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Does filing for bankruptcy affect getting my work permit?

Asked on Mar 26th, 2012 on Bankruptcy - Mississippi
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Does filing bankruptcy affect getting a work permit for my spouse?
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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Livonia, MI at Charles J. Schneider, P.C.
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It ought not to. However the question is best asked of an immigration specialist.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2013 at 12:46 AM

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney serving Clinton, MS at Timothy Kevin Byrne Attorney at Law
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No.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 2:42 AM

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Section 525 of the bankruptcy code provides certain protections from discrimination. Bankruptcy cannot be used to discriminate in public or private employment. Also, it cannot affect licenses, permits and the like. This is federal law and supersedes state law.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2012 at 12:39 PM

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Samuel Lee Tucker
It should not effect the granting of any governmental permit or license.
Answered on Mar 27th, 2012 at 3:15 PM

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