I got caught shoplifting? Please help

Petty theft (shoplifting) is a misdemeanor crime. The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor crime in California is one year, meaning once the...

My dad got arrested for a dui in Ca, he has a new mexico license, and is awaiting a status for the last 12 years.

You need to call an experienced immigration attorney who is knowledgeable in deportation defense. Your questions co-mingles two completely separate...

Can an F-1 student CHANGE their Social Security Number after getting one on the same visa?

I am in complete agreement with the other two attorneys - once you have been assigned a Social Security Number - it is yours for life, unless your...

I was on F-1 visa and applied for OPT which denied.can i go ahead and apply for asylum?

In order to file and affirmative asylum application, the correct form is an I-589. However, you should consult with an experienced immigration...

My boyfriend got arrested for 1st degree burglary and his bail is 75000. What is he looking at?

You really need to consult with an experience criminal defense attorney to obtain an accurate evaluation of your boyfriend's situation because if...

I was arrested for a petty theft in Calif, and I asked the officer for a citation release, and he refused.

I feel your frustration in how the police handled your situation. However, there does not seem to be any violation of your civil rights in how it...

Will my husband (greencardholder) be deported for committing a charge of Domestic Violence - Felony with Strike 1 Bodily Injury?

Your husband, an LPR, will be subjected to removal proceedings if convicted of the criminal offense of domestic violence. Section 237(a)(2)(E)...

How long it takes to receive decision? Do I have to worry about my application?

You were issued an RFE, a Request for Evidence. This means the USCIS Officer did not make a decision on your N-400 application at the conclusion of...

My sister's father is an american who lives in Idaho and want to petition my filipino sister who lives in the philippines

The first step in a very long process is for your sister's father, the U.S. citizen to file and I-130 petition with USCIS. Here is the language...

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Will me getting government assistanse affect my boyfriends case in proving "extreme hardship on his kids" ?

In reading over your question, I am somewhat concerned about your residency status. You state, "will it affect me later on when I want to get my...