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If I have a child who is a U.S. citizen, can I obtain legal status in the U.S.?

You can do so under two circumstances: 1). If your child is over the age of 21 with the ability to support you, your child can file a residency petition for you, if you came into the U.S. with a visa. If you did not enter the U.S. with a visa, you may be eligible for a waiver (or pardon) that may allow you to adjust to legal status, or you may also adjust status if you are 245(i) eligible (see explanation below of who is 245(i) eligible); or 2). If you have been in the U.S. for 10 years and you can demonstrate that your child of any age will suffer an extreme hardship if you are removed to you

Does a person have to speak to the police after they have been arrested?

No, the US constitution, as well as the Federal and State laws, do not require an individual who has been arrested to speak to the authorities, with the exception of providing basic information about one’s identity. The decision of whether or not to speak to the police is a very important one and it should be evaluated with your attorney as soon as possible.

When is it worth to litigate/fight your personal injury case in court?

A case is usually taken to court, when a settlement offer does not adequately compensate for the suffering you have endured due to the accident or incident or when the other party is not willing to accept its liability/responsibility. Our Boston personal injury lawyers will review the circumstances surrounding your case to recommend the best alternative for the most successful result. After all, our compensation is directly tied to your success and our business depends on our satisfied clients referring us new clients.

How can I obtain work authorization in U.S.?

To obtain work authorization, you must first be eligible for it. In order to be eligible for work authorization, you must have entered the U.S. with a visa that allows work authorization. For example, K-1, U Visa, Optional Practical Training (OPT), derivative beneficiaries of E, H, & L visas, etc., or you if you have a residency application pending and you are eligible to adjust status and there is a visa immediately available, you may be eligible to obtain work authorization. (The specific point in time at which you are eligible depends on the specific circumstances of your entry into the U.S

What are the general requirements to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

In most situations, a person is eligible to apply for Naturalization (U.S. citizenship), if they meet the following criteria: - Have been a Legal Permanent Resident for the last 5 years (or possibly 3 years if your spouse is a US citizen) and have maintained the residency continuously.- Be at least 18 years old. - Have good moral character. - Have the ability to speak, read and write in English and pass a civics test about U.S. history and government. (See The Citizenship Test: Study materials) - Have been physically present in the U.S. at least half of the required time as a U.S. Legal Perman

Can I apply for U.S. citizenship while my application for removal of residency conditions, I-751, is still pending?

Yes, you may apply for naturalization if your I-751 (removal of residency conditions) application is still pending, as long you have been married to the U.S. citizen for at least 3 years and you meet all the other U.S. citizenship requirements.

Can I obtain my residency through employment, if my boss wants to sponsor me?

To be eligible for an Employment Based Residency, you (the beneficiary) must meet all of the criteria in one of the three following categories:Category I:- Must be living in the U.S. on or before December 21, 2000 (According to the former INA §245(i) law. Currently there are more than one proposed amendment to this statute which impose different statutory date limitations for filing. Therefore it is advisable to initiate this procedure as soon as possible if the requirements are fulfilled).- Must have never left the U.S. without permission of The U.S. Immigration Service.- Must have an offer o

If I had an interview with the USCIS and/or filed my application a very long time ago, but have not received a decision on my case, can I do anything to expedite the process?

You may file a legal action against the USCIS to demand that they provide you with an answer to your petition or adjudicate the application if the immigration service is taking longer than normal to make a decision on your case.The following page of our site contains information on eligibility, process, costs, and documents needed to file such a legal action: Immigration Against U.S. Lawsuit