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Love has the power to overcome many challenges, but distance can sometimes feel like its toughest obstacle. For couples planning to marry across borders, immigration visa issues can complicate the journey. In this article, we’ll address some of the most common myths and misunderstandings surrounding the critical Fiancé Visa, including: How a criminal record might impact your Fiancé Visa application.…Read More

In Oklahoma and across the country, too many victims of serious crimes remain silent, afraid that coming forward might jeopardize their immigration status. Unfortunately, aggressors and criminals exploit this fear to keep witnesses quiet. What many people don’t realize is that the U Visa was created to protect crime victims and even provide a path to citizenship in the midst…Read More

This article outlines the essential information Oklahoma parents need to protect their children, including: The first step to take when your child is arrested (even before calling a lawyer). The rights juveniles have in Oklahoma and the potential penalties they may face. How a criminal conviction can impact your child’s future—and how to help prevent it. What Is The First…Read More

A past mistake doesn’t have to hold you back forever. In Oklahoma, certain criminal charges and convictions can be cleared from your record through the expungement process. This article covers the basics and limitations of expungement, including: What expungement is and who qualifies. What can be removed from your record and the benefits of doing so. Steps to take if…Read More

On January 31, 2024, USCIS Published its final rule on fee changes for applications, due to take effect on April 1, 2024 (“New Fee Rule”). The New Fee Rule can be found in the Federal Register at 89 Fed. Reg. 6,194 (Jan. 31, 2024), and USCIS has published Frequently Asked Questions at https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/frequently-asked-questions-on-the-uscis-fee-rule. USCIS also published a new fee schedule…Read More

To provide more accessibility and convenience for those with municipal citations, Tulsa Municipal Court will start Thursday Night Court starting September 7, 2023. During Thursday Night Court, Tulsa Municipal Court hours will extend its hours until 7 p.m. to accommodate individuals with obligations during regular court hours who may find it challenging to appear for their citations. “Programs like Night…Read More

TULSA — The Tulsa Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this Saturday in the Brookside/River Parks area. TPD will conduct the checkpoint in relation to the upcoming Memorial Day holiday with assistance from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office and the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission. Police say the checkpoint is an effort to…Read More

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — A tweet from President Donald Trump is leaving many undocumented immigrants terrified they'll be deported and taken away from their families. Trump tweeted that federal officials will begin the process next week removing millions of illegal immigrants. The falls into Trump's campaign promise to address what he says is a border crisis. "The fact that we're…Read More

OKLAHOMA CITY -- It’s been nearly two months since the state launched the Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Diversion Program. Prosecutor Amanda Arnall Couch, with the District Attorneys Council, said there are cameras all across the state scanning the tags of Oklahoma drivers. “It's not exactly a positive distinction to be at the bottom of uninsured motorists for the country, so I'm…Read More

As reported in the Tulsa World, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Tulsa Police Department, the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office and the ABLE Commission will operate the DUI checkpoint at 41st and Sheridan  in Tulsa. No time was indicated in a news release about the checkpoint. They typically last from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. DUI Checkpoint in Tulsa DUI checkpoints function as…Read More