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I need a copy of my divorce.
answered on Dec 1, 2016
Start with the lawyer who represented you and the Court Clerk where the divorce was filed. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create any Attorney-Client... View More 
answered on Nov 28, 2016
No. You may sue under the common law for copyright infringement. However, to make use of the federal statute, which has real teeth in its statutory damages, for example, the work would have needed to have been registered first.
My friend T.L. (anonymous) was physically and verbally assaulted by her boyfriend. She had the cops remove him from her apartment (he was not on the lease in the first place) after she called to say that she felt unsafe around him. She is interested in filing a protective order, but wants to know... View More
answered on Nov 18, 2016
Great question! So, when you file in DC for a protective order, you ask what relief you are seeking. When you go to Court, the judge will complete (or you will settle with the opposing side) an order regarding your motion for a protective order. A section on that "order" includes... View More
When can apply for citizenship
born on 12-17-97 and I became PR 07/04/2013 category IR2 and since there I've been living with my mother in US. My biological mother became US citizen on 07-17-12
answered on Oct 10, 2016
You might already be a citizen through derivation under the Child Citizenship Act of 2000. You should contact an immigration attorney for a consultation to properly evaluate.
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I was involved in an accident on December 20th 2015, and there were over $7000.00 worth of damages’ done to my car. I was told by the other driver’s (who was at fault) insurance company that there is no law in DC that will require them to pay the depreciation value claim I... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2016
Check with your policy. If it has it use that and let them go after the driver.Depreciation is a new concept related to the availability of Carfax. Generally, you don't get depreciation. You can check with the insurance commissioner for DC or wherever it happened.Usually you only get the book... View More
filled FOIA back in July2016, requesting my case files from 2003 immigration court case
answered on Sep 27, 2016
EOIR FOIAs are generally speaking a little faster than USCIS. For USCIS you can expect to wait 4-6 months. But it depends on what information you are requesting.... View More
If a child was pushed to direct them in the room in which they were asked to do their chores and they slipped and hit their face on the carpet and it caused a rug burn not meaning for any of it to happen or cause injury or harm can a parent be charged for assault on a child or possibly lose custody... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2016
I would recommend contacting us at your earliest convenience. This matter is serious. In response to your question -- yes, you can be charged with assault. Assault is the unwanted touching (or imminent threat of touching) of another without privilege and without consent. DC Code 22-404(a)... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2016
What are you studying? How long is the course? Is this your first time studying in the U.S.? How old are you? - All these information are missing. I suggest you talk to your school DSO to find out if there are options for you to do that.
All the best.
-Shan Potts
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answered on May 5, 2016
As long as your green card is not expired and it won't expire while you're in Canada along with a valid passport, you should be able to travel. I suggest you submit to renew your green card as soon as possible.
answered on Apr 10, 2016
That would depend on what you were arrested for, and the reason you can't make the court date. You, most probably, will not be able to get a new court date. You should obtain counsel in Delaware immediately and inform him/her of the reason you want a new date. The more serious to offense, the... View More
Can I leave USA while my case for OPT card is pending? I plan to come back with G4 and then leave again within 3 months and enter USA with OPT card to undertake employment. This seems complicated but is it legal? Thank you.
answered on Jan 21, 2016
It takes 90-100 days for EAD to be issued. Was the EAD filed with advance parole? Do you have a pending green card application? You can always depart and re-enter on G visa; this departure and re-entry will not directly result in a denial. However, it is never advisable for you to travel while a... View More
Due to financial problems, I dropped out of college and worked as a programmer for a couple of local companies. Papers did not matter to them because I had a fair bit of self-taught skills they needed. I have been outsourced by a US company five years ago and I have been working for them ever... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2016
Have you maintained lawful status at all times? If you were on F-1, then let it lapse, and worked for 5 years without authorization, you have a problem. Having an employer file your H-1B now without addressing unlawful presence could land you in Immigration Court. Seek the advice of counsel.
I had H1b visa for four years and got laid off. I switched to B2 visa. I got a new job but my B2 expired April 10. The whole time I thought I was waiting on my H1b transfer and so I never applied for my B2 extension. I found out yesterday that the lawyer is waiting for the Labor Certification to... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2016
You need to retain counsel who must review all of the paperwork. I have received approvals for a gap of 15 months.
answered on Jan 21, 2016
Yes, it is possible, but many pro se applicants get denied. I advise you to retain knowledgeable counsel.
answered on Jan 6, 2016
You should leave the US 30 days after your visa expires. Staying after the 30 day period will cause problems for you in the future when you try to come back into US. All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be... View More
Hi,
I am on a H1B visa, valid untill end of 2018. Since my project in US is getting over this month end, I have been assigned a new project which is in Canada from next month onwards.
Now the situation is, we had applied H1B visa this year in April'15, for my wife who is... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2016
LEGALLY, she will accrue unlawful presence since you will not be working for the H-1B employer. However, since it is less than 6 months of unlawful presence, if she departs she will not trigger the 3 -year bar. It is never good to accrue unlawful presence.
I am currently attending a private university in the District of Columbia. The Campus Police department confiscated my pocket knife citing "weapon's law violation" and are charging me, through the university's justice system, with that charge. My question is the Police Officer... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2015
Yes. That is the evidence to be used in the informal trial against you. I suggest that you hire an attorney for this. What does the student handbook say?
answered on Nov 7, 2015
This question will most likely sit here forever if I do not direct you to go see a local criminal defense attorney about this.
On federal probation but the state has allowed marijuana use for medical and recreational purposes.
answered on Oct 28, 2015
No facts given. That is like asking grandma to make fried chicken without the chicken.
Or guardian present? Even if it was just he said she said?
answered on Oct 25, 2015
What use is it to ask if something can happen that already has happened? The point is what can be done about it. The answer to that is that you need to have a full discussion with a local private criminal defense attorney to find out.
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