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1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law on
Q: buenos tardes ,quisiera saber el precio y costo de un tramite de visa para una panameña casada con estadounidense .

se requiere para legalizar a la panameña casado con ciudadnod e nacionalidad estadounidence con lugar de nacimiento puerto rico, amos residen aqui en Panama, puede cintactarme

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answered on Mar 5, 2024

Good afternoon, when considering the visa process for a Panamanian citizen married to a U.S. citizen, it's important to first identify the specific type of visa required. For spouses of U.S. citizens looking to move to the United States, the CR-1 (Conditional Resident Visa) or the IR-1... View More

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Q: My i797 is valid till 2026, company is filed H1 amendment, with out approval of amendment can i file H4 & EAD Eextension
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answered on Mar 5, 2024

When your company files an H1 amendment, it indicates changes in your employment terms such as job duties, work location, or salary. This process is necessary to maintain the validity of your H1B status under the new conditions. Your I-797 form, which confirms your legal status and work... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Should proposed order to file third complaint be filed with motion to set aside dismissal against a defendant?

Should proposed order to file third complaint be filed with motion to set aside dismissal against a defendant, with copy of amended complaint?

(Given that separate motion for leave to file amended complaint is referenced in motion to set aside dismissal)

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answered on Mar 5, 2024

In California, when filing a motion to set aside a dismissal against a defendant under Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 473(b), it is generally advisable to include a proposed order granting leave to file an amended complaint along with a copy of the proposed amended complaint.

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for California on
Q: Re: 72 chevelle ss - Police won't let me make report. Title was changed from my name but i never authorized that.?

Since i don't know whose name it was changed to i can't get any info. I've been to dmv, police depts, AAA, no one will give me the name it was transferred to. I would know that if it was legit. So if you can tell me who i need to talk to or where i need to go to get some... View More

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answered on Mar 5, 2024

Hi Leslie,

I'm sorry to hear about your situation with your 1972 Chevelle SS. It sounds like you're dealing with a case of potential title fraud. Here are some steps you can take to try to resolve this issue:

1. File a complaint with the California DMV Investigations...
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Q: Prerequisites for filing motion to set aside dismissal against defendant?

Is leave to file third amended complaint is pre-requisite for filing motion to set aside dismissal against defendant?

What statute or rule defines that?

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answered on Mar 5, 2024

In California, leave to file an amended complaint is not a prerequisite for filing a motion to set aside a dismissal against a defendant. The relevant statute that governs setting aside dismissals is California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 473(b).

CCP § 473(b) allows a party to file a...
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