En Vivo con la Abogada Lorena en La Maxxima

16 Oct 2026 · 43 min
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In this live radio/YouTube broadcast, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas of Rivas y Asociados fields a rapid‑fire series of listener questions about U.S. immigration law. She begins with a political update, noting the 2024 elections, the Trump campaign’s visits to swing states, and the administration’s intensified immigration enforcement that has led to a surge of detentions (up to 1,000 per day). She then provides detailed, case‑by‑case guidance on a wide range of topics: - Detention in the Fifth Circuit (Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi) and the need to file a federal habeas petition for bail; - Cancellation of removal (the “42B” relief) and its eligibility criteria; - The impact of unpaid immigration fines and recent federal rulings that pause the $1,000‑per‑day penalty; - Voluntary departure, its consequences, and the ten‑year bar for unlawful presence; - Interaction with local police, especially when a traffic stop leads to immigration referral; - VAWA, Visa T, Visa U, and other humanitarian protections for victims of domestic violence, trafficking, or crime; - Adjustments of status, timing of I‑485 filings, and how USCIS errors can be appealed; - The role of “good‑faith” letters for work authorization, and the long processing delays for work permits; - Guidance on how to verify authentic immigration notices, avoid scams, and the importance of consulting multiple attorneys; - Practical information on how to contact Rivas y Asociados (phone numbers, toll‑free line, social‑media presence) and a reminder of the firm’s locations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Throughout, Lorena emphasizes that the information is general and encourages listeners to schedule a personal consultation. The tone is conversational, supportive, and urgent, reflecting the high stakes for the immigrant community.

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