken against me?
answered on Sep 29, 2021
Technically, the parent with legal parental rights may initiate a process of returning you home by contacting the police, state police or even the FBI, if you leave the State of Illinois, thus making your return a federal jurisdictional matter.
However, you may contact the local court and... View More
Can I sell during the Eviction Mort. in Illinois? My rental is in Vernon Hills, Ill.
answered on Sep 29, 2021
The eviction moratorium has expired. You need to immediately initiate an eviction process by giving notice and retaining an eviction counsel of your choice.
It is deplorable that you let the tenant accumulate that must debt to begin with.
but the visa had expired and since he was the one taking care of my mom, he ending up staying and is currently undocumented. my mom passed away last year. anything where he can apply for green card where possibly grandfather in his original petition with the current petition that was filed back... View More
answered on Sep 29, 2021
No.
Your brother did not complete the consular process and currently a visa overstay (illegal alien in vernacular), thus, legally he may not adjust his status on either prior filed petitions.
However, there may be other legally available options that must be reviewed with an... View More
I applied an I-130 for my husband and our documents are qualified since April 2020 at the NVC waiting for an interview date at the embassy. I am a LPR and priority date is may 2019.
I appreciate any info about if the embassy is taking interviews and if not then would it be a good option to... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2021
No, there is no way you could expedite that process until your background is complete to be called for the interview.
I am a DV lottery 22 winner. I submitted my DS 260 on 05/26/2021. My equation is? I didn't add my first daughter Miral. She is 7 years old, on my DS 260 form and my wife's DS260 form because she was born in the USA in 2014 and she is a US citizen. What should I do? I ask KCC to reopen... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2021
Yes.
You must disclose all existing children into corresponding entries of the federal form regardless of their nationality.
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