Fiancé Visa Approved
A Venezuelan client, who had been in Trinidad and Tobago, was required to provide a police report for her visa interview. However, due to the conditions in Venezuela, she was unable to obtain her criminal record in a timely manner. We submitted an argument explaining the situation and requested an exemption. The client successfully obtained her visa and entered the U.S. The petition process took 2 months, and the visa process, including the interview, took 4 months. 

Family Petition Approved
A Cambodian client with a felony charge wanted to invite his spouse to the U.S. We argued that the charge was unrelated to proving the marital relationship and did not negatively impact the foreign spouse’s ability to establish their life together. Additionally, we demonstrated that she was fully aware of the charge. To further strengthen the case, we promptly submitted additional evidence, including proof of their child’s birth. The client successfully secured approval. The entire process took 18 months. 

Marriage Green Card Approved
A Jamaican client had overstayed their visa for more than 10 years and worked without a permit for over 5 years. The married couple was not living together during the green card process. From the beginning, we addressed the overstay and unauthorized work issues. When the client was issued a Request for Evidence, we promptly responded with supporting affidavits that demonstrated the genuineness of their marital relationship and explained the compelling circumstances that required them to work and live separately. The client successfully obtained a green card without an interview. The entire process took 11 months. 

Asylum Approved 
A client who escaped her country due to government violence sought protection in the U.S. through asylum. We argued that she qualified as an asylee due to being a family member of a former government official and having suffered past persecution, as well as facing the risk of future persecution if returned to her country. However, due to the nature of her escape, she lacked direct evidence to prove previous events. We researched country conditions reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), gathered affidavits, and prepared over 200 potential questions to present a credible fear testimony. The client successfully passed the interview and obtained asylum status. The entire process took 6 months.

US Citizenship Approved 
A client with a felony charge and multiple other criminal charges was initially denied naturalization while working with another firm. The client then switched to us for consultation and to reapply for citizenship. We addressed each of the criminal charges, arguing that they did not constitute a statutory or permanent bar to citizenship. We also gathered multiple affidavits and public records to demonstrate the client’s good moral character. After the interview, the case was escalated to a supervising immigration services officer to review the criminal charges and determine if they were grounds for denial. With a legal analysis explaining why the charges did not warrant denial, the client successfully obtained U.S. citizenship. The entire process took 4 months.

Special Juvenile Status (SIJS) Approved
A minor client who was nearing their 21st birthday urgently needed a custody and predicate order from a State Family Court Judge in order to pursue a Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) petition. The client had entered the U.S. without inspection and was in removal proceedings. We successfully paused the removal proceedings to allow time for the client to complete the SIJS process. The client’s uncle needed to obtain legal custody, and the family court had to make specific findings: that it was not in the client’s best interest to return to their home country, and that the client could not reunify with one or both parents due to abandonment, neglect, or abuse. The custody and predicate orders were secured, and the SIJS petition was approved within 4 months.

Deportation Case Dismissed
A client who escaped their home country and entered the U.S. without inspection was placed into removal proceedings (deportation). The client missed a court hearing and received a removal order years ago. With no other form of relief available to overturn the removal order, we contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) prosecutor and successfully convinced them that the client had strong ties to the U.S. and demonstrated good moral character. We argued that the client should not be a priority for DHS. After negotiations, we reached an agreement to file a joint motion to reopen and terminate the removal proceedings, effectively removing the removal order.