A drug charge may mean big trouble for anyone. However, if you are living in North Carolina as a legal permanent resident or another type of noncitizen, the consequences of a drug violation may prove especially severe. Per the Drug Policy Alliance, any noncitizen who...
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Can I petition my sibling for U.S. residency?
Some people are citizens of the United States but have siblings who are not. If you are in this situation and your sibling lives overseas, you may want to bring your brother or sister to this country to enjoy its freedoms as you do. You may wonder if the U.S....
When does anger require counseling?
If you face domestic violence charges, odds are you have experienced moments where it felt like your anger controlled you. While anger is a normal emotion, it can hurt your relationships with others and leave lasting damage to your life when it gets out of control....
Fixing your reputation after criminal allegations
Allegations of white-collar crime can disrupt your career and damage your reputation. Recovery will require time and a consistent effort to rebuild trust and credibility. Knowing some strategies for rebuilding a damaged reputation may help you face your future with...
Obtaining a work permit in the U.S.
A work permit, also known as an employment authorization document, is a photo identity card that allows non-permanent resident immigrants to legally work in the U.S. There are specific steps you need to follow to apply for one. Fill out the appropriate form You need...
What is conditional permanent residence?
In the event that a US citizen and a non-US citizen decide to marry and reside in the US, the non-US citizen will need a Green Card. However, the initial Green Card that the US government gives a non-US citizen spouse is not a “permanent” permanent resident card, at...
Drug paraphernalia charges in North Carolina
If you are facing drug paraphernalia charges, you could have a number of questions. These allegations can disrupt many facets of your life, creating problems at home, in the workplace and even years down the road. It is important to review North Carolina laws with...
Should I meet my fiancé before applying for a K-1 visa?
Finding someone that you love and want to marry can be a wonderful event in your life. In your case, your loved one lives outside of the United States. U.S. immigration law provides a way for you to bring your fiancé over with a K-1 visa so that the two of you can...
Strategies to curb anger and avoid domestic violence
Domestic violence charges, whether justified or not, happen too often in North Carolina. Often these situations arise from underlying anger issues that individuals only partially understand. People who learn how to control their anger often face a better chance of...
What are federal mandatory minimums?
Mandatory minimums have received a lot of attention in recent years, with many people questioning their fairness. Regardless of public opinion, these required sentences are still very much a reality for people facing many kinds of federal charges. Here is what...