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Nov 14 2022

Frustrating Developments with VAWA Decisions

We file between 15 and 20 VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases every year, which is about 1% of the ...

Oct 21 2022

Hope for Survivors

When I was a new lawyer, I worked for a fantastic male attorney. Whenever a domestic survivor (usually female) would ...

Sep 17 2022

Fixing a Mistake

We've been working with Samantha (not her real name) and her family for a little over a year on a ...

Aug 10 2022

Afghan Project and Afghan Adjustment Act

I'm in the midst of one of the most rewarding projects of my professional career. Our firm (with the help ...

Jul 28 2022

It’s All in the Details

At least once a week, I'm at USCIS for a marriage-based green card interview. The interviews always cover two main ...

Jul 18 2022

Working with a Solo Attorney

One of the best things about my job is getting to know my clients - forming relationships, earning trust, and ...

Jun 9 2022

Young Love
A Central American Minor Success Story

The Central American Minor (CAM) was* a short-lived and well-meaning program. In 2014, over 50,000 children fled Honduras, El Salvador ...

May 20 2022

Racing Towards Naturalization

Here's something you won't hear me say often. USCIS is moving fast - at least on Naturalization cases. In February, ...

May 5 2022

New Processing Times on USCIS Website

Earlier today, USCIS announced that they changed the way they're sharing information on how long cases "truly" take.  For example, ...