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27 Jul 2023 · 40 min
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In this live, bilingual radio segment Lorena Rivas, Esq., an immigration attorney, fields a rapid‑fire series of callers’ questions about U.S. immigration law. She explains the mechanics, eligibility criteria, and practical steps for a wide range of relief options—including VAWA, U‑visa, adjustment of status, marriage‑based green cards, cancellation of removal, I‑131 parole, work‑permit categories (A‑18, A‑19, C‑14), I‑601A provisional waivers, asylum, consular processing, and the impact of criminal history or prior deportations. Rivas repeatedly emphasizes the importance of gathering documentary proof (marriage evidence, good‑moral‑character evidence, hardship letters, RFE responses), filing timely biometrics, and using USCIS inquiries to prompt stalled cases. She provides concrete processing‑time estimates (6‑12 months for VAWA work permits, 2‑3 months for biometrics, up to 3 years for VAWA residency, 10‑12 months for family‑based adjustment) and repeatedly shares her office’s phone numbers and WhatsApp contacts for private consultations. The tone is conversational, instructional, and supportive, aiming to empower listeners with actionable guidance while acknowledging case‑by‑case variability.

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