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If a ex spouse files a indirect criminal contempt charge and state refuses to pick it up so the ex spouses attorney picks it up and prosecutes it . Why would attorney file 179 days vs the standard 180 day jail time. I am looking for Illinois statue that breaks down what qualifies , how punishment... View More 
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Criminal charges in Illinois are filed by the authorized prosecuted entities, the States Attorney Office or federal prosecutors, not by private parties.
A private attorney cannot "prosecute a charge", the attorney may only file certain legal actions under possible legal grounds... View More
I am currently in the US on an H1b visa. I will be marrying a US citizen in the US soon. Can I leave and return to the US after the marriage on my H1b visa without applying for a marriage-based green card? Do I need to inform USCIS of the marriage? My H1b visa stamp will be valid during this time.
answered on Aug 8, 2022
You need to be extremely careful.
You must notify the USCIS of your marital status change to a USC in writing.
Naturally, you may depart and be admitted to the United States during the duration of your H1B visa validity, however you must give honest answers regarding your marital... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
No.
A paralegal could only perform any legal work on any legal case under the supervision of a licensed legal counsel authorized to practice law, otherwise such activity may fall under the unauthorized practice of law.
Backstory. We filed the form I-130 back in April '19. I was a green holder at that time, my husband is in process of political asylum, waiting for the court date, which is not set yet, so he is in process of removal. So it's almost 3.5 years since we filed i-130 and it's still... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
1. You have to contact the USCIS in writing to UPDATE the pending I-130 requisites that WILL place its consideration into a different category (sponsored by a USC) to expedite its completion.
2. Also, it makes sense to reach out to tier II live manager at the USCIS toll free number (prepare... View More
I was at Walmart I went to checkout I usually check out with the scanner just bacuase it’s faster. So I scanned all my food and heard beeps for everything bout unfortunately some items didn’t register. It was under 35$ 6 items when I spent a total of 85$. I even scanned my pineapples 4times... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
The store made a record of your identity to be placed into the National Retail Theft Database for seven years. Expect a demand letter for a certain amount of money in the mail from the merchant's legal department or its law firm that sends the demands out under the statutory legal theory that... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2022
Yes.
Criminal charges are possible based on fingerprints of the contraband alone, however, the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt on each element of the criminal charge lies on the prosecution.
Defense attorneys routinely examine criminal cases for potential flaws to protect... View More
How do I prove lawful entry. I came here in 2005
answered on Apr 6, 2022
File a form I-102 that will show your lawful entry I-94 .
Ex green card holder living in Europe
answered on Apr 6, 2022
It might, depending on what stage your default collection is at. If there is a federal tax lien registered to the LPR tax payer returns, you may have some issues.
Quisiera tener una constancia de concubinato para regularizarme migratoria. Mi pareja es mexicana y llevamos 5 años viviendo en el mismo lugar. Solo que en Puebla (Puebla) no está disponible este trámite, y pues es el lugar donde resido. ¿Puedo solicitar este certificado en un juzgado civil?
I applied for n400 about a year ago and got denied on grounds of not being in the same state with my husband. We were both in school then. Now graduated and living together happily and wanting to reapply again. Any advice will be great
answered on Mar 2, 2022
You may reapply for naturalization in the United States filing a new form N-400 but I strongly suggest you do not do it on your own and consult to fill out prepared the form and submit all the bona fide proofs of your current marriage with a licensed Immigration Attorney.
answered on Feb 28, 2022
Relinquishing one's Lawful Permanent Residency status in the United States is a very significant legal step and should be only completed after fully understanding all legal ramifications of that action. It would be prudent to consult with a reputable licensed immigration attorney as that... View More
Warrant was found, and no outside indication that the guest was even there. Room is searched, guest gets charged with everything in it despite the occupant being on probation and having an ankle monitor which was also a present violation as the person the occupant wasn't to be around was in... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2022
So you hope to dispose of that criminal case by way of a random online paragraph without any case review?
Will never happen.
Discuss your criminal exposure and a viable plan of action with a licensed and reputable criminal law attorney of your choice.
I am trying to make a trip and my parents will not let me, I am 20 years old and I issued my passport when I was still underage. Can they block my passport?
answered on Feb 22, 2022
No. After 18 you are legal adult and no one parent has any right to cancel your passport. If they persist call the police, as they have no right to conceal a legal US Passport from its holder for any reason, or go ahead and apply for a new one.
Been in the us since I was 3, parents are deported and I tried for Daca but not enough info. Been in us for 21 years and I know nothing of the country that they want to deport me back to.
answered on Feb 22, 2022
Why did it occur to you to ask these questions now, after the removal proceedings, when you should have asked them when you needed to adjust several years ago?
I am from India I have a priority date of EB2 Nov 29th 2011. I downgraded and filed my Concurrent AOS application ( I485+ I140) in August 2021 in EB3 category. My I140 in EB3 was approved in October of 2021. My application was in Texas Service Center and Texas service center is very slow and... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2022
You have an investment visa, that means that you have to create and submit legitimate sufficient financial means or funds to qualify for such. Any of such investment Visa require a licensed attorney to submit review and file everything correctly. You would be in the best position to seek an... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2022
You will be able to amend your submission at the interview, however, take notice that any omission or discrepancies may raise certain rebuttable presumptions that may complicate your final state of the application.
answered on Feb 18, 2022
It depends.
If there is a pending criminal case the judge may order a defendant to surrender one's passport. Secondly, a minor under 18 may not request one's passport for any reason from one's custodial parents or legal guardians.
If someone crosses the border and... View More
i was 15 when i got the charge and i am now 18. the requirement says, “They must comply with all federal and state laws, pass a criminal background check” would i fail the criminal background check or does that only apply to felonies?
answered on Feb 17, 2022
If you have a personal criminal record it will show during any state or federal criminal background check. Look into a possibility of expunging it under the state law if legally applicable with a local licensed attorney.
My son is in a local jail, last Thursday February 10th he was beaten by five officers for a substantial amount of time he was beating about the face and head numerous times. He was denied Medical Care until the 5th day and then they allowed him to get X-rays, however, they will not release his... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2022
You should have retained an experienced criminal defense attorney first day he was criminally charged. If you are indigent he should have requested a Public Defender counsel at no charge first time he was in front of the presiding judge.
Upon a denial for removal of conditions after a divorce, once I am put on removal proceedings can i subpoena my ex wife to testify on Immigration Court ?
answered on Feb 15, 2022
The removal proceedings in the U.S. Immigration Court are administrative proceedings by nature, thus, in my opinion you cannot legally compel anyone by a subpoena to testify on the qualifying marriage validity as it is not a criminal case.
However, there are other legal alternatives to... View More
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