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No One Likes Waiting in Line: Expedite Requests
As USCIS processing times continue to slow (seriously, can we talk about how a fiance petition went from 6 months ...
Frustrating Developments with VAWA Decisions
We file between 15 and 20 VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases every year, which is about 1% of the ...
Hope for Survivors
When I was a new lawyer, I worked for a fantastic male attorney. Whenever a domestic survivor (usually female) would ...
Fixing a Mistake
We've been working with Samantha (not her real name) and her family for a little over a year on a ...
Afghan Project and Afghan Adjustment Act
I'm in the midst of one of the most rewarding projects of my professional career. Our firm (with the help ...
It’s All in the Details
At least once a week, I'm at USCIS for a marriage-based green card interview. The interviews always cover two main ...
Working with a Solo Attorney
One of the best things about my job is getting to know my clients - forming relationships, earning trust, and ...
Young Love
A Central American Minor Success Story
The Central American Minor (CAM) was* a short-lived and well-meaning program. In 2014, over 50,000 children fled Honduras, El Salvador ...
Racing Towards Naturalization
Here's something you won't hear me say often. USCIS is moving fast - at least on Naturalization cases. In February, ...