Questions answered by Ignacio Pinto-Leon

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Can I apply for EAD renewal with the visa that is about to expire?

Ignacio's answer | Answered on November 18, 2009

Having a visa and having an Employment Authorization Document are two different things. Certain statuses (H1Bs, Ls,) allow employment for the...

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I am a permanent resident of US. I have a son in Cuba ( 10 years old) and I am in the process to fill the DS-230.

Ignacio's answer | Answered on November 18, 2009

From USCIS' website: Applicants and Petitioners: Applicants and petitioners must sign their respective applications and petitions. The signature...

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Brother jailed years ago for traffic of marijuana (80 pounds), sent to mx, can he get his resid card again through his daughter

Ignacio's answer | Answered on November 16, 2009

Unfortunately no. An alien is inadmissible to the US if convicted of a drug related offense. The only waiver available is for drug convictions for...

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Can i get a pssport to mexico with a adui

Ignacio's answer | Answered on November 16, 2009

I am licensed to practice law in Mexico (and in NY). If you are an American Citizen, you do not need a visa to enter into Mexico as a visitor; you...

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Cancelled Mexican timeshare within 5 days via registered letter.

Ignacio's answer | Answered on November 09, 2009

Hi. I am licensed to practice law in Mexico and am based in Houston, TX. If Mexican law controls the contract, it would depend on the language used...

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Mexican divorce valid for NYS?

Ignacio's answer | Answered on November 09, 2009

I am licensed to practice law in Mexico and this answer deals ONLY with Mexican law. A valid (and legit) divorce in Mexico is not easy to obtain....

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Car accident in Mexico

Ignacio's answer | Answered on October 30, 2009

Following up on Mr. Lundeen's answer, contact the Law Office of Gil Shuga, "Representing injury victims and their families" in Mesa, AZ,...

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What are the laws on adoption when the child's mother wants to give up the child?

Ignacio's answer | Answered on October 30, 2009

I am licensed to practice law in Mexico (and in NY). More information is needed to answer your question. Where are the mother and the child? If...

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How to make an illegal Mexican pay the money to his former wife for children's care. Kids are still in Mexico as ex wife is too

Ignacio's answer | Answered on October 27, 2009

I am licensed to practice law in Mexico (and in NY). There is a section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico (Secretaria de Relaciones...

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How to obtain a student visa for mexico?

Ignacio's answer | Answered on October 07, 2009

I am licensed to practice law in Mexico. First, determine if the student is a Mexican national besides being a US citizen. If mother or father are...

Ignacio Pinto-Leon's Answers (74)

Can I apply for EAD renewal with the visa that is about to expire?

I am a permanent resident of US. I have a son in Cuba ( 10 years old) and I am in the process to fill the DS-230.

Brother jailed years ago for traffic of marijuana (80 pounds), sent to mx, can he get his resid card again through his daughter

Can i get a pssport to mexico with a adui

Cancelled Mexican timeshare within 5 days via registered letter.

Mexican divorce valid for NYS?

Car accident in Mexico

What are the laws on adoption when the child's mother wants to give up the child?

How to make an illegal Mexican pay the money to his former wife for children's care. Kids are still in Mexico as ex wife is too

How to obtain a student visa for mexico?