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I am from France and came in the us with a tourist visa in December 2016. I married an us citizen before my visa expired and started the green card process. Now My husband wants to separate and get an annulment. I am now waiting for my immigration interview. What are my options to stay here?
answered on May 8, 2018
Impossible to answer your question without knowing more about you. Schedule a legal consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer.
answered on Apr 20, 2018
Only when she turns 21 years of age can she sponsor you and your husband for green cards.
To petition for your parents (mother or father) to live in the United States as green card holders, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old. Green card holders (permanent residents) may... View More 
I was in an upper management role, salaried and gave 2 weeks notice before my date to leave. Corporate climate and no direct HR to speak with, I called out HR number total of 7 times, 2 emails verifying my last day of employment. Both before and after I received overpayment. My employees still... View More
How can I claim it?
answered on Dec 8, 2017
Although we now associate the word patent with the world of inventions as those with a patent given by a government can exclude others from making, using, selling, or offering to sell something covered by the patent rights -- the term patent was used more broadly in earlier times.
Letters... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2017
I would suggest consulting with a Hawaii attorney, as Hawaii would have jurisdiction over the child if the child has lived in Hawaii for over six months.
Depending on if you and the mother are married, a divorce or paternity case would have to be initiated. If there's already a... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2017
The question will be at what point does your sustained work show an ability to engage in substantial gainful activity. Suggest you connect with your local legal aid office as your earnings look to exceed your SSI check. They may also affect any other government benefits, public housing etc.
Can an illegitimate child of an american citizen be automatically US citizen?
answered on Nov 27, 2017
Possibly. It depends on a variety of factors. It is best to consult with an immigration attorney to discuss your particular circumstances.
Her mom committed adultry and is hardly ever home always out at the bars and with her boyfriend never did come home to sleep for over a month and only comes home to get ready and put on makeup and gone for the whole night and day after that sometimes several days
answered on Dec 10, 2017
You should consult with an attorney, but unless the mother poses a danger to the child, it's unlikely she would lose custody of the child. 50/50 custody is most common in the state. The adultry probably won't be relevant.
And, if you can give me the law, how can I get access to read it?
answered on Nov 29, 2017
This right is typically granted by the resort's bylaws and not through legislation. If a room is not being used, they will allow others to use it in an effort to avoid waste. Does that answer your question?
She called to let me know she was on her way- I fell asleep waiting for her. She entered the house without permission to collect her things.
answered on Mar 21, 2018
A free-standing order of restitution is an order for restitution which can stand on its own, apart from the criminal case it is connected to. What this means is that the person to whom restitution is owed (the “victim” of the crime) may enforce this order against the defendant in the same way... View More
The landlord signed a agreement saying we will only pay a certain amount and can stay there as long as I would like. But now he wants to raise the rent and is threatening to kick us out if we don’t agree to what he’s now asking. This agreement is signed and dated. But not notarized. I would... View More
He lives out of state and has a court date; does he have to return or can an attorney speak for him with him being present in court?
answered on Nov 3, 2017
The attorney can find out from the judge but it'll look way better if he comes back as the whole thing happened because he left. As they say the "optics" are bad if he can't be there. The attorney can try to rearrange the date or time so that it's first thing Monday or Last... View More
seeking separation from spouse. we would like for him to have full custody of our older son and me full custody of our younger son. Is that possible?
answered on Dec 10, 2017
Yes, this is possible, so long as the judge is willing to sign off on the order. You should consult with an attorney regarding the consequences of such an agreement.
I work in the state of Hawaii. I disagree with the views of my union, which is basically trying to screw our company over every chance they get. Meanwhile, union members are encouraged to show up to work drunk, and sleep on duty by our shop steward. I no longer want to be associated with this... View More
My son whom lives with me an alegde crime was committed in his room, but the search warrant was made for the premises. With no copy of a search warrant they waited for the victim to arrive then 3 officers a CSI and the victim crossed the crime scene tape is that leagal
I live in a private gated community. My neighborhood manager has informed the guard gate not to allow people visiting me to come in, not even to drop me off, which means I have to walk from the gate to my home that is quite a ways and up a gradual incline. Neighbors drive by and see me walking and... View More
In Hawaii, coastal ocean waters and beaches are owned by the state. If a boat is legally anchored in a state owned harbor off the coast of a popular beach that has a major hotel nearby, and hotel employees come down to the waters edge on the beach and try to scare you away with a megaphone, then... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2018
No!! Do yourself a favor and call the police, harbor patrol and coast guard before resorting to unreasonable force to protect personal property.
refuses to accept you back if the US tries to deport you?
answered on Aug 1, 2017
Hello,
The answer to your question depends in part on what country you are from and what year you arrived. It's very fact specific, and you'd need to provide more facts for a proper evaluation.
Best,
Clare Hanusz
I was wondering if my youngest sister can come to u.s the same time as my parents cause nobody will take care of her in Philippines. Thank you.
answered on Apr 20, 2018
Unfortunately not. You can easily sponsor your parents for green cards, but a sibling petition for someone born in the Philippines takes over 20 years. (I know that first hand since my wife is from Cebu.)
If your parents find an alternate way to immigrate to the US, their 10-year-old... View More
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