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Drug paraphernalia laws in North Carolina criminalize the possession of various items that someone can use to cultivate, measure, store, or inject illegal drugs. However, many items considered to be paraphernalia also have legitimate uses, like medical syringes. If...
As a U.S. citizen in North Carolina who plans to marry someone who hails from another nation, you need to secure something called a fiancé visa to have your loved one come to the United States and marry you. There are certain eligibility requirements that come with...
Some people who are not citizens of the United States have the sad experience of being the victim of a horrible crime. Fortunately, the U.S. government allows foreign residents to take their unfortunate experience and use it to gain U.S. legal permanent residency. The...
Becoming a permanent U.S. citizen is a long and difficult process that you do not want to risk. Before operating a vehicle without a valid license, it is important to understand how this act can affect your immigration status. North Carolina is not among the states...
Mail and wire fraud hold many similarities. Because of that, some people mix them up, even though they are two separate crimes with separate sets of penalties. In the past, mail fraud was by and far one of the biggest and most widespread forms of fraud. However, these...
In some cases, marriage offers a legal path for individuals to immigrate into the U.S. The key legal principle for these marriages rests on the validity of the marital union. Recent years have seen some important changes to this pathway to citizenship, particularly...
Medication-assisted therapy treats substance use disorder through a combination of counseling and medications. While it can be very effective, there are barriers to MAT in North Carolina that may prevent many people from receiving treatment. Cost MAT is very...
Some immigrants want to bring their parents to the United States to live. Your family situation may be different. Perhaps you have a stepfather or stepmother in addition to your biological parents. Fortunately, U.S. immigration law allows immigrants to petition for...
Getting a job in the U.S. as a non-citizen requires a visa. This document acts as a permit allowing an employer to hire you. There are quite a few aspects to getting a work visa that you need to sort out before applying. It may help to get a basic understanding of the...
When speaking of white-collar crime, it differs from blue-collar crime in that it often ends up committed by people in positions of financial wealth or power. Violence, threats and physical force typically emerge in blue-collar crimes rather than white-collar crimes,...
