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Reflecting on Two Years

My lease for the Klinke Immigration office space began on October 1, 2012, so I consider that our official opening ...

Heroes

Sometimes it’s good to be reminded about the good in the world when we’re constantly surrounded by disappointment and despair. ...

When Should You Hire an Immigration Attorney?

Every immigration situation presents its own special timelines. Is it ever too late to hire an attorney? Is it ever ...

USCIS Processing Times

One of the most common questions I receive is “How long will it take USCIS to decide my case?” This ...

The Unscrupulous

Unscrupulous: adjective. Not honest or fair; doing things that are illegal, wrong, or dishonest (Merriam-Webster definition). There are a lot ...

Lili: A Long Battle Won

My fifth client finally won her case. I’ll call her Lili. She’s from Vietnam. Nearly two years ago, Lili hired ...

What Is Due Process?

There’s a lot of talk in the media about the crisis of immigrant children and how cases are being moved ...

Deferred Action Not for Childhood Arrivals Only

By now, most everyone knows about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). It received a lot of press in 2012 ...

The American Dream Is Still Alive

Watching the news these days is depressing: Congress does little to nothing. Ugly hatred reveals itself as adults yell at ...