How does a DUI conviction affect your immigration status?
If you’re in the United States as an immigrant, then you know that the risk of deportation is always looming over you. Even though that may drive you to live on the straight and narrow, abiding every law that you’re aware of, you can still find yourself on the receiving end of allegations of criminal
Am I allowed to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as a non-citizen?
A Northern Virginia resident should know that they do not have to be American citizens or even permanent residents to file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The law says that anyone who lives in the United States can file for a bankruptcy. Even a person who is not documented can file for bankruptcy. However, the person will
¿Cómo puedo saber si ganaré mi demanda por negligencia después de mi choque?
Si usted recientemente ha sufrido un accidente automovilístico, seguramente se encuentra con una variedad de desafíos nuevos, como facturas médicas, discapacidades, la inhabilidad de trabajar como hacía antes, sufrimiento físico y emocional, y mucho más. Usted sabe que una demanda legal contra el conductor responsable es la única manera de obtener la compensación por estos
Will I face deportation if I divorce my U.S. citizen spouse?
In today’s global society it is perfectly understandable that you may have come to the United States to marry a U.S. citizen. You may have been happily married for a few months or a year or so when things fall apart, and you end up divorcing. If you are not yet a full permanent resident,
How do I apply for a Green Card?
In order to legally live and work in the United States on a permanent basis, you will need a Permanent Resident Card, more commonly known as a Green Card. You may be eligible for a Green Card if you meet the criteria listed for at least one of the following categories: Family Employment Special Immigrant
What should students know about immigration and financial aid?
Undocumented immigrants in Virginia will undoubtedly have questions about how they can try to build a life in the United States. Some will focus on simply staying and avoiding deportation. For others, the goal is to attend a college or university. In addition to questions about their status, they will also want to know if
Did marriage equality come with divorce equality?
For couples, regardless of same-sex or opposite-sex, getting married is the same. The law treats all couples the same now, and this is the same, supposedly, for divorce too. However, due to the legal underpinnings and timing, same-sex couples that divorce face unique challenges that should be worked out now, not during a divorce. Stigmatization
¿En qué está el DACA hoy por hoy?
Con las mil idas y venidas que ha habido para este programa, es importante actualizarse constantemente, y le informaremos las últimas novedades a este respecto. Al día de hoy, una corte de apelaciones federal de Nueva Orleans está escuchando alegatos donde se está cuestionando la legalidad del programa. Un más que breve resumen de su
Can you prevent an international child abduction?
Your split from your ex may have been anything but harmonious and this acrimony can bleed over into child custody disputes. If your ex is from a foreign nation, they may try to abscond to that nation with your child even if doing so violates your child custody order. There are some steps you can take to
What are employment immigration preferences for professionals?
The United States is widely respected for its opportunities. People from around the globe often want to come to the U.S. to live, work and be educated to take advantage of them. Employers in the public and private sector are constantly looking for experienced and qualified professionals in a variety of areas whether that is