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I’m a US citizen and my spouse lives in Denmark. We want to apply for the green card but one of the requirements is me proving I can support him financially by sending an affidavit. The problem is I’m between jobs at the moment and can’t facilitate this. On the other hand, he can provide an... View More 
answered on Nov 10, 2015
Take the average income that you have made for at least the last year and state that as your income in doing the affidavit. That is probably the best solution I can come up with right now. Go see an immigration attorney, as well. They rarely answer any questions here.
answered on Aug 10, 2015
You asked this a long time ago. I do not know of any attorneys that can handle this type of question, you need to look for an attorney who handles matters with customs.
I have for many years recieve mail from foreign countries. The intent is to "inject" them in the USPS. It is received with U.S stamps already on them. Now Customs is telling me it is ilegal to do so. Which law or regulation are they basing this on?
answered on Aug 4, 2015
Go see an international lawyer, or a family lawyer who knows about this sort of thing. I have been practicing for 30 years and do not know how to answer your question. It might just be the wrong question to ask.
answered on Aug 4, 2015
I hope you have gotten this question answered by now. Whenever you have a legal question like this it is best to go see an attorney who handles that type of law, face to face.
answered on Aug 4, 2015
Correct birth date? What do you mean? Probably is the only answer that I can give you.
Retirement pay + SS. If I choose to give up my US citizenship, will I lose these 2 pay items? Is there an exit tax?
I been going in and out of the u,s I work with and American company from Louisiana based in Dubai working in Angola 60/60 if I apply for my papers what can I do because I need to keep work out of the state can I get a special permit to keep work out of the state?
answered on Jul 28, 2015
Immigration attorneys rarely answer questions here. Go see one.
answered on Mar 21, 2015
This is not an international law question just because you are an international student. The law of the location applies.
The bill is generated by a British citizen who operates an unregistered consulting firm in Antibes, France. All work was performed in various French ports, but the boat is British Registry. The legal owner of the boat is a corporation located in Douglas Isle of Man, UK. The boat is no longer in... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2015
The law of the land where the contract was entered into probably controls. What does the contract say?
answered on Jan 12, 2015
Perhaps because you are not a resident of her state? Or perhaps because you are not a citizen of the USA.
answered on Jul 26, 2012
Probably on the internet, but I never have searched for that. It's worth giving it a try.
answered on Aug 4, 2011
The complete list is here http://www.hcch.net/index_en.php?act=states.listing
Florida Rogatory Commission. Procedure, the latest law, including Statutes, and, Rules of Court before I dictate a Motion & schedule a hearing
answered on Aug 4, 2011
Depending on the country, you may need letter rogatory and use The Hague COnvention
answered on Aug 4, 2011
International precedents are not considered. However, you can always cite it but not without having at least partial support with U.S. legal precedents.
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