¿Debo ir en persona al Seguro Social para pedir mi número?

25 Apr 2025 · 31 min
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In this hour‑long live YouTube session, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas of Rivas y Asociados fields a rapid stream of viewer questions covering a wide range of U.S. immigration topics. She explains the new mandatory registration requirement for undocumented individuals, clarifies that visiting a Social Security office in person to obtain a SSN is safe and required when a work permit is issued, and outlines the risks of failing to register. Rivas provides current processing timelines for VAWA petitions (3‑5 years total, 3‑5 months for receipts, 10‑12 months for work permits), adjustment of status for parents of U.S. citizens (14‑18 months), and provisional waivers (I‑601A, about 3‑3.5 years). She addresses specific procedural questions such as whether marital status matters for Advance Parole, the difference between a Visa U “good‑faith” letter and a deferred‑action notice, how a DUI record may affect a consular interview, and the long‑standing delays for Visa T (2‑3 years). Additional topics include adding children to an I‑360 petition, military parole and subsequent work authorization, travel considerations with a C‑14 deferred‑action status, and the importance of consulting an attorney amid agency backlogs. Throughout, Rivas emphasizes practical steps, required documentation, and the need for legal counsel, while encouraging the community not to give up on their immigration goals.

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