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Symantha Rhodes
Plan Life Law, PLLC
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I am an immigrant helping other immigrants who face difficulties navigating the US legal system to obtain legal status to become residents and citizens quicker, build successful businesses, and leave a legacy for their families. I provide quality services by ensuring my legal advice is comprehensive, and my client support is unmatched. I offer affordable flat fees that are transparent.
Education
- Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
- J.D. (2021) | Law
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Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Plan Life Law, PLLC
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- Practicing immigration, business formation, and estate planning law.
- Drafting Lawyer
- Adelson Law Office
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- Immigration and estate planning
- Realtor
- Self-Employed
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- Assist with property sales contract preparation
- Legislative Assistant
- New York State Assembly
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- Draft bills and memos, and aid in the passing of state laws.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Professional Associations
- The Florida Bar # 1038152
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 1038152
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Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Paid consultations are eligible for a discount.
Practice Areas
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Languages
- English
Legal Answers
- Q. How can I obtain proof of my citizenship after mother's passing?
- A: My condolences and sorry you are having this experience.
Since your family was granted asylum in 2008, and you were a minor at the time, there's a good chance you derived citizenship through your mother, If you were under 18 when your mother became a U.S. citizen. It's important to determine if your mother ever naturalized and became a U.S. citizen. If she did, and you met the criteria above, you are likely a citizen. If she remained a lawful permanent resident, you would still be a lawful permanent resident.
Try to gather any information that might be helpful:
Your mother's alien registration number (A-number) if you happen to recall it.
Any letters or notices your ... Read More
- Q. What documents do I need to reenter the US and resume residency after 10 years away?
- A: A U.S. LPR who has remained outside the United States for longer than one year generally requires a new immigrant visa to reenter and resume permanent residence. Given your 10-year absence, your LPR status may be considered abandoned.
To attempt to reenter as a returning resident, you should contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate well in advance of your intended travel to apply for an SB-1 Returning Resident visa. You will need to demonstrate that:
You were a lawful permanent resident when you departed the U.S.
You intended to return to the U.S. and have maintained that intention.
Your extended stay outside the U.S. was due to circumstances beyond your control (your health issues). ... Read More
- Q. Can I use "Bloom Beauty Bar" internationally without legal issues?
- A: Trademark rights are generally territorial, meaning they're valid within specific countries or regions. So, a lack of registration in Ghana doesn't guarantee freedom elsewhere. It is possible that the name "Bloom Beauty Bar" is already registered within other countries.
Ghana is a signatory to international treaties like the Paris Convention and the TRIPS Agreement, which establish some level of international trademark protection. This means that even without explicit registration in every country, there are some international obligations that countries have to uphold. Also, Ghana may allow for the international registration of trademarks.
If someone holds a trademark ... Read More
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