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Q: My husband has a court date Feb 1 2024 at my lawyers office we had one Dec 22 at his office and my lawyer sent him to ge

Get fingerprints at a place that is shutdown so they never got done and case was moved to Feb 1 and i been calling the lawyer daily he didn’t return any calls and again my husband did not get the fingerprints he needs to be able to close his case please what can we do?

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answered on Jan 24, 2024

In your situation, it's essential to address the issue of the fingerprints as soon as possible, since they are a crucial part of your husband's case. First, you should find an alternative location where your husband can get his fingerprints taken. This information can often be found on... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, DUI / DWI and Immigration Law for Rhode Island on
Q: Will my green card be denied? I have two domestic violence dismissed and two simple duis first dui in 2018 and 2 2023
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answered on Jan 11, 2024

It looks like your question is diving into the world of "Crimmigration," where criminal and immigration law meet. If you've got a green card and get a DUI, it could mess with your good moral character standing for 3-5 years. Things get even trickier with domestic violence cases –... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence, DUI / DWI and Immigration Law for Rhode Island on
Q: Will my green card be denied? I have two domestic violence dismissed and two simple duis first dui in 2018 and 2 2023
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answered on Jan 9, 2024

The outcome of a green card application can be influenced by your criminal history. While the dismissal of your domestic violence charges is positive, the presence of two DUI offenses, especially with one being recent, may impact your application. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)... View More

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Q: How do I prevent my naturalized citizen daughter in law from being deported by Trump?
Carlo Franco L. Borja
Carlo Franco L. Borja
answered on Nov 11, 2024

Generally, a naturalized US citizen can no longer be deported

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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Rhode Island on
Q: How do I start a country

I have a dream of one day starting a country by building an island about 50 miles off the east coast of the US, how would i get recognition as an independent state without joining an alliance-type group like Nato or the United Nations?

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Nov 7, 2022

https://foreignpolicy.com/2008/02/26/how-to-start-your-own-country-in-four-easy-steps/

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Q: initally a naturalized citizen.felony jail. To be deported now sayin not naturalized. If i marry can he stay

He was naturalized by his father and his mother was from england he has lived here for approx 30 years. Felony jail for 14 years now to be deported immediatley. If we marry can he stay or do i have to move away with him

Hector E. Quiroga
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answered on Jul 9, 2019

There is no guarantee of that; it depends on the felony. He needs to speak with an immigration attorney.

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Q: Does she qualify to apply for citizenship ?

Married 5 years, in the United States 3 years. He just became citizen, making her here for 3 and now currently married to a US citizen. Since he just became a us citizen does she still have to wait for 5 years due to him not being a citizens when they married or can she apply after the 3 years of... View More

Deron Edward Smallcomb
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Deron Edward Smallcomb
answered on Apr 5, 2019

You will still have to wait for 5 years as her Green Card was not obtained as a result of marrying a US Citizen.

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Q: my uncle was sentenced to seven years for heroin distribution, in 1984. Can he still get green card from his mom?

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Carl Shusterman
Carl Shusterman
answered on Apr 30, 2018

No, because his conviction makes him inadmissible to the US. He should see a criminal attorney to see if there is any possibility of getting his conviction vacated.

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Q: I am on a H1-B visit to USA. My accommodation is borne by my client however my employer deducts the same from my salary?

My company is located in NJ,but i am working for a client in RI. My accommodation cost is reimbursed by the client, however my company deducts it from my salary. Please let me know if it is legal to do so.

Shan Dimitris Potts
Shan Dimitris Potts
answered on Dec 1, 2015

You will have to look at your employment contract that you signed when joining in order to address this issue. Without seeing the contract it is not possible to say if that is legal or not. All the best.

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Q: Can I go visit my home country(Liberia), can I return without issue?

I hold a valid permanent resident card, but was denied citizenship.

Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
answered on Jun 14, 2015

Seek for opinions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com

2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Rhode Island on
Q: How can an adopted immediate relative gain citizenship. And how and the process.
Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on May 20, 2015

Meet with an immigration attorney in provate to discuss the particulars of what you are trying to accomplish.

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Q: Can I marry a girl from Ireland who is visiting the USA while I'm going thru the asylum process? can she stay here

Can she live here legally as my wife as I wait for the outcome of the visa

Neville Bedford
Neville Bedford
answered on Mar 27, 2015

Meet with an immigration attorney to discuss the particulars unique to your situation.

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Q: will my son be able to have visitation rights after applying for a green card?
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers
answered on Jan 16, 2015

The stated facts are insufficient to answer your question. Complete contact form on our website to learn how we proceed with your case. Good luck.

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