Uninsured motorist fee no longer an option as of July 1, 2024
While Virginians can be fined for driving uninsured in the commonwealth, currently they can register their vehicles without being insured by paying a fee. However, as of July 1, 2024, this will no longer be the case. All motorists in Virginia must carry auto insurance as of July 1, 2024. After that date, those who do
Can I file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy if I’m not a U.S. citizen?
Hard financial times can fall upon anyone living in the U.S., even if they are not a U.S. citizen. A person living in the U.S. with a Green Card might be interested in filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but can they do so if they are not a U.S. Citizen? Who can file for Chapter
What type of “financial compensation” might you be entitled to?
Victims of personal injury incidents in America probably recall hearing in TV commercials or seeing on billboards that they might be able to recover “financial compensation” if they pursue legal action. But, if you have been a victim of a personal injury incident, just what type of “financial compensation” might you be entitled to? Types
¿Qué se necesita para calificar para la DACA?
El programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés) ha hecho posible el sueño de quedarse en los Estados Unidos para miles de inmigrantes que antes no sabían si tendrían que volver a sus países. Este programa todavía existe, pero hay requisitos específicos con que un solicitante
If your child is born in the United States, can you stay?
This is a common question among non-U.S. citizens who give birth to a baby while visiting the United States. Whether the mother is here on vacation or for another temporary reason that does not allow her to remain in the United States permanently or work in the United States, it can be a complex issue.
Understanding Temporary Protected Status
With the increase in violence in the world, most notably in Ukraine and Sudan, the mechanics of the program known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are worth revisiting. An overview of the TPS program The TPS program was created by Congress in 1990 as part of the Immigration Act of 1990. The program permits the Secretary
Will I lose my green card if I divorce my U.S. citizen spouse?
Sometimes a person enters the United States as the fiancé of a U.S. citizen to get married and live in the United States. If so, they might be granted a conditional green card. The conditional green card is granted to those who have been married less than two years from the date the green card
¿Se termina el título 42?
El título 42, instaurado y justificado por la llegada de COVID a los Estados Unidos tiene fecha clara de caducidad: 11 de Mayo de 2023. Dicha orden, autorizaba a las autoridades a regresar a México a todos aquellos inmigrantes que llegaran a EE.UU., sin darles la chance de buscar asilo. En vista de este suceso,
Free speech rights clash with immigration law
The First Amendment to the U.S. Bill of Rights guarantees the rights to free speech and assembly. But these may clash with the federal Immigration and Nationality Act that makes it unlawful to encourage a noncitizen to come into, reside or enter this country illegally. This encouragement provision of U.S. immigration law is currently before the U.S. Supreme Court.
How can a criminal conviction affect my immigration status?
If you are an immigrant living in Virginia, you may wonder how a criminal conviction could affect your immigration status. The answer is not simple because different crimes and sentences may have different consequences, depending on your immigration status and history. However, some general principles can help you understand the potential risks. Deportation or removal First,