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    Immigration Law

    I am an International student, with F-1 visa

    Q: I want to know if I can take the Green Card in my future. I am studying in Nursing courses right now, but can i take green card if I finish my Bachelor's degree?

    That is how most students get their employment-based green cards. Once you become an RN, under the current law, it should be relatively easy to apply for your green card. There may be other options as well.

    EB1 Extraordinary ability

    Q:I filed my EB1 and EB2 NIW together, EB1 was denied but EB2 NIW was approved. I refiled EB1. I am a physician at one of top university , with many publications, presentations and offers from top league universities. There are only 12 people in the whole US that do same thing as I do in my clinical speciality. However I do not have any awards. What are the chances that my second filing of EB1 may go through.

    Impossible to answer, Doc. This is like diagnosing a patient without access to the patient or his records. Impossible for me to say. I do not know your case.

    Green card based upon one-year old child

    Q:I want to know if a mother of a 1 year old child will automatically receive her green card when the child is getting hers.

    No, I cannot think of any such possibility.

    Sponsoring green card for brother

    Q:I am a legal permanent resident for 14 years; I would like to know what I need to do to ask for my brother to become a permanent resident or green card. He’s here in U.S visiting me with his visa. He is 27 years old and not sure if I am eligible to request it

    You cannot petition for brother until you become a US Citizen. And, even after that, it takes over 10 years to get a green card. See family category 4 in the current visa bulletin: http://www.immigration.com/visa-bulletin

    B1 rejected because I had applied for Green Card

    Q:I was denied B1 because of lack of documents. On reality I have applied for Green Card as my sister is citizen of USA. How can I convince US officers that I will not abandon India and settle down in USA.

    I do not know of any special proof that you can provide. This is purely a matter of consular discretion.

    Two year temporary green card

    Q:I just received my two year temporary green card, my malicious mother-in-law claims she went to immigration and put a "BLOCK" on me. Is this possible? Can she do this? I have a clean record good credit and have never been in trouble with the law. Should I be worried?

    She cannot put a "block." There is no such provision in law.

    Immigration Topic

    Q:How can I get a greencard?

    There are different ways. You have to contact us to provide more details about your situation.
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    Q:What are my rights when arrested?

    You have the right to remain silent.
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    Q:What is "Bad Faith"?

    Bad faith is the term used in the industry when an insurance company engages in improper claims handling practices, while adjusting your claim, or actions that are contrary to generally recognized standards for handling claims in the industry and/or Florida law. When an insured is damaged by an insurer’s improper actions, there is a possibility that the insured can obtain damages in excess of the policy limits.
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    Q:I have just changed my last name back to my madden last name. In the process of changing my insurance on my car. I was told to seek legal advice on weather I need to change my name on the Deed to my home. I have always been the sole owner of my home? Thank you, Melissa Mohney

    Hello Miss Mohney, We need more information from you. What exactly are you trying to accomplish? Would you like to set up a consultation? We would be delighted to assist you!
    Real Estate Transactions

    Q:Do I need a boundary survey when buying land?

    Typically if a survey has not been performed within the last 10-15 years, we recommend having a property surveyed. If you are getting a loan to purchase the property, the lender may require a new survey.