Case Results

Successfully appealed Immigration Judge’s finding that client from El Salvador did not meet her burden of proof for asylum and withholding of removal.

Successfully reopened deportation case based on lack of notice due to client’s age. Client was a Mexican national.

Successfully obtain U Visa for victim of armed robbery, resulting in work authorization for her and her husband.

January 2017 – Successfully reopened and terminated a case in Miami Immigration Court for a client from Haiti who was originally granted TPS. Client had married a U.S. citizen and was eligible for adjustment of status to obtain Legal Permanent Residency based on his marriage.

Successfully obtained a certificate of citizenship (Form N-600) for a client from Philippines based on his parent becoming a United States citizen. Client entered as a Legal Permanent Resident and immediately became a citizen due to his mother becoming a U.S. citizen years prior.

Successfully obtained Legal Permanent Residence for a client from Cameroon who was abused by a spouse. Client received Legal Permanent Residence based on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in which the United States citizen spouse subjected the client to severe physical and emotional abuse while they were married.

Successfully obtained a Unlawful Presence Waiver, Form I-601, for a client who voluntarily departed (VD) to Mexico after being in the United States for twenty years. Client had a criminal history of DWI and alleged child molestation, which authorities dismissed over eight years ago.

Successfully obtained a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, Form I-601A, for a man from Nicaragua who is married to a United States citizen, has no children in the United States, and has no criminal history. Client’s waiver was granted on the basis of economic and medical hardship to his United States citizen wife.

Successfully obtained Legal Permanent Residence for a client from Mexico who married a United States citizen and was eligible to adjust his status through a prior petition under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (grandfathered petition). Client was also eligible for adjustment of status as a “waive through” at the border more than 20 years ago.