Student Visa for Minor Children Kindergarten through Grade 12 and options for Parents

Student Visa for Minor Children
January 22, 2024

F1 student visa for minor children is available to allow attendance at a private Kindergarten through Highschool institute in the U.S.  The child must attend private school that is SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) certified. If the child is going to attend high school then a public high school can be attended but only for a maximum period of 12 months. So essentially any minor children (under 21) who wish to obtain F1 Student Visa for Minor Children to attend kindergarten through high school will need to be enrolled in a private school that is SEVP certified.

The Virginia Eviction Process

Virginia eviction
January 08, 2024

As unpleasant a subject as Virginia eviction is, as a tenant, it is wise to know the laws before you find yourself in a lawsuit with your landlord. Knowing the steps, you can prepare yourself against unfair and unlawful practices in Virginia  eviction by your landlord. A landlord must give you a Notice of Default or Termination before a landlord can proceed with the Virginia eviction process. For unpaid rent this is usually a five-day notice. For other reasons for Virginia eviction a thirty-day warning is given.

Understanding the United States Immigration System

May 11, 2023

The United States has a complex and often controversial system of immigration law that regulates the entry and stay of foreign nationals in the country. The legal framework governing immigration in the U.S. is primarily based on federal statutes and regulations, with some state and local laws also playing a role.

Help With Your Contract Dispute Needs

April 27, 2023

Contract disputes can arise for a variety of reasons, such as breach of contract, misrepresentation, and failure to perform. These disputes can have significant financial consequences for all parties involved. Mediation is a useful tool for resolving contract disputes because it allows parties to work together to find a mutually agreeable solution without going to court.

I-864 Lawyer

November 04, 2022

You’ve filed an I-130 and it’s been approved. Among other documents, you need to file form I-864, the affidavit of support. The purpose of the form is to demonstrate the person you’re filing for won't need to rely on public benefits to survive. By filing the I-864, you or a joint sponsor are telling the government that you will be financially responsible for the person being petitioned for. If, at any point, the person being petitioned for needs to rely on public benefits, it will be the responsibility of the sponsor to pay back the government for every dollar taken. If the person who was filed for has already paid it back, they can sue the sponsor to be reimbursed for the cost. Not all immigrant petitions need an I-864. In order to be a sponsor you need to meet a certain economic threshold. For more information, you should contact an I-864 lawyer.

Consular Processing Lawyer

October 28, 2022

Consular processing is an alternative way for immigrants to receive their green card. A person who has applied for consular processing must wait until their visa is accepted. An interview will be followed with a consular processor before leaving their home country, which is how it differs from adjustment of status. There are some situations in which petitioners for employment-based visas or immigrants from special categories can use the processing method. It is typically used by people who file immigration petitions for wives and children. Before choosing how to file the petition, it has a few advantages over a standard adjustment of status that should be taken into account.

N-400 Lawyer

October 21, 2022

The N-400 Form is the form that allows permanent residents or US nationals to become naturalized citizens of the United States, with all the rights, privileges, and duties that come with being a citizen. While the specific requirements can vary depending on what category of applicant you are, the general requirements are the same; continuous residence, physical presence, and good moral character. English and civics knowledge are also requirements, but depending on age and health the requirement can be waived. Below I will explain what these requirements are and what is required to meet the requirement depending on what basis you are filing an N-400. To get an idea of your specific eligibility requirements for your case or whether there is anything that can be done if you don’t meet these requirements, you should consult with an N-400 lawyer. 

I-130 Lawyer

September 28, 2022

The I-130 is the first step in filing for family to immigrate to the United States, or to adjust status if they’re already present in the United States. The purpose of the I-130 is to show to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that you have a bona fide family relationship and that your loved one who you are filing for is eligible to receive these benefits. Only citizens and permanent residents can file a petition, and priority is given to family of citizens. But, generally speaking, what kinds of family members are eligible for an I-130 family-based petition? Which are not eligible? What sort of evidence do you need to prove to USCIS that a bona fide family relationship exists? This article is for general education purposes, the best way to find out if your loved one is eligible for immigration benefits is to consult with an I-130 lawyer.

Legal Options To Save Your Home From Foreclosure

September 24, 2022

A Connecticut foreclosure defense lawyer from The Law Offices of Ronald I. Chorches. understands that many homeowners go through periods where finances can become very strained. This can occur because of a job loss, medical condition, divorce, or some other serious life event. Sometimes financial difficulties can just creep up on you because the cost of living continues to rise. Whatever the reason, these difficulties can cause a homeowner to fall behind on their mortgage payments. If they get too far behind, the bank or mortgage company will begin an aggressive campaign for those past due payments, with phone calls and letters. At some point, after so many missed payments, they may even begin a foreclosure action.

Minimum Wage and Overtime Compliance Attorney

Minimum Wage and Overtime Compliance Attorney
August 25, 2022

Overtime and minimum wage litigation can be incredibly costly. The Fair Labor Standards Act is the federal law that governs overtime pay and minimum wage, and it established very stiff penalties in the form of liquidated damages. In any litigation under the FLSA, whether it’s for minimum wage violations or overtime violations, employees who win can receive not only any unpaid wages the court deems they are entitled to, but also liquidated damages in the same amount. Essentially, you could end up paying twice what an employee was supposed to earn. And the wages an employee can ask for can go back to up to 3 years prior to the date the litigation was filed. So potentially 3 years of overtime, doubled, all at once, and if more than one employee files a lawsuit, and wins? That’s more or less multiplied by every plaintiff. And this is only the federal law. Many states have their own minimum wage and overtime laws, which can be much stricter than federal law. That’s why it’s so important to consult with a minimum wage and overtime compliance attorney, to make sure that you’re properly compensating your employees.