For many immigrants with pending adjustment of status applications, Advance Parole has long felt like a golden ticket. You applied for Advance Parole, received your approval, and now you want to visit family, attend a wedding, take care of an emergency, or simply leave the United States for the first time in years. For a
One of the first things an immigration attorney may recommend is requesting copies of your immigration records. You may wonder, “Why do I need my records? Doesn’t the government already have them?” The answer is simple: Just because the government has your records doesn’t mean you do. Having access to your own immigration history can
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Many people feel nervous when they receive a notice for a USCIS interview. Some imagine standing before a judge in a courtroom or being questioned as they see on television. However, a USCIS interview is not a court hearing. No judge is deciding your case that day. Instead, you will meet with a USCIS officer
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Immigration laws change often, and one of the most talked-about recent changes is the new Public Charge Rule. If you or a loved one is applying for a green card, you may be wondering whether receiving government benefits could affect your immigration case. The good news is that many immigrants do not need to worry
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For many immigrants, deciding to hire an attorney or immigration service is one of the most important decisions they will ever make. You trust that the person handling your case is protecting your future, your family, and your opportunity to remain in the United States. Unfortunately, many individuals who sought help through Alexandria Lozano and
In recent months, many immigrants have been shocked to receive notices from the government demanding thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of dollars in civil penalties. Some reports have even involved fines approaching $1.8 million. If you receive one of these notices, it is important to know two things: do not panic, and do not
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If you’ve been researching immigration options online recently, you’ve probably seen a lot of discussion about waivers, consular processing, and the recent USCIS memo regarding Adjustment of Status. For many immigrants and their families, all of these terms can feel overwhelming. As such, we wanted to take a moment to explain two of the most
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Many people think immigration cases are decided simply by checking boxes. Did you submit the right forms? Did you meet the requirements? Did you provide the necessary documents? While those things are important, there is another factor that is becoming increasingly important in many immigration cases: discretion. Even when someone qualifies for an immigration benefit,
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June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ people in our communities. It is also a time to recognize the challenges that many LGBTQ+ immigrants continue to face while navigating the immigration system. This year, transgender and nonbinary immigrants especially are facing new concerns related to immigration documents,
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Meeting with an immigration attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming. Many people come into consultations nervous, stressed, or unsure of what information matters most. Sometimes, valuable consultation time gets spent searching through bags of paperwork, scrolling through phones for dates, or trying to remember important details on the spot. Being prepared can help
