My daugther is a US citizen. She is 18 years old. At what age can she claim us as a parents, and what she needs to do?

To file approvable immigration petitions for parents and siblings, a US citizen must be 21 or older. The usual form is the Form I-130, petition...

Is it true that a legal permanent resident can now be deported if they were convicted of a DUI (no injuries) 5 years ago?

Under the current immigration statutes, certain acts subject an alien to deportation regardless of when the acts occurred. For example, a...

How can I become a legal resident?

You can review your specific facts with local attorneys who represent only you and not your husband. Being abused "psychologically and...

I came to the US as a tourist in year 2000. My tourist visa expired in 2001. I just married a US citizen.

Accumulating unlawful presence (after being admitted) and working with authorization are generally not held against persons who adjust status as...

If you have no criminal history, you likely can get a deal from the prosecutor that will result in no jail time, you taking some classes, and pay...

If a room mate is asked to leave, who is not own the lease, and refuse to leave. What rights does the person on the lease have.

If the living situation is governed by Chapter 59.18 RCW (Residential landlord-tenant act), the roommate may be a tenant and can be evicted only by...

I have a car that I am no longer able to make the monthly payments on. My brother in law wants to take over is it legal WA ST

While letting a third party (such as your brother-in-law) take over payments and use of the car may not be in compliance with a borrower's...

My estranged wife is requesting that I compensate her for 1/2 of the devaluation of our house in our divorce. Is this normal?

If the spouses cannot agree between themselves how to divide their assets and debts, the court will divide the assets and debts in a just and...

Can I become a US citizen after 3 years of being a permanent resident? I became permanent resident thru my wife.

You can review the naturalization requirements to see whether you can apply now. The Guide to Naturalization has the information for most common...

Tenant's rights regarding lockout fees in WA

Do you have a contract with the apartment people that they would provide you with the lockout service at any time? Unless you have an...