Do I have the right to sue him? Is it likely I will win?

Attorney Scott has given excellent advice and you are encouraged to take it ASAP.

Do I have a legal defense in this eviction?

Did you purposefully withhold the rent?

Who should I report my landlord to if he refuses to make necessary repairs?

Send him a copy of the lease and highlight the provision that says he has to make the repairs to remind him of legal duty.

Can you help me and my family

Attorney David has given excellent advice. If you require further assistance, you can use the Find A Lawyer tab at the top of the page.

What is the best course of action to take to remove him from my property.

You can contact the sheriff's office about having him removed from the property.

What liability does a landlord incur for an empty-threat?

A tenant cannot withhold rent - this is referred to as self-help and is prohibited.

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I should be as the I-797C is proof of it received and pending.

I'm guessing you filed your I-130 right? You can file the I-485 any time.

Switch multiple employer in H1B

Yes you can do that, you should make sure you have clear records of your receipt and approval notices.

Some attorneys will say yes and some attorneys will say no - do you qualify for the H-4 EAD provision?

HOW CAN I GET STUDENT VISA ?

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