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I am currently preparing to marry my girlfriend who is au pair(she’s from another country). She arrived in the U.S. in March this year and she will stay here until March next year (along with her j1 visa). We have about 8 months until March next year, and I would like to complete the marriage... View More 
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
It's great that you want to marry your girlfriend and start a life together. The marriage process itself won't negatively impact her J-1 au pair program. You can proceed with getting married, but it's important to be mindful of the timing for applying for her green card.
Once... View More
Hello, I want to find out that if an institute has been subpoenaed to provide relevant documents to an attorney representing a client, and the same have been sent to him on email, how can we get these documents certified/notarized/apostilled to be used as legal documents in a foreign country? The... View More
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
To get the documents certified, notarized, or apostilled, you should first print the documents received via email. Once printed, take the documents to a notary public in California. The notary can certify the authenticity of the documents by adding a notarial certificate.
If you need the... View More
So sorry for being so rude , I’m actually Chinese and live in china now. I have taken a remote job on this app called Upwor*Talent since June. I work for a company as their translator.
Oddly, they chose to work via telegram , but not on Upwor*Talent, where I was recruited.I was told that... View More
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answered on Jul 1, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're in. Based on the details you've provided, this has several hallmarks of a common online job scam. Here are some key points and advice:
1. Red flags of a potential scam:
- Moving communication off the original platform... View More
This is remote work paid in cryptocurrency. I followed their instructions to withdraw my payment. Now they claimed that I did it wrong and freeze my account. Now they want me to pay $42k for unfreezing my account and withdrawal all the money, total ~$87k. They never shared the company policy, and... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
1. Legitimate companies do not freeze accounts and demand large sums of money to "unfreeze" them. This is a common tactic used by scammers.
2. The lack of transparent company policies and the gradual revealing of "rules" is another warning sign of fraudulent activity.... View More
On the website of the European Film Festival there is information about my film, which I submitted to the competition. The film was not shown at the film festival, but information about the film is on the website. I asked to remove information about the film from the film festival website, but they... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2024
Under California law, the film festival's refusal to remove information about your film from their website when you requested them to do so could potentially be addressed through a few different avenues:
1. Publicity rights: In California, individuals have the right to control the... View More
My mother passed away in 2016. She had an IRA with Ameritas Financial group and listed my sister and I as the beneficiary. In order for us to get the IRA we have to provide Ameritas with a death certificate. The problem is she passed away in St. Petersburg, Russia
answered on Jun 10, 2024
There are two main options for obtaining a power of attorney valid in Russia:
1. In Russia, a power of attorney can be drawn up and certified at the notary's office.
2. While in the USA or other countries, the power of attorney can be certified at the Consular offices of the... View More
My mother passed away in 2016. She had an IRA with Ameritas Financial group and listed my sister and I as the beneficiary. In order for us to get the IRA we have to provide Ameritas with a death certificate. The problem is she passed away in St. Petersburg, Russia
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
I understand this is a difficult and complex situation, given the international aspects involved. Here are some steps you can take to obtain a temporary power of attorney in Russia and secure your mother's death certificate:
1. Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in Russia: They can... View More
My job title when I first started working at the consulate was a public relation officer. Couple of months later I was moved to work in the consular department as an administrator. The change of position was based in a verbal agreement between the president and me. They told me that I’m... View More
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answered on May 23, 2024
Your situation involves several key issues under employment law. Firstly, if your job duties have changed significantly from what was originally agreed upon in your contract, you should have this change documented in writing. A verbal agreement is less secure, and it is important for your job title... View More
My job title when I first started working at the consulate was a public relation officer. Couple of months later I was moved to work in the consular department as an administrator. The change of position was based in a verbal agreement between the president and me. They told me that I’m... View More
answered on May 23, 2024
Working in a foreign country's consulate means you are under the jurisdiction of the country who operates the consulate and that country's laws will apply, not the US or state law where the consulate is located. You will have to seek out and consult with an attorney familiar with that... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
If you believe that a law enforcement officer has acted improperly or illegally in their dealings with you as a confidential informant, you may want to consider the following steps:
1. Consult with a criminal defense attorney who has experience dealing with cases involving confidential... View More
The passenger I was with did not have a legit visa. I was detained and interigated. At the end I was let go with no fine or detention time. But what happens now? Will I have a mark on my record with All world border customs? Does this appear on background checks? Does it stay on my record... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
If you were detained at the Tijuana Border but subsequently released without any charges or prosecution, it's important to understand the implications of this event on your record. Detentions related to immigration issues, especially when they do not result in formal charges or findings of... View More
My situation is this: I am a French citizen and I am married to an American citizen. We currently live in the United States (I have a Green Card, which allows me to work here legally), but we would like to split our time between the United States and Spain (since my family lives in there and I want... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Based on the details provided, technically neither you nor your wife would be authorized to work remotely for a US employer while in Spain on just a standard tourist visa. Some key points:
• Tourist visas, including the 90/180 day allowance in the Schengen area, do not permit remote work... View More
I don't have parental consent and I provide everything for myself and right now i live alone and will still be living alone in the US. The country I live in does not have a possibility of emancipation.
