BARTLESVILLE LAW BLOG

This blog will discuss the law as it affects residents of Bartlesville and the surrounding area. We plan to add new blog posts weekly. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for topics you would like discussed, contact the Persaud Law Office. Also, if you have questions about legal topics, please feel free to submit them.

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What Happens if My Green Card Expires While Waiting for Citizenship?

5 days ago
3 min

What Happens if My Green Card Expires While Waiting for Citizenship?

If your green card expires while you’re waiting for citizenship, you don’t need to worry. Learn how to renew your Green Card

Can a Green Card Be Revoked?

Nov 15, 2021
5 min

Can a Green Card Be Revoked?

A green card shows you are a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (LPR) However, a green card can be revoked. Click here to learn more.

Is a Lawyer Required to Get a Green Card?

Sep 13, 2021
4 min

Is a Lawyer Required to Get a Green Card?

The short answer is: No law says that you need a lawyer, at any stage of the proceeding, in order to get a green card.

How to Become a Sponsor for an Immigrant Friend

Jul 19, 2021
3 min

How to Become a Sponsor for an Immigrant Friend

You have a friend who wants to come to the U.S., and you wonder: Can you help him? You may sponsor an immigrant friend in two ways.

Can an Asylee Be Deported?

May 10, 2021
5 min

Can an Asylee Be Deported?

If you or your loved one is in the U.S. as an asylee, you may be wondering: Can an asylee be deported? Click here to learn more.

Can I Get a CDL If I'm a Non-US Citizen?

Apr 12, 2021
4 min

Can I Get a CDL If I'm a Non-US Citizen?

"Do I have to be a legal U.S. citizen to get a CDL?" The answer is yes, with some restrictions. Learn more.

Steps to Get a U.S. Green Card

Apr 5, 2021
4 min

Steps to Get a U.S. Green Card

This post gives a brief basic overview of the process of obtaining a green card. To learn more about the process, click here.

Immigrant vs. Non-Immigrant Visas – Differences Explained

Feb 22, 2021
17 min

Immigrant vs. Non-Immigrant Visas – Differences Explained

What's the difference between an immigrant and non-immigrant visa? Click here to understand the differences.

When Can an Asylee or Refugee Apply for U.S. Citizenship?

Jan 11, 2021
4 min

When Can an Asylee or Refugee Apply for U.S. Citizenship?

When Can an Asylee or Refugee Apply for U.S. Citizenship? Click here to learn more.

Can a Non-US Citizen File a Lawsuit in Oklahoma?

Nov 9, 2020
2 min

Can a Non-US Citizen File a Lawsuit in Oklahoma?

Can a non-US citizen file a lawsuit in Oklahoma? The short answer is, YES. Click here to learn more about OK law.

How Long Does It Take to Become a U.S. Citizen?

Sep 14, 2020
4 min

How Long Does It Take to Become a U.S. Citizen?

How long does it take to become a U.S. citizen? Read more about U.S. citizenship here.

Humanitarian Parole: What You Need to Know

Aug 10, 2020
2 min

Humanitarian Parole: What You Need to Know

What is humanitarian parole? Click here to learn what humanitarian parole is and how you may apply.

Can a Non-Citizen Get a Driver's License in Oklahoma?

Jun 22, 2020
2 min

Can a Non-Citizen Get a Driver's License in Oklahoma?

If you are an Oklahoma resident & a non-citizen, you might ask, "Can a non-citizen get a driver's license in OK?" Click here to learn more.

Sponsoring a Relative - What happens if a relative turns 21 or changes marital status?

May 11, 2020
2 min

Sponsoring a Relative - What happens if a relative turns 21 or changes marital status?

This is the third post in a three-part series where I answer commonly asked questions about sponsoring a relative.

Can a U.S. Citizen Sponsor More than One Person?

May 4, 2020
2 min

Can a U.S. Citizen Sponsor More than One Person?

In this post, I answer the question, "Can a U.S. Citizen Sponsor More than One Person?"

What Relatives Can a U.S. Citizen Sponsor?

Apr 27, 2020
4 min

What Relatives Can a U.S. Citizen Sponsor?

This post is the first of a three-part series. In this part, we will discuss what relatives a U.S. citizen or LPR may sponsor.

How Much Does an Immigration Lawyer Cost?

Mar 16, 2020
2 min

How Much Does an Immigration Lawyer Cost?

My first meeting with you is free. At my first meeting with you, I will assess your needs, and I will determine the type of work, and the am

Benefits of Hiring an Immigration Attorney

Feb 3, 2020
3 min

Benefits of Hiring an Immigration Attorney

An immigration attorney can help you prepare and file legal documents and appear with you before immigration officials. Read more.

Oklahoma Immigration Laws: A Quick Guide

Nov 18, 2019
4 min

Oklahoma Immigration Laws: A Quick Guide

Haga clic aquí para leer en español. In a nutshell, these are some of Oklahoma’s Immigration Laws: You can’t transport or shelter anyone...

Immigration Advice for Battered Spouses, Children, and Parents

Oct 7, 2019
2 min

Immigration Advice for Battered Spouses, Children, and Parents

Haga clic aquí para leer en español. If you are not a U.S. citizen, and you want to enter or remain in the U.S. legally, you may seek a...