Being served an eviction notice doesn’t mean you have to leave immediately. You have legal rights, and here’s how to protect them: ✅ 1. Understand the Eviction Type Pay-or-quit notice : For unpaid rent Cure-or-quit notice : For lease violations No-fault notice : For owner use, renovations, etc. ✅ 2. Review the Lease and Notice Check the lease terms and whether the landlord followed the proper legal process. Any violation on their part can help your case. ✅ 3. Respond on Time In most states, you have 3 to 10 days to respond. If you ignore the notice, you could lose automatically. ✅ 4. Prepare for Court You may have a hearing in housing court. Bring: The lease Rent receipts Photos/emails proving your claims ✅ 5. Legal Defenses to Eviction Landlord did not maintain habitable conditions Retaliatory eviction Discrimination ✅ 6. Seek Legal Aid Look for local tenant advocacy organizations or free legal clinics. Conclusion: Evictions c...
If you were granted asylum in the U.S., you can apply for a green card (permanent residency) one year after receiving asylum . Here's a step-by-step overview: ✅ 1. Meet Eligibility Criteria You must: Have been physically present in the U.S. for at least one year after asylum was granted Still qualify as an asylee or a derivative Not have resettled in another country Be admissible to the U.S. ✅ 2. Prepare Form I-485 Complete Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status). Include: Proof of asylum status (I-94 or asylum approval notice) Passport-sized photos Government-issued ID Medical exam report (Form I-693) ✅ 3. Pay the Fees As of 2025, the I-485 fee is approximately $1,225 , which includes biometric services. ✅ 4. Submit Your Application Send your complete package to the address listed on the USCIS website for asylum-based green card applicants. ✅ 5. Biometrics Appointment USCIS will schedule a fingerprintin...