There are new laws and/or changes to existing laws that go into effect January 1, 2019 and are meant to make California roads safer. These laws include helmet restrictions, temporary license plates, gender identity on driver’s license, DUI penalties, and more. READ...
Many people are under the mistaken belief that marriage is an instant ticket to a Green Card. They think that if they are married to a U.S. citizen that they are now safely living in the US. However, simply marrying your U.S. Citizen (or Green Card...
In California you have two (2) years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit to seek recovery. If the injury was not discovered right away, you have one year from the date that the injury was discovered. Code of Civil Procedure Sec. 335.1. If you attempt to...
California will become the first state in the nation to abolish bail for suspects awaiting trial. The bill, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown last week, effectively seeks to end the cash bail system in California in October of 2019. When cash bail is eliminated, those...
If you have close family members in the United States, they may be able to help you immigrate (receive U.S. lawful permanent residence, also known as a “green card”). Whether you will succeed at this depends first on what relation the U.S. family member is to you....
On Aug. 9, 2018, USCIS published a policy memorandum (Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants) that updated AFM Chapter 40.9.2(b)(1)(E) and outlined changes on how those in student (F), exchange visitor (J), and vocational student (M) nonimmigrant status...
If you stay in the U.S. past the expected departure dare on your U.S. visa you may face some serious consequences. You may be barred from returning to the U.S. for a number of years depending on how long you overstayed. You may be subject to a three-year, ten- year,...
What to do if you are in a Car Accident? Call 911 if there are injuries. Call the police. In some areas, police authorities may respond to every accident scene. They may consider factors such as the severity and location of the accident (some police authorities will...
The California Legislature passed a bill on Wednesday that would require and allow officials to expunge or reduce sentences imposed pursuant to many marijuana related convictions. The bill still has to be signed by Governor Jerry Brown but once approved it would...
