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Q: I´m an American Citizen my fianceé lives in Brazil. Should we get married there or in the US?
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
If you are looking for the fastest way you should get married in brazil and apply for her green card, the only disadvantage in this situation is the process takes 6 to 8 months and your fiance will not be able to come to the US until her petition gets approved. If you do not want live away from each other after marriage, you should apply for a fiance visa for your fiance to come here and get married and she can wait here with you for the 6 to 8 months to get her petition approved. Either way...
If you are looking for the fastest way you should get married in brazil and apply for her green card, the only disadvantage in this situation is the process takes 6 to 8 months and your fiance will not be able to come to the US until her petition gets approved. If you do not want live away from each other after marriage, you should apply for a fiance visa for your fiance to come here and get married and she can wait here with you for the 6 to 8 months to get her petition approved. Either way...
Q: I'll be a resident in the US for 3 years soon but haven't been living with my spouse. Can I apply for citizenship?
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
If you were not married for atleast an year before you got your green card you will have to wait for 5 years before you can naturalize. I suggest you contact an immigration attorney in private to assist you. All the best.
-Shan Potts
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15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that...
If you were not married for atleast an year before you got your green card you will have to wait for 5 years before you can naturalize. I suggest you contact an immigration attorney in private to assist you. All the best.
-Shan Potts
Like our facebook page for regular immigration and visa updates - www.facebook.com/pottsmartinez
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that...
Q: I bought a cream at rite aid called Renewal intensive deep wrinkle cream and after using it twice I'm having a bad a
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
If you are just having an allergic reaction, this would not be a defective product. Someone with a peanut allergy cannot sue Jif if they eat Jif's peanut butter, as the product is not defective. Now, if you are allergic to an ingredient that was not listed on the product, then you may have a case.
If you are just having an allergic reaction, this would not be a defective product. Someone with a peanut allergy cannot sue Jif if they eat Jif's peanut butter, as the product is not defective. Now, if you are allergic to an ingredient that was not listed on the product, then you may have a case.
Q: can I take my husband passport and 10 year residency card from him and leave him in his country
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
I am pretty sure if you do that without his consent he might press criminal charges against you. Do not indulge in such activities. All the best. -Shan Potts
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15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a lawyer to analyze...
I am pretty sure if you do that without his consent he might press criminal charges against you. Do not indulge in such activities. All the best. -Shan Potts
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15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a lawyer to analyze...
Q: Can I sue for lost wages if a allegation investigation proofs to be unfounded?
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
Who would you sue? CPS would likely be immune if they are just following up on a report/tip, and your employer would likely be fine. Now, if the person who reported it could be determined and if they were lying, then perhaps you could go after them, but good luck getting money out of an individual.
Who would you sue? CPS would likely be immune if they are just following up on a report/tip, and your employer would likely be fine. Now, if the person who reported it could be determined and if they were lying, then perhaps you could go after them, but good luck getting money out of an individual.
Q: My grandmother passed away and while she was receiving hospice care her stepbrother came from Puerto Rico and took
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
The land is in New York state? Has the deed been recorded? If so, you really don't need the original for anything that I can think of.
The land is in New York state? Has the deed been recorded? If so, you really don't need the original for anything that I can think of.
Q: I have G-4 visa, but need to apply another visa status before it expired. Could I apply for another visa before expired?
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
The general rule of thumb is that you apply for an extension or a change of status 3 months before your current visa expires. I suggest you contact an immigration attorney via email or phone to get started with this process as soon as you can. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best.
-Shan Potts
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15 years...
The general rule of thumb is that you apply for an extension or a change of status 3 months before your current visa expires. I suggest you contact an immigration attorney via email or phone to get started with this process as soon as you can. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best.
-Shan Potts
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Q: I work for a company who's running a side business (90% employees don't know about). I do task for both, is it legal?
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
Yes, they can do that, and yes, you can work for both. They just have to pay you properly for both.
Yes, they can do that, and yes, you can work for both. They just have to pay you properly for both.
Q: Can an employer turn you in to insurance company after they hire you??
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
Is this like a magic trick or something? What would they turn you in for, and theoretically, an employer or anyone else can turn anyone else in for any sort of crime, if that is what you are asking.
Is this like a magic trick or something? What would they turn you in for, and theoretically, an employer or anyone else can turn anyone else in for any sort of crime, if that is what you are asking.
