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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Education Law and International Law for Delaware on
Q: I am a F1 student, I did complete the process to request I-20 in 9/3/2023, but recently he found out he forgot.

I am a F1 student, I did complete the process to request I-20 in 9/3/2023, but recently the international office manager found out he forgot.

He forgot to send me accept letter and I-20, I did finish the full process for application and enrolled in. Because he forgot, My I-20 expired... View More

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answered on May 22, 2024

If the international office manager forgot to send your acceptance letter and I-20, and your I-20 expired on 10/23/2023, there are steps you can take to address this issue.

First, yes, the manager can do a data fix to correct the situation. The acceptance letter is typically required for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, International Law and Education Law for Delaware on
Q: I am a F1 student, but the international student manager forgot to process my I-20 last year, currently it expired.

I am a F1 student, last year I finished application and I-20 request process for new school and studied there, but the international student manager forgot to process the I-20 request, he also forgot to sent me an acceptance letter which considered an evidence at data fix process. In this case, can... View More

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answered on May 22, 2024

If your international student manager acknowledges the mistake and provides all necessary information, a data fix might be possible. The success of this request largely depends on the honesty and thoroughness of the details submitted. The manager should outline the error and provide any missing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law, Education Law and International Law for Delaware on
Q: after F1 violation(I fotgot, school forgot too), will the re application for SEVIS succeed?

F1 student, after I graduated i didn't got an offer from idealistic school because I applied too late, went to a nearby University Master degree for maintaining status, this year I got offer from the school I want to go to, but they told me they didn't receive the SEVIS code, I asked my... View More

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answered on May 21, 2024

Based on the information you provided, it seems that there was an oversight in the transfer of your SEVIS record from your bachelor's degree school to your current school, which has led to complications in transferring your SEVIS record to the new school you want to attend. This situation can... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law, Business Formation, Business Law and International Law for Delaware on
Q: Legal ways to start an US business from a country that has no double taxation treaty with the US and avoid double taxed?

E.g Delaware often mentioned as an offshore location and a business friendly state. Can I avoid being double taxed somehow (legally)? I would gladly pay taxes in the US. If i can't find a solution soon, i have to find another english market, unfortunately.

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answered on Mar 8, 2024

Starting a business in the US from a country without a double taxation treaty can indeed present challenges, but there are legal pathways to minimize the impact of being taxed in both jurisdictions. Delaware is a popular choice for international business owners due to its business-friendly laws,... View More

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Q: What would US diplomats in the UK do a British woman gives birth to a child

What would US diplomats in the UK do a British woman gives birth to a child and she makes clear that she does not want her child to be a US citizen because of the IRS taxes and does not want her child taken out the UK and Ireland and does not want her child to visit the USA before age 18 for child... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

If a British woman gives birth to a child in the UK and does not want the child to be a US citizen, US diplomats in the UK would not have any involvement in this matter. It is the choice of the parents whether to apply for US citizenship for their child or not. If the child is not a US citizen,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Federal Crimes, International Law and Small Claims for Delaware on
Q: I need help suing Puerto Rico

I live in Delaware I am the father of four daughters who live in Puerto Rico in 2008 for which a pension was fixed for me in 2011 in 2019 my eldest daughter turned 21 years old and still continues to pay the pension in in 2019 and second daughter left home and still continues to pay the pension in... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 21, 2021

You might have better chances of a response with this question if you reposted under Puerto Rico. Your post remains open for two weeks. Even though you're in Delaware, it sounds like Puerto Rico is where the pension originates from. There is not a section here for Pensions, but you could try... View More

1 Answer | Asked in International Law for Delaware on
Q: About form G325: I am in legal status since I came in 2009, but worked without permit for 2 years on visa, should I say?

My husband (a citizen) and me are applying for my residency. in form G325, there is a question about 5 yr employment. Since I came in the US , I maintained legal status, but worked without work permit for almost 2 yrs. Then I stopped working, and later applied for 1 year temporary work permit - was... View More

Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jun 21, 2014

The form G325 states that there are severe penalties for falsifying or concealing facts. As an attorney, my advice is to tell the truth. Your application might be denied, but if you conceal the truth, the consequences could be worse.

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