Category: FAQ

Dependent visa holders can utilize form I-539 to apply for an extension. However, the dependent visa holders’ status is contingent upon the primary visa holder’s status. Therefore, they can only extend their visa until the expiration date of the primary visa holder’s visa. If the primary visa holder is no longer in status, the dependent…

An attorney’s contingency-fee rate is determined through a contingency-fee agreement, where the payment for legal assistance is contingent upon the outcome of the case. This arrangement not only provides an incentive for the attorney to work towards a fair resolution, but also eliminates the need for upfront fees. Consider the following example to better understand…

The outcomes of many truck accident cases are confidential. So, there is no information regarding the average settlement amount for these situations. Your truck accident settlement depends on the specific circumstances of your case. The nature of your condition, the cost of your financial losses, and your quality of life will determine your case’s value.…

What happens if you decline a settlement offer depends on why you have declined it and where you are in the negotiation process. You could have the option of either continuing negotiations for a better settlement or taking your case to court.

In a Family Court guardianship hearing, the court hears testimonies regarding the individual seeking guardianship to determine if it would be in the child’s best interests to grant them responsibility for the child’s care. If the child is 14 years old or older, the court may take into account the child’s own preference.

A. Interpreters must provide an accurate, impartial interpretation of court proceedings. To ensure that freelance interpreters meet the high standard set by the court system, the judicial body has established rigorous written and oral testing and screening measures, first in English and, then, in one of 22 foreign languages. Where a foreign language exam does…

A. All language specialists for legal cases, whether employed full-time or on a daily basis, are given a copy of the Language Service Provider Manual and the Language Specialist Standards of Professional Responsibility. The guidelines for professional behavior and ethical conduct are outlined and emphasized in this manual. Language specialists for legal cases are also…

A Certificate of Good Standing confirms that a lawyer was licensed and granted permission to practice in the courts of this jurisdiction on a specific date, is presently registered with the Office of Court Administration (OCA), and is considered to be in “good standing,” which means that they are not currently facing suspension or disbarment.…

You are eligible to file a petition in the Family Court for an order of protection if: 1) you have a familial or marital relationship with the accused; 2) you are or were legally married to the accused; 3) you have a child with the accused; or 4) you are or were involved in an…

You need to visit the Assistance Center (“Request Room”) from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 and 5:00. Once you inform the receptionist about your presence, you will receive the necessary documents to complete, including a form to document instances of aggression. When your name is called, you will meet with a clerk who will draft…

After the clerk prepares the petition, you will wait to see a Judge on the second floor. The Judge will assess the petition and decide if there is sufficient reason to grant you a temporary order of protection. The Judge will authorize a summons to deliver to the respondent and schedule your next court appearance.

An occupational disease is a disease unique to a specific industrial process to which an employee is not commonly subjected or exposed and is acquired during the course of employment. Occupational diseases are typically acquired during and arising from employment, often developing over a prolonged period. Asbestosis serves as an illustration of an occupational disease.

The name, address, and phone number of the MCO can be found on the injured worker identification card that was included with the notification letter for your claim number. You can reach out to BWC or your employer to obtain the MCO information, or you can access this information via BWC’s Employer/MCO look-up.

If the pharmacist forwarded the bill details to the Insurance Provider during the prescription dispensing process, you don’t have to take any action. You will be reimbursed after your claim is approved. However, if you personally paid for the prescription and the bill information was not sent to the Insurance Provider, then you will need…

The regulatory agency reimburses for all healthcare services based on the endorsed fee schedule. If you paid more for your medication than what is refunded, you will need to reach out to your pharmacy.