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 El Salvadorian client fled El Salvador with his minor daughter after gangs targeted him because of his sexual orientation. After gangs saw him with a same-sex romantic partner, our client was cornered and attacked by gang members who threatened his life and tried to kill him. Saved by the chance arrival of police…
FACTS: A US Citizen sought assistance with filing for his wife who was residing overseas. This is usually a fairly straight-forward process which involves the US Citizen filing a Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative on behalf of his/her foreign spouse. Unfortunately, wait times for I-130 Petitions are currently longer than you might expect. USCIS…
Poetry FACTS: A well-known Turkish poet sought our assistance for sponsorship in the U.S. As a poet, his options for “traditional” employment-based sponsorship were limited, but his accomplishments made it clear that he had received national acclaim in his home country – achieving a level of success and notoriety that was exceptional. After reviewing…
SYNOPSIS: A gay man from El Salvador fled his home country after being assaulted by gang members (Mara 18). He arrived in the U.S. and requested asylum. After being released by US Immigration, he was placed in removal proceedings. After FOUR LONG YEARS, he finally was granted Asylum in the U.S. THE FACTS: This client…
