FACTS: A native of Kenya and a US Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder) came to our office after facing a deeply frustrating and prolonged delay in his naturalization process. He had already completed his naturalization interview years earlier but, despite repeated inquiries and assurances from his prior attorney to “just wait,” USCIS had taken…
FACTS: A Bolivian national came to our office after living in the United States for over two decades. She and her husband explained that they had entered the U.S. through the Tijuana-San Diego border crossing more than 24 years ago. Without immigration documents, they crossed into the U.S. in the backseat of a car driven…
FACTS: Our client came to us after enduring years of silence following his credible and well-documented asylum interview based on fear of persecution in his home country. Despite a compelling claim, supported by strong country conditions and detailed affidavits, no decision came from USCIS. After more than a year had passed since the asylum interview,…
FACTS: Every year, the H-1B visa program is subject to a strict numerical “cap”—65,000 regular H-1Bs and an additional 20,000 for individuals holding U.S. master’s degrees. As a result, the process has become increasingly competitive, with USCIS implementing a lottery system to randomly select applicants each fiscal year. Employers not selected in the lottery must…
FACTS: A Kenyan national and U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) filed his Application for Naturalization (Form N-400) in Virginia in October 2021. After waiting a full year, he was finally interviewed by USCIS in October 2022. The client had a strong application and a successful interview, and expected a decision shortly thereafter. However, months passed,…
FACTS: A Nicaraguan client (and child) fled Nicaragua after being threatened and harassed by members of the Nicaraguan police (known as Dantos). The client feared persecution based on their political beliefs and activities to protest the government of Nicaragua. THE LAW: Every year people come to the United States seeking protection because they have suffered…
FACTS: A client’s pending family-based Petition (Form I-130) had been pending for several years as they awaited COVID-19 related processing delays. After finally being interviewed by USCIS, the client hoped for a quick decision in their case, but no action seemed forthcoming. With a frustrating silence from USCIS, the client reached out to see if…
FACTS: A client came to us after YEARS of waiting for their VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) -based green card case which was pending at USCIS. The client had, as is common with VAWA cases, a difficult history with their ex-spouse, and feared pursuing their case before USCIS. The client had an approved Form I-360…
Citizenship case Approved through Federal Court Litigation.
O-1 Visa Approved for Russian Scientist.
