Most Rhode Island residents equate boating mishaps with summer and sunshine. However, our lovely state offers both winter and summer activities on the water. Seal and lighthouse tours are two of the most common boating activities that take place during winter...
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Tips and advantages for buying a yacht in Newport
Newport, Rhode Island is often referred to as " the sailing capital of the world." So it is not a surprise many savvy yacht buyers come to Rhode Island to make their purchases. If you are looking to buy a yacht, you may want to look into the advantages of...
Can you face penalties for overstaying a visa?
You've been living in the United States on a visa, and you met someone you like a lot. You know your visa is running out, and you haven't found a way to stay in the country. What happens if you decide to overstay your visa to be with the person you want a relationship...
What can you do after falling overboard?
When you go out on your boat, you are there to enjoy friends and the freedom of the open water. One of the last things you or other Rhode Island boaters would expect is to fall overboard. Unfortunately, many people fall off boats or ships each year, resulting in one...
Fiances may be entitled to come to the U.S. as a resident
It wasn't ever your intention to fall in love out of the country, but now that you have, there's a problem you need to overcome. You want to go to the United States to be married, but there are regulations that require you to obtain a visa first. If you can obtain...
What to do if USCIS schedules a marriage fraud interview
If you begin the process of applying for a green card based on marriage to a United States citizen, you will have to complete several important steps. These typically include submitting your application, compiling comprehensive evidence of your...
Expunction gives you a new chance in life
If you've been convicted of a crime in the past, one of the things you might be interested in is expunction. Expunction is a process in which your arrest or criminal conviction is sealed from the public. Once that expunction occurs, employers, landlords and others...
How to continue working if your visa is temporary
Rhode Island is home to many beautiful lakes and resort areas. Many might say that sailing is the state's unofficial pastime, and indeed, many residents enjoy yachting regularly. The surrounding industry employs many individuals, and a significant portion of the...
Contested divorces: Avoid them for a fast, stress-free divorce
A contested divorce is definitely a divorce that you want to avoid if you can. When there are things you can't agree on, it can make the divorce drag on for months or years longer than it needs to. To prevent that from happening, there are a few things you can do. For...