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8 Feb 2024 · 31 min
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In a live, call‑in segment on Radio Las Américas, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas answered a rapid series of listener questions covering a wide range of U.S. immigration issues. She clarified how applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) for a U.S. citizen child does not jeopardize a spouse’s pending cancellation‑of‑deportation case, explained the documentation needed to travel abroad while a green‑card renewal is pending, and gave the optimal filing window (six months before expiration). Rivas detailed the income threshold a U.S. citizen spouse must meet to sponsor a partner (approximately $25,000 for a two‑person household) and described how that amount scales with family size. She confirmed that DACA recipients can marry without losing DACA status, and outlined VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) relief options, emphasizing that non‑physical abuse can be sufficient. The attorney discussed eligibility for U‑ and T‑visas, the limited circumstances under which a Visa U holder may obtain a parole, and the necessity of maintaining lawful status to be employer‑sponsored. She addressed J‑1 visa two‑year home‑residence requirements, possible waivers, and the impact of illegal presence on employer‑based adjustment of status. Additional topics included asylum‑based permanent residency travel restrictions, naturalization timelines (3 years if married to a citizen, otherwise 5 years), and practical resources such as her firm’s contact numbers, office locations, and social‑media presence. Throughout, Rivas provided concrete procedural steps, required documents, and realistic timeframes, while encouraging callers to schedule private consultations.

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