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My father is a dual citizen in Vienna, Austria and the USA. He is desiring to move to the USA but due to the low cost of a long list of medicines he gets in Vienna covered by your Universal policy he and I are unsure if this Austrian/Universal coverage has any way to cover his... View More 
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answered on Jan 6, 2024
Generally, Austrian universal health coverage is designed to cover medical expenses incurred within Austria. If your father moves to the USA, this coverage typically would not extend to cover medical expenses or medications in the United States. Each country's health system operates... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
Yes, an EU country can impose sanctions on a non-EU country without the prior approval of the United Nations. While UN sanctions carry international weight and are adopted by member states, individual countries or groups like the EU have the authority to implement their own sanctions based on their... View More
reasons the company used to not process the payment(28350$) was wrong .
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
To pursue legal action against EGoGames for banning you and not processing your withdrawal of $28,350, first review the company's terms of service and user agreement. These documents often contain clauses related to dispute resolution, which can include arbitration or specific legal... View More
I don't have parental consent and I provide everything for myself and right now i live alone and will still be living alone in the US. The country I live in does not have a possibility of emancipation.
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
Hi! In the United States, emancipation laws vary from state to state, and not all states have specific laws regarding emancipation. Generally, emancipation is a legal process that allows a minor to become legally independent from their parents or guardians. To seek emancipation, you typically need... View More
My ex-husband and I are Taiwanese citizens with a property in the United States. We went through courts and arbitration, and after many years of appeals, I was awarded the property in the United States.
I already offered to have the paperwork prepared here in the US and sent to Taiwan for... View More
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answered on Dec 22, 2023
In California, you can file a petition to confirm a foreign arbitration award, including those related to property disputes. This process is governed by the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, which California has adopted. The court will review the arbitration record and, if it... View More
There’s already a case started in other country for the child support he never payed and that he sign a contract saying the amount he would pay every month, married a women in another country and falsified his documents
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In Texas, as in other states, bigamy – being married to more than one person at the same time – is illegal. If a person marries in Texas while already legally married in another country, that second marriage could be considered invalid under Texas law. Furthermore, falsifying documents to enter... View More
My friend has been married for about 10 years…now, after 10 years she is trying to bring him to california through the immigration process. But during the immigration process, she cheated on him with someone else… can that cause an issue for her husbands ability to get his papers/citizenship?
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answered on Dec 21, 2023
In the immigration process, the primary consideration for granting citizenship through marriage is the authenticity of the marriage itself. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) examines whether the marriage was entered into in good faith and not solely for immigration... View More
I have researched binary options platforms and I understand that if you have no experience trading then the Canadians government recommends against it and that it is not legal to offer binary options in Canada. But I keep reading that Canadians may trade on offshore binary options platforms... View More
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answered on Dec 19, 2023
It's true that - in Canada - it's illegal for companies to market or offer binary options trading within the country. However, Canadian citizens are not prohibited from trading binary options with offshore platforms. This situation presents a risk, as many offshore platforms are not... View More
I made a real estate investment with a company based in Canada that flips houses for sale, run by one guy. I met the founder and in the contract, the expected return was to be a couple years. More than that has passed and this year I could not reach the founder anymore. The last time he talked to... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
In your situation, where you've made a real estate investment with a Canadian company and are now unable to contact the founder, considering legal action is understandable. First, review the contract you have with the company. It should outline the terms of your investment, the expected return... View More
I made a real estate investment with a company based in Canada that flips houses for sale, run by one guy. I met the founder and in the contract, the expected return was to be a couple years. More than that has passed and this year I could not reach the founder anymore. The last time he talked to... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
Apparently you have taken a risk without much investigation. It would probably be a lawsuit in Canada, but you will have to read your contract. There may not be a breach as of yet from your statments. In any event, you need to look closely at your defendant target. He may be judgment proof.... View More
Hi, I heard that under Texas law, international students can qualify for in-state tuition rates by receiving a competitive scholarship. Are there other methods besides scholarships that allow international students to be eligible for in-state tuition? Could you provide a brief explanation of these... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
In Texas, international students have limited pathways to qualify for in-state tuition rates aside from obtaining a competitive scholarship. One such method involves establishing Texas residency, but this can be challenging for international students due to visa restrictions.
