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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: If I am married in another country legally, is it required for me to get it validated again in Texas?

Married in India legally and have the government-issued certificate of marriage. Is it required to get registered, married or validated again in USA and more specifically texas?

David Luther Woodward
David Luther Woodward
answered on Oct 15, 2020

No

The states of the U. S. recognize a duly done marriage from wherever if it is done within the laws of that place. If you have a marriage certificate you're fine

good Luck

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1 Answer | Asked in International Law for Texas on
Q: Is there a more recent system to collect international crime data?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 7, 2020

You could contact Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) to check if they maintain resources - or whether they could direct you to other entities that do. They have 194 member countries and they share data on crime. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Business Formation, Business Law, Contracts and International Law for Texas on
Q: Can I hire international contractors for video content creation for my online only business?

I want to start an online yoga studio that provides live classes and video library of the recorded live classes. For this, I plan on working with yoga teachers from around the world.

My question is, can I form my business as an LLC and hire them as independent contractors to provide me... View More

Jane Kim
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answered on Aug 7, 2020

Yes.

A business can tap into sub-contractors' labor and may solely rely on sub-contractors. It signifies that you do not have much control over their work. A good overview of what factors would be considered an independent contractor v. employee can be found here-...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Employment Law, Business Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: I want to use a Lebanese artist to create and sell graphic designs. Am l allowed to hire him? We'd need PayPal.
David Luther Woodward
David Luther Woodward
answered on Jun 4, 2020

Where is the artist?

You ask a question that needs more detail.

Are you going to pay hourly? piece work? project work? or whatever.

Where does he work? Do you provide the supplies.

Go see an immigration lawyer and an employment lawyer.

Good Luck

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1 Answer | Asked in International Law for Texas on
Q: Will I have to become a US citizen to "fix my husband papers" or can I do it as a US resident. Note: he lives in Mexico.

I am really confused because from what I understand I do have to become a citizen first to fix my husband papers but my dad is also a resident and he fixed me, my mom, my 2 sisters, and my 2 brothers papers.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 3, 2020

This doesn't sound like an international law matter. It isn't fully clear what you mean by fixing your husband's papers, but it sounds like this could be something dealing with immigration forms. If that's what you mean by "husband's papers," you could repost your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: What practice area would apply to an international high dollar love scam regarding an USA elder man and foreign lady
Terry Lynn Garrett
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Terry Lynn Garrett
answered on Jan 21, 2020

This is elder exploitation, handled by some elder lawyers and investigated by the FBI.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: Obtaining Citizenship

I’m married with my US citizen wife about 5 years and planning to get her my home countries citizenship through marriage. is there any restrictions for US citizens to obtaining another countries citizenship through marriage ?

Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Nov 3, 2019

The United States accepts dual citizenship.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: My husband is a refugee climate in Canada, he wants to come to the US with his kids and I (We are US citizens) can he?

Will they let him in because we are married? And he can adjust his status once he's here? I already have the 1-130 in process

Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
answered on Jun 12, 2019

It is possible that he will not be allowed in because of his intent. He’d be coming as a tourist, which is a temporary visa, though his intent would be to immigrate.

On the other hand, he might be allowed in, depending on the questions asked an your husband’s responses.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, International Law and Probate for Texas on
Q: My unmarried sister died a year ago in Colombia without a will. She had no children.

My nephews and brother in Colombia are asking me how is my financial situation, how much is my retirement pension, etc. I don't know if I am going to be treated fairly. The attorney is a personal friend of my nephew.

What action should I take? Pls give me your advice.

Thank you.

Terry Lynn Garrett
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Terry Lynn Garrett
answered on Apr 29, 2019

Your financial situation has nothing to do with how much of your sister's estate you should inherit according to Columbian law.

