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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Information

Introduction to Arizona Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 bankruptcy is not the typical chapter of bankruptcy that most people know about. Instead, chapter 13 involves the partial repayment of ones debt through a monthly repayment plan that lasts from 3-5... Read >

Do I Qualify For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Under The Means Test

Hands down, the most common question I am asked by potential Arizona debtors is: Do I qualify for chapter 7 bankruptcy under the means test? If you are a repeat reader, you may have heard me discuss the means test. Specifically, I have a tendency to... Read >

What Are The Benefits To Immigration Law Voluntary Departure

If you or someone you know has been detained by immigration authorities you may be wondering what options you have. Depending upon your situation, leaving voluntarily may be in your best interest. Voluntary departure permits an individual who is otherwi... Read >

Can I Marry a U.S. Citizen While Being in the United States on a Tourist Visa?

Basically the answer to this question is yes, you may come to U.S. and marry a U.S. citizen and adjust status. However, if you enter the U.S. on a tourist visa with the intention of marrying and staying in the U.S., then you would not be able to adjust y... Read >

TN / NAFTA VISA (Mexican and Canadian Professionals)

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has created a special TN nonimmigrant visa category that permits Mexican and Canadian acting professional citizens to be granted admission into the US to engage in "business activities at a professional leve... Read >

Immigrant Students and the Availability of Higher Education: Martinez v. Regents

The ruling rejected a challenge to AB 540, a California law that allows students who have attended California high schools for three years and received their diploma or GED to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities in California. ... Read >

What is a Master Calendar Hearing and What Can I Expect?

Generally in many immigration courts around the country, a Master Calendar hearing will be relatively short once your case is actually called by the court. This hearing will generally last no more than fifteen (15) minutes and your attorney will do most o... Read >

What is a B-1 Visitor Visa and Will I Qualify?

A B-1 Visitor Visa application process is relatively simple and therefore generally a party applying for such entry will not require the services of an attorney. I say this with some hesitation however. In particular, if you have been denied other or simi... Read >

If I am in the United States on a Valid Nonimmigrant Visa, do I Need to Pay Taxes?

Nonimmigrant Visa holders, although there stay in the United States in not permanent may still be determined responsible to the United States government for taxes. The United States government and its regulations make clear that it is entirely possibly th... Read >