I want to enlist in the marines

Hello: You may be a U.S. Citizen. There are several factors to be determined to see if you qualify for derivative citizenship. However, if you...

My boyfriend has an immigration hold and he has already completed his time?? hes already been there passing a month extra.

Hello: Your boyfriend will be transferred to immigration detention when there is space available. He will then go through deportation/removal...

Can my California HOA recover attorney's fees for filing a lawsuit for HOA dues if I filed ch 7 bankruptcy

Hello: This is a debt that would be part of the bankruptcy estate. Unless, there is some type of fraud involved, it is dischargeable and a...

How is one automobile protected with greater debt owed vs auto value in a chapter 13?

Hello: It is not so much how it can be protected, but rather, how to have sufficient income to pay off the debt and to do it within the...

Hello: Every case is different and every adjudicator is different. However, my firm has done many criminal waivers. We have to show hardship,...

Can I help my parents immigrate to US ?

Hello: Yes, as a U.S. Citizen (assuming you are over 21 years of age), you can petition your parents. It will be an immediate relative petition...

I am co-debtor on a loan that was placed in bankruptcy without my knowledge. How can I get it out of the bankruptcy?

Hello: You cannot simply get it 'out' of bankruptcy. It is part of the estate. However, you are not a party to the bankruptcy and your...

How long does it take to process an application for lost or stolen I-94? how much and how long to expedite it?

Hello: It is taking about 1 year to get a replacement for the I-94. Sincerely, Brian D. Lerner Attorney at...

How much time does it takes to know the approval or rejection of the green card application for an L1A employee?

Hello: Your question consists of apples and oranges. L-1A is for nonimmigrant status, not Lawful Permanent Residency Status. If that were the...

I'm applying for citizenship, there was a confusion initially reg my name, is my "legal name" the one on my passport? thanks

Hello: In this case, you should file for an amended Green Card with the proper name. Sincerely, Brian D. Lerner Attorney at...