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26 Aug 2023 · 32 min
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In this live, bilingual radio/YouTube segment, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas answers a rapid‑fire series of listener questions about U.S. immigration remedies. She explains the VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) process, including receipt, biometrics, work‑and‑travel permits, and typical three‑year timeline to permanent residence. She clarifies how U‑visa holders can add spouses after three years, and the role of the A‑19 work authorization. Rivas discusses conditional residence, the need for a waiver (I‑601) if divorce occurs before two years, and how to obtain a 10‑year green card. She provides processing time estimates for I‑130 petitions (≈1‑1.5 years), citizenship eligibility (3 years for spouses of citizens, 5 years for spouses of permanent residents) and required criteria. The attorney outlines F4 sibling visa backlogs (11‑22 years depending on country), Visa U eligibility for domestic‑violence victims, and the possibility of changing from a student visa to a work visa. She explains I‑245(i) eligibility for adjustment of status without leaving the U.S., the need for a waiver (I‑601A) for unlawful presence, and the timeline for asylum bond refunds (≈1 year). Rivas also addresses work‑permit renewal delays, the impact of voluntary departure, and the benefits of an EAD and Social Security number. Throughout, she promotes her Tulsa office (918‑505‑4870, 844‑337‑RIVAS) and announces a forthcoming Oklahoma City location. The tone is conversational, supportive, and instructional, aiming to empower listeners to navigate the immigration system.

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