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 […]
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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
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One of our most common case types is the marriage-based Green Card petition. However, when the couple has been married for under two years at the time of approval, they face an extra step in their immigration journey: the conditional Green Card. In this blog, we talk about the process of removing the conditions of
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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
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If you hope to remain in the United States with your loved ones, but face the barriers of unlawful entry and unlawful presence, then the I-601A Waiver might be the solution you’ve been searching for. In this blog post, we’ll break down what the I-601A Waiver is, who is eligible, the application process, and why
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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
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One of the best things about my job is that I get to help people realize that the impossible isn’t impossible. This month, I’ve helped two people obtain naturalization who, when they first spoke with me, didn’t think they could ever become U.S. citizens. Bob’s Journey to Citizenship Bob entered the US 35 years ago.
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As Valentine’s Day approaches, we celebrate the love stories that transcend borders and bring couples together. For many, finding love in the United States opens the door to a world of possibilities. If you’ve found love abroad, the fiancé visa offers a path to beginning your life together. In this blog post, we explore the
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Since January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, I wanted to highlight one of our recent trafficking cases, which highlights how smuggling can turn into trafficking. What our client went through was beyond horrific and I’ve changed some identifying information. But, I hope this post helps people see that just because you make one bad
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We always love when an immigration story begins with a love story that ends with an “I do.” Whether you and your partner started the immigration process from the very beginning with a Fiance Visa, or you came to the United States and found love, marriage can be a great way to obtain status and
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