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Rumors of Immigration Reform
Late last week, various media outlets began reporting about President Obama’s ten-point plan on immigration reform. Within hours, the White ...
The USCIS Ombudsman’s Office
An Ombudsman is a wonderful thing and it’s a too-little used resource in the immigration world. The USCIS Office of the ...
Our First U Visa Denial
I’ve been very lucky. In over five years of practice, I have never had a U visa denied. But, when U visas ...
Problems with the National Visa Center (NVC)
The National Visa Center (NVC) plays a key part in helping bring family members together. It’s an office within the ...
No More U Visas for 2015
Late last fall, I wrote about how U visas were gone for 2014. Now again, USCIS has run out of U ...
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 ...