The Role of Insurance Companies in a Personal Injury Case in Maryland

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Personal injury cases can be complex, especially when it comes to navigating insurance claims and working with insurance companies. Your insurance company can help you to cover the cost of treatments and fight for you. However, they can also work against you and fight to pay out as little as possible. What should you understand about the role of insurance companies in your personal injury case?

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Can You Accelerate the Adjudication of Your Hardship Waiver Application?

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The immigration process can be time-consuming, and it can be stressful to deal with the wait time when you are eager to come to the United States. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) wants to be as fair as possible, so you must have a special reason for skipping ahead of others who applied before you. What should you know about expediting your hardship waiver application?

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Navigating Premises Liability: A Guide for Maryland Businesses

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As a business, you want to make sure that all of your customers and employees are able to stay safe while on your property. While you cannot predict every accident that might occur, you do have some responsibility. When property owners are negligent, you may find yourself responsible if someone is injured. Premises liability is an essential concept that business owners must understand to protect themselves.

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PENDENTE LITE HEARINGS IN MARYLAND

Divorce, custody, separations, and child access issues could be challenging, long and daunting for most people. The court process in Maryland is usually a long process between when a Complaint is filed and the conclusion of the divorce case. Parties may need a temporary resolution from the court to resolve immediate issues regarding child access, alimony, and day to day needs before the final resolution of the divorce case.

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Who Is Eligible for a Family-Based Green Card?

Whether you are already in America and hoping to bring your loved ones here too or you’re hoping to take advantage of a family-based green card to immigrate, it’s critical to understand the rules surrounding these tools. Family-based green cards are designed to help reunite families and provide a pathway for close relatives to live together in the United States. Here is what you should know about who is eligible for a family-based green card.

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3 Reasons You Should Call an Attorney After a Car Accident

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A car accident can disrupt your life entirely and leave you struggling to recover, work your job, and live a normal daily life. When you are focused on other things, like your health, it can be easy to let other things fall by the wayside, like potentially pursuing the damages that you need to assist with recovery. Even if you don’t have permanent, life-altering injuries, there are still reasons to consider calling an attorney after a car accident.

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5 Signs of a Good Immigration Lawyer

Navigating the complex world of immigration law can be a daunting task. Whether you’re looking to obtain a visa, apply for citizenship, or resolve another type of immigration issue, having an experienced and trustworthy immigration lawyer by your side can make a world of difference. How can you choose the right immigration lawyer for your situation?

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Understanding How Child Support is Calculated in Maryland

Maryland is one of many states that has set guidelines for how child support is awarded. The Child Support Guidelines are designed to help ensure equity and fairness and make sure that children have the financial support that they need to thrive. When you are potentially going to be paying or awarded child support, it’s important that you understand how the payment is calculated.

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Student Visa Reinstatement

As a F1 student on a student visa in the US, the student must always have a valid student visa during the duration of study.

The student can apply for reinstatement if she/he meet certain requirements such as:

  • Failed to maintain the terms of his or her immigration status; therefore, a DSO terminated the record as a result.
  • Will resume full-time study.
  • Can prove eligibility for reinstatement according to F-1 or M-1 regulations.

Reinstatement Eligibility, Regulations and Policy Guidance

In general, to be eligible for reinstatement, the student must:

  • Not be out of status for more than five months at the time of filing or show the exceptional circumstance that prevented filing in that time frame.
  • Not have a record of repeated or willful violations of regulations.
  • Not have worked without authorization.
  • Be pursuing or intend to pursue a full course of study in the immediate future at your school.
  • Not be deportable for any reason other than failing to maintain F-1 or M-1 status.
  • Be able to show that:
    • Circumstances beyond the student’s control caused the status violation.
    • Student fell below a full course load for a reason the DSO could have used to authorize a reduced course load, and the student would experience extreme hardship, if the student fails to get reinstatement.
  • Regulations for Reinstatement can be found on F-1 reinstatement: 8 CFR 214.2(f)(16).

If you need reinstatement, please contact the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, LLC. on 410.986.0088, 443.352.3201 or email us at infor@elawrencelaw.com for legal help.

What Happens During Your Green Card Interviews?

Many people have the goal of obtaining a green card and remaining a resident of the United States. However, the process of getting one can be stressful and confusing. One of the most anxiety-provoking parts of the process is often the green card interviews. What can you expect to happen during your face-to-face meetings with immigration officials? How can you prepare? Read on to learn more!

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  • Phone: (443) 352-3201

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