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Marital Name Changes
At common law, husbands or wives may change their surname to that of their spouse without a legal proceeding. Presently, most states also have statutes that contain requirements for a legally recognized name change. A married individual, who wishes to change his or her last name, must abide by the law in his or her jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction has specific requirements and procedures to abide by. By following such procedures, he or she will be able to have his or her last name legally changed by the state and at common law.
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Security Measures for Entering the United States
Receiving your visa is only the first step to entering the United States. A visa merely allows you to travel to a US port of entry — the border, a US sea port or a US airport — but does not, on its own, allow you to enter the country. The decision to allow a visa holder into the United States is determined by a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officer at the port of entry.
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What is Common-Law Marriage?
Under the common law marriage doctrine, you are considered legally married, despite not having a marriage license, a ceremony or a marriage certificate, if you meet specific requirements listed in the statutes of the jurisdiction where you live. The benefits of common law marriage include the right to inherit upon the death of a spouse and the right to spousal support and an equitable division of property should the marriage terminate. The jurisdictions that recognize common law marriage are Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. In addition to these states, some other jurisdictions will recognize a common law marriage if it was valid in one of the (common-law) states and meets the statutory requirements in those states, even if it is a jurisdiction that does not have a statute that provides for common law marriage.
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What is the Difference Between F and M Student Visas?
F student visas are reserved for international students who wish to attend an academic institution to pursue a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, a doctorate or a professional degree. They also may be able to attend accredited junior and community colleges that offer associate degrees in liberal arts. Lastly, F visas may be obtained by international students seeking to attend language training programs or by students wishing to enroll in seminaries and conservatories.
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