I met Steve in the fall of 2020 and he had been in the US for nearly 40 years by that point. He originally entered lawfully when he was just five years old, but his paperwork wasn’t handled correctly. He thought he had been adopted by his aunt, only to learn as an adult that […]
It’s Never Too Late: Second Chances in Immigration Read More »
This morning, I told my team I didn’t think I’d have to talk about Trump being president again. Yet here we are. I know you’re anxious—we are too. However, we remain dedicated to helping immigrants and their families. We’re not going anywhere. During the first Trump administration, there was also a lot of fear. He
Unwavering Support in Uncertain Times: Navigating Immigration Changes Together Read More »
Immigration law is one of the hardest areas of law to practice; policies and laws are constantly changing and we are at the mercy of elected officials that change every four years. It’s further complicated by our officials constantly issuing small fixes instead of solving bigger issues. Despite all this, though, I can’t imagine doing
Beyond the Law: Fighting on Two Fronts Read More »
Some cases take a very long and winding path to success and it can be hard to see the happy light at the end of the tunnel. Although it can be daunting, it’s important to never lose sight of the finish line! Today, I’d like to talk about Gabriel, who I first met in 2020.
When newlyweds come to us for help with their green card application, there’s just something special about how they talk to each other and about each other. They’re giddy, deeply in love, and their future is bright because they’re together forever. I love these cases and being witness to such pure joy. But, sometimes that
Lemons to Lemonade: Turning a Broken Marriage into a Fresh Start Read More »
As everyone knows, USCIS processing times are pretty awful across the board. Everyone needs their benefit or a decision so they can move forward with their lives. Waiting is awful. Today, I want to discuss two expedite requests our office put in and how they played out. As a reminder, USCIS can expedite a case
Expedite Request: Two Stories Read More »
Today, I’d like to talk about using different types of immigration avenues at the same time to try and stabilize status in the United States. Many times, you don’t have to pick just one way forward to try and get a green card. With most cases having processing times going past a year, life changes
When Two Filings Are Better Than One Read More »
Navigating the immigration process can be daunting, especially when unexpected challenges arise. This month, we achieved an important milestone for one of our clients who faced many of the challenges that can arise during the immigration journey. Felicity’s journey from obtaining a green card to becoming a naturalized citizen exemplifies the complexities and triumphs that
Overcoming Obstacles: Felicity’s Journey to U.S. Citizenship Read More »
This month, we had great success on a naturalization case. Many people file for naturalization on their own because it’s a relatively straightforward process; but, when things go bad, they can go really bad. In Ken’s* case, we learned about how unpredictable and difficult it can be to work with USCIS when things don’t go
Triumph Over USCIS: A Naturalization Case Study Read More »
Iris was one of our very first U status cases, all the way back in 2013. She had some issues with her case, but finally, in February 2018, she was granted full U status. A year later, she called us with the amazing news that she had fallen in love and gotten married, and that
Unlocking Opportunities: Using U Status for Family-Based Adjustment of Status Read More »
