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Is one remark consider age discrimination or does it have to be a pattern of behavior?
answered on Aug 6, 2019
Well, it depends on what the policy is at your workplace. Generally speaking, I would say that actual... View More 
answered on Aug 5, 2019
The survivor of the two joint tenants becomes sole owner of the property as a matter of law. The survivor can, but need not, file a new deed to show the property is solely theirs. They will need the death certificate and a new deed drafted. Alternatively, they may only need to record the death... View More
This is a confidential question.
answered on Jul 12, 2019
This is a public forum, it is not confidential. I recommend you consult with an attorney about this in person. Obviously it is not good. You are stating that someone has engaged in fraud against the government. If discovered that person could be prosecuted and it may affect the immigration status... View More
My sister is currently attempting to sponsor my parents in receiving their green cards. My parents are currently on A-2 visas because my dad is employed with the Thai embassy as local staff. They both do not have medical records because rural thailand does not keep track of those very well. I... View More
answered on Jun 25, 2019
You sister can file the visa petitions at the same time your parents file applications for green cards. Your sister will need to show financial sponsorship, too. Your parents will need to get medical exams, and any doctor qualified to do immigration medicals will be able to give them all of the... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2019
No. It’s not even a moving violation and carries no points. Normal fine is $25.
My spouse's B2 visa got rejected twice (in two different cities, Kolkata & Delhi, in India) while my H1B visa transfer petition was in process to start a new job. Now my H1B visa is approved and stamped, and my spouse will be applying for H4 on my H1B. What are the chances for rejection?... View More
answered on May 30, 2019
A B2 visa rejection would not normally affect the H4 eligibility, but it depends why the B2 was rejected. If you're concerned, I would recommend that your wife speak to an attorney in person before applying, just to make sure there aren't any issues that would prevent her from qualifying.
answered on May 30, 2019
You will need to meet with an experienced immigration attorney and provide them with a copy of the approval as well as the notice of intent to revoke. You will also have to give them all the information about yourself which will help them to give you the proper advice. Unfortunately, you have not... View More
answered on May 28, 2019
Yes a US citizen can marry a foreigner on a visa. As a general rule, yes the foreign spouse may remain in the US while they are awaiting their adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident. In order to make certain that the facts of your case allow this, I suggest that you speak with... View More
If my 4 kids are born in the United states can I apply for my residency because of my kids being born here. Or what necessary steps could my husband and I take ? My kids wants to stay here and do not want to go back home . They are all less than 10yrs old.
answered on May 18, 2019
No. In and of itself, simply having U.S. citizen children does not supply a basis for permanent residency. U.S. citizen children must be 21 years of age to file an immigration petition on behalf of a parent. Even then, that does not guarantee permanent residency, as other requirements must be... View More
My mother's house had 1/3 roof replaced due to a wrong address. In result of myself stopping the roof contractor's workers, I fell over the tarp that blocked the path. My ankle is broken and other foot is injured. Adjuster said we need to go together in a claim against lowe's.
answered on May 17, 2019
You have a number of options. You could contact attorneys on this site (under Find a Lawyer), you could go through a bar association referral, or you could conduct your own independent search on the Internet.
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I work for a federal agency; a senior representative attended a meeting of enquiry on the Hill about an incident within the agency- at the location I direct/ oversee. The representatives did not have facts; instead, they blamed me for the negative outcome of the external investigation. I was asked... View More
answered on May 7, 2019
It definitely sounds like you need to hire a lawyer before you respond on writing or in person. Everything going forward will be shaped by your employer and the narrative he/she wants to create. You need to carefully counter that narrative. It is best to have someone speak on your behalf when... View More
answered on May 3, 2019
You need to speak with a lawyer to fill in the family tree and discuss any Will or trust that might exist. Just for the first questions:
Is there a Will, and is your or you late husbands name in it?
Did "the decedent" -- the first person to die -- we'll call him or... View More
I missed an RMD in 2018 from an inherited IRA. I realize that there is a method (Form 5329) to report the mistake, but am I legally bound to make the report?
Has now been forfeited in MD and has not been in operation for some years. Will this have any effect on my naturalization application? What if the LLc was partly owned by a US citizen?
answered on Apr 19, 2019
Unless you were committing illegal activity with the LLC, you shouldn't have any issue.
answered on Apr 6, 2019
There is no ratio in any state. What they look at is the type of the treatment; who rendered it--specialist, GP, Chiro etc--the seriousness of the impairment. You could go in as Class 1 trauma, rack up an impressive bill for MRi'S & TESTING, and be well in a week.
My mom entered the U.S on a B2 visa almost 6 months ago, her allowed time to stay is 6 months which are going to be completed in 4 days. She is from Venezuela and she is a cancer patient. during her time here she started to feel ill and she was rushed to the hospital. I don't want her to go... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2019
This is unfortunate. Some questions require more than a simple answer. It is best to discuss this matter with an attorney, who can counsel you on immigration law.
As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced a Immigration and visa... View More
I am a us citizen, we have met several times. We want to get married soon so we can be together but I am not sure that it is possible since he is illegal. He cannot go back to his country because it is not safe. He has a valid passport. Is it possible to file a k1/get married in France so he can... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2019
You have more issues than just what country he would interview in. When someone violates the immigration laws of another country, our government expects that they will do the same here. Even if you are qualified in every way, his overstay in France may prevent you from getting any type of visa,... View More
He's lived in dc for the last 10+ years and owns a home in DC. His cars are all have VA plates.
answered on Feb 20, 2019
The matter will present some factual issues, but that's all just evidentiary. If he lived in DC, you can do the probate there, and it will be easier and cheaper if it can be filed as an abbreviated unsupervised probate.
He was approximately 80 at the time. Diminished vision. Emotionally compromised. Victim of phone and mail fraud.
answered on Feb 19, 2019
You should have a consult with a lawyer before he dies. The facts matter, and they should not be discussed in an open forum.
Only need to sell stock and apartment reps will doing everything lawyer will only call to say what’s needed to be done to follow law, file paper work with court and write up a letter to beneficiary’s. Well I knew this lawyer was a trying to get ever penny he can, I have not contacted courts... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2019
Lawyers in DC are not permitted to charge a percentage— any percentage— in private unless it is a commission on sale of property. If all that is required is a petition for probate, unsupervised, with proper releases all around, it shouldn’t be more than a few thousand, and you get to review... View More
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