I m on F1 visa status got DUI in last week of December, got my car totaled with hitting another one too, how should i proceed?

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   F. Capriotti

   MN Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 21, 2013 07:36. Hire a lawyer.
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   I am concerned that you are working while on an F ... I assume that your foreign student adviser knows about and helped you get the proper work permit.
   
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   Eric Ludin

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   Answered January 21, 2013 03:31. First, you need to see a criminal lawyer. The lawyer will find out if you have been charged with dui. Was anyone else injured in the accident? It is possible you were or will be charged with something more serious. Once you know you have been charged with a crime and what the crime is, see an immigration lawyer.

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   Dean P MurrayPro

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   Answered January 21, 2013 09:48. A DUI conviction has serious consequences for foreign nationals or even resident aliens. You owe it to yourself to contact a lawyer, whether myself or one of my colleagues. If you appreciate the time spent preparing this answer, kindly consider marking it BEST ANSWER or HELPFUL. Also, please be sure to read my disclaimer below. Good luck to you.
   
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