International... View More
My mom is from another country. Can I operate my business like this without breaking any guidelines of my F1-visa, the business will be registered in my Mom's name. Will that be okay? What's your advise on this?
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
Registering an LLC in your mother's name while you are on an F1 visa in the USA requires careful consideration of both immigration and business laws. As an international student, your F1 visa has specific restrictions regarding employment and business operations.
Firstly, you should... View More
i import chemicals from the US. they have msds files with ingredients listed. some ingredients are trade secrets. the supplier told me they are not chemicals, by law i need to list every chemical in the EU in the msds i create for the products i import. i now found out who the original supplier,... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
In your situation, where you've been importing and selling chemical products in the EU under potentially false information about their ingredients, immediate action is necessary. The first step is to halt the sale of these products. Continuing to sell them could increase your liability,... View More
My mom is from another country. Can I operate my business like this without breaking any guidelines of my F1-visa, the business will be registered in my Mom's name. Will that be okay? What's your advise on this?
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
Using your mom's name to register an LLC in the USA is technically possible, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind:
Legal Implications: Registering an LLC in someone else's name, even if it's your mom, may not be against the law in itself. However,... View More
I have a question about establishing an LLC in Texas. Is it possible for international students to form an LLC in the state, considering the restrictions on off-campus work? Specifically, if we hire employees from other countries to perform the work, is this a viable option? Additionally, if... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
International students in Texas can establish an LLC, but it's important to navigate this carefully due to visa constraints. Your student visa status, typically an F-1, places limitations on off-campus employment. However, owning an LLC doesn't automatically equate to employment.... View More
I have a question about establishing an LLC in Texas. Is it possible for international students to form an LLC in the state, considering the restrictions on off-campus work? Specifically, if we hire employees from other countries to perform the work, is this a viable option? Additionally, if... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2023
First consult a TX business lawyer regarding non-citizens owning an LLC. F-1 student visa will only allow very passive involvement, and you cannot draw a salary or profit from the LLC. There are options through an LLC to petition for it's owner but it depends on the employment-authorized... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2023
As an international student in the United States, you have the opportunity to invest in stocks, but there are a few important considerations to keep in mind. Firstly, you must comply with the regulations set by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as well as any rules applicable in your... View More
Greetings! I reside in Texas and am presently an international student enrolled at the University of Texas Arlington. I obtained a non-resident tuition waiver from the university through a scholarship, as mandated by Texas law. My future plans involve applying for a green card/residency post my... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
Receiving a non-resident tuition waiver at a university in Texas, like the one you have at the University of Texas Arlington, typically does not directly affect your residency status for immigration purposes. These waivers are granted based on scholarship criteria and are not considered public... View More
I was contracted to fly an airliner from Willemstad, Curaçao to Springfield, MO, with a stop in Miami, FL to clear customs.
The airplane bears a United States registration, is registered to a leasing company with a Miami address, but is operated by a Curaçao based airline.
We... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
In a case like this, the jurisdiction for the lawsuit can be complex, as it involves multiple countries and entities. Generally, the location where the contract was signed or where the defendant operates can be significant factors in determining jurisdiction. Given that the airline is based in... View More
My ex-husband and I are Taiwanese citizens with a property in the United States. He is refusing to sign over the house.
The Taiwanese court has already granted me the property in the US, and said that he needs to sign the property over in the US embassy in Taiwan, in person. He is... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2023
If a Taiwanese court has granted you ownership of a property in the United States and your ex-husband is refusing to comply with the order, there are several steps you can take.
First, you should consult with an attorney experienced in international family law and property disputes. They... View More
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