It does have something to do with how much a dishonest administrator is willing to give you and whether he thinks you will have the ability to sue and appear...
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1 Answer | Asked in Federal Crimes, Gov & Administrative Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: Are there any laws or cases about blind obedience to authority figures? This is for some research for an English project

We are doing our own version of a court trial both prosecuting and defending different groups of people that were responsible for the holocaust. My group is in charge of defending the SS soldiers that carried out Hitler's orders without question. For our research and to help us present our... View More

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Feb 25, 2019

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judgment_at_Nuremberg

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice, Criminal Law, Products Liability and International Law for Texas on
Q: How can I legally retrieve my personal belonging when I’m in a different country? They are being withheld from me.

I was in England for a while with my aunt as a student, I decided to accompany her to instabul for an operation. There she kicked me out without any money in an unknown country. I had to find a way to get home. So I took a direct flight to my home country Texas. I’ve contacted her regarding my... View More

Richard Sternberg
Richard Sternberg
answered on Apr 16, 2018

You will probably need to retain a solicitor in England to sue her.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Federal Crimes and International Law for Texas on
Q: What issues am I likely to face ay the port of entry ?

I was arrested for possession of THC edibles in Sierra Blanca Texas. The charges were dropped and dismissed since the edibles weren't mine; The arrest constitutes to a felony. How would this affect me in renewing my student visa, applying for a different visa or re-entrying the US ?

Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
answered on Apr 4, 2018

One of the requirements for naturalization is good moral character (GMC). An applicant for naturalization must show that he or she has been, and continues to be, a person of good moral character. In general, the applicant must show GMC during the five-year period immediately preceding his or her... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and International Law for Texas on
Q: I was injured on vacation abroad - do the laws of the country I was in apply in terms of any kind of a claim?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 31, 2017

Certainly they do though if you were injured because of another person you might have a US claim. If its on a cruise that's a whole different set of jurisprudence and I'd start by getting a free consult from a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Assn.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, International Law and Social Security for Texas on
Q: Can a person who has been in the U.S. for 11 years become a permanent resident without being petitioned by family?

I came to the U.S. in 2005 as a 6 year old with my grandfather. I passed both checkpoints, undocumented, with approval from the officers that checked us. The officers just asked what my relationship to my grandfather was and once my grandfather answered I'm his granddaughter they let us... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 20, 2016

Doesn't look like you could adjust status. http://www.cuevalawfirm.com/blog/2015/2/13/how-to-become-a-lawful-permanent-resident-through-deferred-action

However, if you are seriously interested in one of the armed services, believe you are in shape to get through boot camp,

you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: "Is it illegal to exchange dollars to English pounds while you are in the U.S.A?"
Tammy L. Wincott
Tammy L. Wincott
answered on Jun 7, 2016

No, it isn't illegal to have possession of english pounds while in the U.S.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Contracts, Family Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: Is a non us citizen bond by a USA prenuptial agreement
Tammy L. Wincott
Tammy L. Wincott
answered on May 5, 2016

This is a question for a family lawyer and/or international law attorney familiar with the prenuptial agreement. It is not an immigration question. Your agreement should be reviewed in private for an accurate analysis of your situation.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: Can you become a US citizen if you have misdemeanor and felonies?
Shan Dimitris Potts
Shan Dimitris Potts
answered on Dec 4, 2015

Depends on the nature of the offense and how long ago it has been. Work with an immigration attorney in private to find out. All the best.

15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law and International Law for Texas on
Q: Will I have a problem crossing the U.S. Mexico border through land with a V.A.W.A permanent resident card?

VAWA case since 2012, crossing with a U.S. Citizen family of 4 for the weekend

Shan Dimitris Potts
Shan Dimitris Potts
answered on Sep 3, 2015

If you have a permanent resident card original, you should not have any problems. Make sure you take another form of identification (Passport or DL or ID etc). All the best.

15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as...
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1 Answer | Asked in International Law for Texas on
Q: Can I drive in the U.S. with a Mexican driver's license?

I am an international student from Mexico and I have a Mexican driver's license can I legally drive?

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 4, 2015

If you're in TX, you'll likely need a TX license. Check with a TX lawyer to verify.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it...
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