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Are my neighbors liable

David's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

Be careful about being advised by Attorneys not licensed in Louisiana in matters like this. You may have a tort action against the dog's owner,...

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If i leave my wife and take our 2children can she file kidnapping charges against me.

David's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

If you're still married to her, she has as much right to the children as you do. If you get a divorce, custody of the children would be determined...

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Birth father agreed to sign his rights over, what do i do next?

David's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

Are you the mother's husband now? There's not enough information now. You should retain a lawyer to help you through the adoption process. Call...

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I had a daughter out of wedlock 26 years ago who was born in Venezuela. Now she is interested in moving to the US.

David's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

For things like this, you have to look at derivative citizenship charts. The problem is she is now 26, which may mean she's too old. It...

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I am from benin My bother file for me in 2001.What is the next step? and how long would it take?

David's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

You can check your case status online if you have the receipt number. Both of you may get notice of approval, however, you should be checking the...

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What is the difference between cancellation of removal and a criminal waiver?

David's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

In this case, you probably don't qualify for cancellation of removal as a requirement for it is: has been a person of good moral character...

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My second I-130 was approved after my first was denied... What should I do?

David's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

I know someone in a similar situation to you. It's possible that you can still keep your priority date and may be able to file an I-485 to adjust...

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I am petitioning my wife under the I-130. I need to submit a waiver, what document do I need to prove harship?

David's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

Why are you required to prove hardship? Did she enter into the country without inspection? You should make sure also to show economic...

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Any idea on how long will the employment petition EB3 category be reaching the October 2005 date?

David's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

Check the latest visa bulletin for answers on this. The one for march 2010 says: 15DEC02 for Philippines.

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Any idea on how long will the employment petition EB3 category be reaching the priority date of October 2005?

David's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

Check the current visa bulletin for answers on this. As you are from the Philippines, an EB-3 category, according to the latest visa bulletin,...

David J Cougle's Answers (360)

Are my neighbors liable

If i leave my wife and take our 2children can she file kidnapping charges against me.

Birth father agreed to sign his rights over, what do i do next?

I had a daughter out of wedlock 26 years ago who was born in Venezuela. Now she is interested in moving to the US.

I am from benin My bother file for me in 2001.What is the next step? and how long would it take?

What is the difference between cancellation of removal and a criminal waiver?

My second I-130 was approved after my first was denied... What should I do?

I am petitioning my wife under the I-130. I need to submit a waiver, what document do I need to prove harship?

Any idea on how long will the employment petition EB3 category be reaching the October 2005 date?

Any idea on how long will the employment petition EB3 category be reaching the priority date of October 2005?