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 every two weeks. 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.

Kyle Persaud

Oct 285 min read

New Oklahoma Laws 2024

Every year, I publish a list of some of the more important new laws that the Oklahoma Legislature has passed in the year. Here is my list...

The New Affidavit of Citizenship You Must File with Most Land Deeds

Kyle Persaud

Mar 45 min read

The New Affidavit of Citizenship You Must File with Most Land Deeds

If you have any experience with land dealings, you likely know that any time land is conveyed, the deed (or other document conveying the...

Kyle Persaud

May 9, 20223 min read

How to Extend a U.S. Non-Immigrant Visa

Many non-citizens in the U.S. are here on “non-immigrant visas.” Most non-immigrant visas are, by nature, temporary. So, if you’re here...

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

Kyle Persaud

Jan 17, 20224 min read

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

Kyle Persaud

Nov 15, 20215 min read

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?

Kyle Persaud

Sep 13, 20214 min read

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

Kyle Persaud

Jul 19, 20214 min read

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.

Kyle Persaud

May 10, 20215 min read

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?

Kyle Persaud

Apr 12, 20214 min read

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.

Kyle Persaud

Apr 5, 20214 min read

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

Kyle Persaud

Feb 22, 202117 min read

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?

Kyle Persaud

Jan 11, 20214 min read

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?

Kyle Persaud

Nov 9, 20202 min read

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?

Kyle Persaud

Sep 14, 20204 min read

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.

Kyle Persaud

Aug 10, 20202 min read

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?

Kyle Persaud

Jun 22, 20202 min read

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?

Kyle Persaud

May 11, 20202 min read

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?

Kyle Persaud

May 4, 20202 min read

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?

Kyle Persaud

Apr 27, 20204 min read

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?

Kyle Persaud

Mar 16, 20202 min read

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