Q: is a verbal promise as binding as a written agreement if multiple witnesses are present?
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
Oral contracts can be just as enforceable and written contracts. Witnesses are not required, but it makes it a lot easier to prove later.
Oral contracts can be just as enforceable and written contracts. Witnesses are not required, but it makes it a lot easier to prove later.
Q: My mother has a green card and it is still valid. She left the U.S. In 2007, can she still travel to the U.S.
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers' answer
It is unlikely that she will be granted a travel visa this time. An experienced immigration attorneywill give you with the best solution for your mom case. Good luck.
It is unlikely that she will be granted a travel visa this time. An experienced immigration attorneywill give you with the best solution for your mom case. Good luck.
Q: I am married to a US citizen, I had my first interview and after two weeks I was granted a conditional 2 years green
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
Most likely not if you submit enough proof that you have been living with your spouse for the last two years without any major problems. All the best.
-Shan Potts
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15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a...
Most likely not if you submit enough proof that you have been living with your spouse for the last two years without any major problems. All the best.
-Shan Potts
Like our facebook page for regular immigration and visa updates - www.facebook.com/pottsmartinez
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough facts are known. It is your responsibility to retain a...
Q: I am actively seeking an attorney to file an action against st. Francis hospital In Roslyn ER department for negligence.
Adam Studnicki's answer
You can use the find a lawyer tool on this site, or google, to search for lawyers. Don't delay.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer...
You can use the find a lawyer tool on this site, or google, to search for lawyers. Don't delay.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer...
Q: if a taxi driver hits another vehicle with no passenger inside & its the driver fault do the driver have to pay for it
Adam Studnicki's answer
Why not make a claim with the insurance company and let them handle it? A local lawyer can advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local...
Why not make a claim with the insurance company and let them handle it? A local lawyer can advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local...
Q: my daughter fell 20 ft in 2011. her lawyer is now asking me for my facebook log in and password. do i need to?
Adam Studnicki's answer
Ask the lawyer why they need it.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal advice and help with your specific situation at...
Ask the lawyer why they need it.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal advice and help with your specific situation at...
Q: Do I have any legal rights against my daughter school when the staff failed to do there job, which left my daughter not
Adam Studnicki's answer
Not clear if there was injury from the delay. A local injury lawyer can advise.Don't delay.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to...
Not clear if there was injury from the delay. A local injury lawyer can advise.Don't delay.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to...
Q: Traveling to US Virgin island during change of Visa Status from F1 to H1B, will i have any problem coming back
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
You may get some questions since you are leaving in may while your status expires in July (given you are not selected in the lottery), if you answer the questions from the immigration officers properly you should be just fine to be able to come back. I suggest talking to an immigration attorney to find out how you can improve the chances of getting picked in the H1B lottery. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best....
You may get some questions since you are leaving in may while your status expires in July (given you are not selected in the lottery), if you answer the questions from the immigration officers properly you should be just fine to be able to come back. I suggest talking to an immigration attorney to find out how you can improve the chances of getting picked in the H1B lottery. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best....
Q: U.S. Citizen Apply for Illegal Brother for Visa.
Camlinh Nguyen Rogers' answer
There are questions and answers similar to your situation on our website at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. You can take a look for general information. Good luck.
There are questions and answers similar to your situation on our website at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. You can take a look for general information. Good luck.
Q: Can I open a company that charges people a monthly fee of 50$ only to return them the money minus 5%
Adam Studnicki's answer
Talk to a local banking lawyer to see if those laws apply.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal advice and help with...
Talk to a local banking lawyer to see if those laws apply.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get legal advice and help with...
Q: I-130 petition process could be affected if staying over the time it was permited with a tourist visa?
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
You should always know over-staying your tourist visa is a risky thing to do. You might end up getting banned from entering the US. Try to apply for a extension if you have something important that requires you to stay here. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best.
-Shan Potts
Like our facebook page for regular immigration and visa updates - www.facebook.com/pottsmartinez
15 years of successful...
You should always know over-staying your tourist visa is a risky thing to do. You might end up getting banned from entering the US. Try to apply for a extension if you have something important that requires you to stay here. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations. All the best.
-Shan Potts
Like our facebook page for regular immigration and visa updates - www.facebook.com/pottsmartinez
15 years of successful...
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