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 […]
Navigating the I-601A Waiver: A Possible Path to Staying with Loved Ones Read More »
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.
From Doubt to Citizenship: Realizing the Dream of Naturalization Read More »
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
Saying “I Do” to a New Beginning: One-Step Adjustment Through Marriage Read More »
As we approach 2024, we also approach a presidential election year. One major distinction between citizens and lawful permanent residents or individuals with other immigration statuses lies in the right to vote. You, perhaps more than anyone else, understand the influence that the presidential administration can have over immigration policies and procedures, impacting millions of
Empowering Voices: Naturalization During an Election Year Read More »
The Process In June, Hope Immigration partnered with Brad Banias, an expert in federal litigation, to sue USCIS. The goal of this litigation was to show USCIS that it is unacceptable that U Status applicants are waiting outrageously long to receive Bona Fide Determinations (BFDs) and Employment Authorizations (EADs). The BFD allows the applicant to
Suing USCIS: Getting Work Cards and Bona Fide Determinations for U Status Applicants Read More »
Did You Know? Being without status is already stressful enough. When you add family disputes, especially between spouses, we certainly understand when that stress skyrockets. It has been our experience, unfortunately, that US citizens often try to use the immigration status of their spouses as a source of threats to coerce them into complying with
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As USCIS processing times continue to slow (seriously, can we talk about how a fiance petition went from 6 months in 2018 to over 14 months in 2022?!?) and people to continue to wait for years to get an interview for an immigrant visa at various U.S. Embassies and Consulates, I get a lot of
No One Likes Waiting in Line: Expedite Requests Read More »
