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Common Legal Issuesfor H1’s and H4’s
Chai and Chatting
December 19, 2012
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Introduction to H-1B Visas
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Intro to Common Legal Issues
OverviewLegal Process—Advocacy System vs. Admin ImmigrationFamily IssuesPotential CriminalCivil Issues
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Government Types:
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U.S. Court System
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Another way:
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IMPORTANT POINTS:
1. ADVOCACY SYSTEM!!! The other side is not on your side!!
2. Immigration, workplace issues, generally federal court
3. Civil, criminal issues, local courts4. Administrative issues (licensing,
etc), executive branch
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Immigration Issues
Status Checks (AR-11, drivers’ license)Wage and Hour problemsDiscrimination, hostile workplaceLanguage“Cabin Fever”Child Jurisdiction
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Family IssuesEstate Planning-Will -Health Care Directive-Power of AttorneyTaxes-Foreign Bank HoldingsDivorce-Valid in U.S.?-Indian Assets-Children
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Potential Criminal IssuesMost Common Among H1’s-DWI-Domestic Violence-Shoplifting among women
Impact on Immigration Status-CIMT-Employment-Future admission, citizenship-Padilla: Have a lawyer NMW!
Domestic Violence-Order for Protection-Harassment Restraining Order-Assault Charge-U Visa
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Civil Issues
Personal Injury (car accidents, med mal)Small ClaimsLandlord/TenantBusiness Formation-No!
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IMPORTANT POINTS Do things in writing wherever possible.Track receiptsSeek out resources (e.g. SEWA)There are many myths and misconceptions on the discussion boards: ASK a professionals!Legal costs are high AFTER the fact.
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Questions?