Dear Sir/Madam

Judges have a great discretion in the management of their dockets. On that basis, it is difficult to appeal a decision of the Judge to move a trial date. However, if moving the trial date forward or backward resulted in a great detriment to one of the parties and the Judge... View More

Depending on the seriousness of the injuries battery could be either a misdemeanor or a felony in Ohio.

Dear Sir/Madam

This provision relates to Ohio's Open Container Law. The maximum fine is $100.

Gus M. Shihab

Dear Sir/Madam

You should check your lease to find out whether it has a provision relative to maintaining the premises. If the lease says that the landlord shall maintain the place, then he is responsible. If not, you maybe stuck with it. But if the issues relating to the premises are as... View More

Dear Sir/Madam

First congratulations on receiving the notice for your oath of ceremony. This is a very exciting time in your immigration process as it symbolizes the conclusion of your immigration journey and the beginning of your life as a full citizen.

It appears that you requested... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

I actually wrote an article about this on my website. You can find it here: http://www.shihabimmigrationfirm.com/lawyer-attorney-1555722.html

You can work for a "for profit" employer and still be exempt from the numerical cap. I suggest you take a close... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

You describe a situation which is very typical of undocumented immigrants. The children are obviously US Citizens and can stay but the problem is that the mother may not be. We do not know the mother's full legal situation and whether she is able to somehow qualify for... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

Canadian Immigration Law is not as harsh on criminal offenses as US Immigration laws. Under Canadian Immigration law, you could still be admissible depending on the nature of the crime, the length of time since the crime was committed and whether you can demonstrate that you... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

If you filed a complaint for Mandamus against the USCIS or if you filed a petition for review, the government normally has 60 days to answer by regulations. The attorneys could request additional time to respond by agreement of the parties or by leave of Court with the... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

There are no additional medical examinations after the physician conducts the medical examination and completed form I-693. If the physician complied with all of the requirements included in the regulations and if you pass the test, then that would be the last time you will... View More

Dear Sir,

The main question here is whether you answered the questions truthfully at the time of the interview. It appears to me that you have since your daughter was born AFTER your interview. When you are ready to marry your daughter's mother, you should consult with an experienced... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

Believe it or not; this is a very complex question though it may look to be an easy one. But I did the research for you! The provisions regarding the test are included in 8 CFR PART 245a—ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO THAT OF PERSONS ADMITTED FOR LAWFUL TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

When a green card holder arrives at any port of entry, whether by see, land or airport, the Customs & Boarder Protection Officer will inquire relative to the length of absence. The CBP office may ask any other question he deems are necessary to ensure that the legal... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

The US immigration laws allow you to hold citizenship to another country while the US citizen. In other words, US citizens do not have legal obstacles to hold citizenship to another nation so long as they maintain their allegiance to the United States. You must check with... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

Family Unity is a procedure provided by regulations and later clarified by case law and subsequent USCIS policy memorandum (http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/Static_Files_Memoranda/2009/fi...). The procedure allows a spouse or child of a "legalized alien"... View More

Dear Sir,

There is not enough facts in your post. I assume the question is what are the immigration consequences of receiving a fine for failing to report a person in your vehicle when you were crossing over to the US. I would be interested to know what you were charged with. If you are a... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

The advice you received is correct. Unfortunately, because of a law passed in 1996, there is no way for you to adjust your status to permanent residence unless you had been inspected by a US Immigration Officer when you entered the US. If you entered without inspection, you... View More

Dear Madam,

If you have a Child whose father is a US Citizen you will need to inquire as to whether your child will derive citizenship by virtue of his US Citizenship parentage. In most cases, the child will be a citizen at birth unless the father had not resided in the US for 5 years. If... View More

Dear Sir,

Thank you for posting your question on this forum.

The law requires your child to be 21 years of age in order to apply for you. The question is unclear as to how you originally entered the US. You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney on your current... View More

Dear Sir/Madam,

A foreign national who currently reside outside the US is not subject to the jurisdiction (authority) of the USCIS. An EAD is a document which would allow the foreign national to accept employment legally in the US. If the foreign national is outside the US, he would not... View More