My mom has been in the U.S. lawfully since 1978. Is there any "shortcut" to getting naturalized or does everyone file the same?

Qualifying members of the armed forces get expedited processing for naturalization. But, your mother likely is not in the armed forces and would...

Is it legal to be fired from a company for refusing to serve a customer who made a racial comment to me?

While employment in WA is at-will unless there is a specific agreement to be employed in another way, the employer is prohibited from...

From the Form I-864, affidavit of support, that is signed by the joint sponsor: "If you do not provide sufficient support to the person who becomes...

How soon can I file for my parent's?

If you are at least 21 years old, you can file the petitions for your parents the day you become a US citizen. As you know, the process is long...

Will i have a criminal record?

RCW 9A.56.050 (Theft in the third degree) *** CHANGE IN 2009 *** (SEE 6167.SL) *** provides: (1) A person is guilty of theft in the third...

Power of attorney after death?

All documents granting power of attorney are invalidated once the grantor is dead. The postal worker is asking for something that does not...

Guardianship vs power of attorney

A power of attorney generally requires the grantor to be of sound mind, even if only temporarily. If the (former) step-dad is really "not of sound...

Am I respondsable for paying the entire amount of the estimate that they sent to me?

If this happens in WA, your driver's license can be suspended for driving without insurance. (It probably the same in all other states.) A...

What is my financial liability if I am unable to contact my siblings in the event of the death of my last living parent?

From a legal standpoint, in WA, no child is responsible for the funeral costs of the child's parent, unless the child specifically agrees to be...

I am a US citize and my parents live outside USA , but they have a SSN and are permanent residents. Can I claim them as dependen

If your "parents live outside USA" and are only "permanent residents", they may soon find themselves no longer legal permanent residents if the...