En vivo con la Abogada Lorena

23 Oct 2026 · 29 min
29:14

In this 27‑minute live Spanish‑language broadcast, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas, Esq., fields callers’ questions about a wide range of immigration matters while also providing brief announcements. She explains how to request immigration records via FOIA, noting variable processing times (3‑6 months to 1.5 years) and the need to follow up on incomplete responses. She discusses the slowdown in Visa T adjudications, indicating that cases filed in 2022‑2023 are only now being reviewed and that processing can now take three to three‑and‑a‑half years. Rivas clarifies the cancellation of removal (Section 42B) and its interaction with Visa U, emphasizing the importance of good moral character and the limited impact of public‑charge considerations. She outlines VAWA, Visa U, and Visa T benefits, noting that public‑charge rules do not apply to these categories and that work authorization (prima facie) can now take up to 16 months or longer. A major policy update is highlighted: a recent Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision removes the previous protection for travel on a combo/parole card, imposing a potential 10‑year unlawful‑presence bar for exits after the ruling. She advises against travel under the new rule. Rivas also covers provisional I‑601A waivers, explaining that if a client is detained or removed after filing, the waiver may be invalidated, and that appeals to the BIA can take from several months to several years depending on detention status. Additional practical advice includes reminders to file taxes (no impact on VAWA cases), election participation, and contact information for her firm (phone numbers, WhatsApp, office locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Fort Smith). The tone remains conversational, supportive, and cautionary, aiming to empower immigrant listeners with realistic expectations and actionable steps.

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