EN VIVO en Radio La Maxxima - Abogada Lorena

21 Aug 2026 · 45 min
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In this live radio/YouTube segment, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas of Rivas y Asociados answers a wide range of listener questions about recent immigration policy changes and procedural issues. She explains a new Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision (August 13) that reinterprets parole travel, now triggering 3‑year or 10‑year unlawful presence bars for anyone who has accrued illegal presence and departs the U.S. with a parole document. She warns that prior travel under parole that was previously risk‑free may now jeopardize pending adjustment of status applications, and urges callers to consult an attorney before any travel. Rivas clarifies how DACA recipients calculate unlawful presence (starts at age 18) and when the 3/10‑year bars may apply to them. She discusses the heightened risk for individuals with outstanding removal orders, including those on DACA, and advises against travel, especially through airports, where undocumented persons are increasingly detained. The attorney outlines the documentation needed for a full case review, how to verify court hearing formats, and the importance of accurate biometric appointment tracking. She provides detailed guidance on VAWA (VAWA‑based forgiveness of double entries tied to abuse, typical processing times of 4‑6 years, and the meaning of a prima facie finding), Visa T eligibility and inclusion of derivatives, and the impact of the September 18 public‑charge rule change on pending applications. Rivas also explains the Child Status Protection Act’s age‑freeze for beneficiaries who turned 21 before a petition was filed, and the residency‑continuity requirements for naturalization (maximum six‑month trips abroad). Throughout, she stresses that each case is unique, encourages listeners to avoid scams, and repeatedly offers the firm’s contact information for personalized legal assistance.

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