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    cuttienyc Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    May 22, 2009, 07:21 AM
    File lawsuit against roommate who doesn't pay his share of rent as illegal alien
    I currently don't have legal status in the US, I overstayed my visa. I am now trying to collect money my ex boyfriend owes me for rent on an apartment we shared, we both signed a 1 year lease, he was at first willing to pay his half but has now apparently changed his mind.

    I was told to file a lawsuit against him to force him to pay his share but I am not sure if I can do that because of my immigration status. Do they even care about my status?

    Thank you.
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    Lowtax4eva Posts: 2,467, Reputation: 190
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    May 22, 2009, 12:58 PM

    Yes you can file a lawsuit, the court will treat it like any other case. However win or lose there is always the possibility that the court will advise immigration authorities of your expired visa.
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