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
Hi! In the United States, emancipation laws vary from state to state, and not all states have specific laws regarding emancipation. Generally, emancipation is a legal process that allows a minor to become legally independent from their parents or guardians. To seek emancipation, you typically need... View More
My ex-husband and I are Taiwanese citizens with a property in the United States. We went through courts and arbitration, and after many years of appeals, I was awarded the property in the United States.
I already offered to have the paperwork prepared here in the US and sent to Taiwan for... View More
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answered on Dec 22, 2023
In California, you can file a petition to confirm a foreign arbitration award, including those related to property disputes. This process is governed by the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, which California has adopted. The court will review the arbitration record and, if it... View More
My friend has been married for about 10 years…now, after 10 years she is trying to bring him to california through the immigration process. But during the immigration process, she cheated on him with someone else… can that cause an issue for her husbands ability to get his papers/citizenship?
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In the immigration process, the primary consideration for granting citizenship through marriage is the authenticity of the marriage itself. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) examines whether the marriage was entered into in good faith and not solely for immigration... View More
My ex-husband and I are Taiwanese citizens with a property in the United States. He is refusing to sign over the house.
The Taiwanese court has already granted me the property in the US, and said that he needs to sign the property over in the US embassy in Taiwan, in person. He is... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
If a Taiwanese court has granted you ownership of a property in the United States and your ex-husband is refusing to comply with the order, there are several steps you can take.
First, you should consult with an attorney experienced in international family law and property disputes. They... View More
Almost 10 years of bias and discriminatory actions of all that is involved, from falsifying documents to fraudulent statements and absolutely zero proof. Mean while, the kids and I are deprived of very basic civil human rights. I need my rights back to see and embrace my children they lunch visits... View More
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answered on Dec 3, 2023
In California, if the other parent of your children has moved to the state without notifying you, especially in the context of a custody arrangement, it's important to take action to establish a parenting plan that protects your rights and the well-being of your children. The first step is to... View More
i am an undocumented immigrant, initial daca applicant from mexico 23 years of age no criminal background mentally sane wanting to know the processing time for F2B would be
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answered on Aug 22, 2024
The F2B visa category, which is for unmarried adult children (21 years or older) of U.S. permanent residents, generally has a processing time that varies depending on your country of origin. For applicants from Mexico, the wait times can be significantly longer than the average due to high demand.... View More
Marriage licence - in 1993 in USA
Marcela (myself) -lives in Irvine,CA
Husband - lives in Czech Republic
Property - in USA and USA
Spousal support needed from husband
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answered on Aug 19, 2024
Divorce involving multiple countries, like the USA and the Czech Republic, can be complicated, but there are steps you can take to protect your interests. Since your marriage was in the USA and you reside in California, you can file for divorce in California. This allows you to address property... View More
Please assist me with this crisis.
My tyrannical ex-boyfriend and his associates were deported and sanctioned against by U.S Gov. for war crimes and crimes against humanity, totally unrelated to me.
They have since carried out cyberattacks, ordered international criminal networks... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2024
I’m really sorry to hear about what you’re going through. No, it is not legal for the FBI, U.S. Government officials, or police to protect anyone involved in trafficking, kidnapping, or sexual assault. Law enforcement agencies are supposed to protect you and investigate these crimes, not aid or... View More
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