What problems may rise from being away from the USA for about a year, and then leaving again as permentent resident for 16 yrs?

Being a legal permanent resident of the US means living in the country for more than just a day in the year. If the border inspector believes...

I was cited 2 days ago for traveling at a speed too fast for the conditions.

"To move to the right, you have to look over your shoulder to estimate how far the next car in that lane is and how fast it's going, to see if it's...

Should I pay the Statutory civil damages "penalty" claim for shoplifting?

In WA, a store has a civil cause of action against alleged shoplifters even if the merchandize is recovered. See RCW 4.24.230 (Liability for...

I-864, Part 6 - questions 23 and 25. Need help

If "prior to 2010 I [the poster] wasn't living in the US", you may want to check that you are a US citizen who is at least 21. Only a qualifying...

A green card holder can get a passport, from the holder's country of origin, not the US. Passports are generally proofs that the holders are...

I entered the US in 1954 as a displaced person, married a US citizen in 7/1972. Would I be considered a US citizen?

Being married to a US citizen generally does not automatically confer US citizenship to a person. Being a qualifying child of persons who acquire...

Should i mitigate my ticket for talking on the cell while driving? what would the $124 fine be reduced to?

Many times, judges will reduce a traffic ticket just for the defendant showing up at the hearing. Sometimes, the reduction can be 50% or more of...

How does child support work?

No, the state is not going to help you or any other parent with paying child support. Paying support for your children is your personal...

Can I take full custody of my son when my wife leaves the country even if she wants him in the custody of her brother?

In WA, absent a court order, both legal parents have equal rights and responsibilities to their children. The parents' rights will be superior to...

I am a Canadian. My bother sponsored my I-130 Petition and now that the I-797 Notice of Action has been approved, what next?

The Visa Bulletin is free at http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html .