H-1B is a dual intent visa. You do not need advance parole while traveling on an H-1B visa. You would not be deemed to have abandoned your I-485 application if you left the US while your I-485 is pending, because H-1B is dual intent and you can travel on it.

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This is easy. This is a small claims case as the amount in controversy is less than $10,000.00. The amount someone sues for has very little to do with anything. The Court will award the cost to repair/clean/restore the car. If a restraining order was in effect, additional monetary penalties may... View More

If your wife files a Ch. 13, she should identify whatever income/payment of debt you provide. In addtion, she should show whatever share of household expenses you provide.

In a Chapter 7, the "curtain" drops on date of iling (wife's eligibility for bankruptcy may be... View More

First of all, you have no right to contract until you are age 18 or over. Secondly, if your parents are still married, they are not legally obligated to provide you support through college. That is only a requirement if there is a divorce case and certain criteria are met. Usually I say they... View More

You posted this twice but you don't provide any details. You described the incident as a "near miss," yet you talk about a witness and a possible pending citation. For what? Did the cyclist hit your car? Did the cyclist wreck his bicycle to avoid colliding with you? Was the... View More

Generally, yes. But it can also be fact-specific - radius of dog's tether, person affirmatively approached or simply had nowhere else to pass, manner in which you tried to warn off, etc. In some cases, the person's conduct could be deemed contributory. Luckily, the damage sounds like it... View More

If you could prove that you warned the individual (such as by an eyewitness who overheard the exchange), the person who your dog attacked may bear some contributory negligence. That notwithstanding, you are liable for the attack because the animal was out of your control. The fact that your dog... View More

Yes. Do not buy a house during the marriage unless you understand all of the legal consequences. Based on your message, you may believe that "your" money is yours because it comes from your paycheck and it is placed into your account. This is not accurate. I highly suggest that you speak... View More

You posted this twice but you don't provide any details. You described the incident as a "near miss," yet you talk about a witness and a possible pending citation. For what? Did the cyclist hit your car? Did the cyclist wreck his bicycle to avoid colliding with you? Was the... View More

Congratulations on your recent marriage and upcoming addition to your family!

Your prior I-485 denial (due to lack of cooperation from your previous spouse) does not automatically jeopardize your new adjustment of status application, as long as your current marriage is genuine and you meet... View More

This is a very delicate and stressful situation, and it’s clear you're trying to handle it responsibly while protecting someone you care about. The main legal risk your boyfriend faces is whether the messages—especially those sent before you turned 17—could be interpreted as evidence of... View More

I agree with much of what my colleague wrote. That said, I must point out that someone with a severe allergy to peanuts bears the responsibility of asking whether food contains peanuts before they ingest it. You cannot charge the entire world with the responsibility of knowing that you have an... View More

The Auction License Act, 225 ILCS 407/5-1, et. seq., governs the conduct of auctioneers. Under the Act, an "Auctioneer" is defined as "a person or entity who, for another, for a fee, compensation, commission, or any other valuable consideration at auction or with the intention or... View More

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answered on Jun 16, 2025

It is illegal for your employer to take any type of adverse action against you because you used FMLA leave. Any such adverse action would constitute FMLA discrimination. The comment from your boss is way off base, and you should strongly consider raising this with HR, if you have not already done... View More

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Before you sign a contract to purchase or pay the grantor, hire an IL attorney to search the title and check for any environmental problems. You may need an environmental consultant, and you must check with both State and US EPAs. Buying a dirty site will destroy you. Also do not have the... View More

The question does not describe when the policy which covered the vehicle on the date of accident was issued. Illinois law requires a policy holder to read/review the policy when it is issued to verify they have the insurance coverage they requested and if unsure, to contact their agent/broker to... View More

I'm very sorry to hear of the situation you find yourself in. Though not all necessary facts are provided in your description, I can confidently inform you that under nearly all circumstances, it should never take 10 months to resolve a client's liens. Personal injury attorneys know the... View More

You provide none of the details necessary to provide any meaningful answer to your question. Liens and subrogation interests can be complicated and are easily confused. Why didn't you ask these questions when you authorized the settlement? In my experience, clients don't care whether... View More

If you are within the city limits of Chicago, your landlord had a duty to protect your property for 7 days under local ordinance. Elsewhere in Illinois, unless there is a provision to the contrary in the rental agreement, Landlords should follow a "best practice" scenario of storing... View More

Contact the attorney with a solid repayment plan. You MUST make the court-ordered payments; there's no getting around the court order. (Of course it went to your ex-wife.) Set aside your feelings about your ex; this is a legal obligation. Get on with it.