EN VIVO en Radio La Maxxima - Abogada Lorena

22 May 2026 · 31 min
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In a live radio segment of "Empoderando Inmigrantes y Construyendo Futuros" on La Máxima, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas, founder and CEO of Rivas y Asociados, explains U.S. immigration relief options for victims of abuse, crime, and trafficking: VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), U‑visa, and T‑visa. She outlines eligibility criteria, types of abuse recognized (physical, emotional, mental, verbal), required evidence (personal declaration, police reports, medical records, restraining orders, witness testimony, counseling records), confidentiality protections, processing timelines (approximately 4 years for VAWA, up to 9 years for U‑visa, variable for T‑visa), work authorization while pending, and derivative benefits for spouses and children. Throughout the show, callers ask specific questions about qualifying for VAWA, including scenarios where the abusive partner lacks legal status, how long applications can be filed after divorce, and whether children can be included. Rivas also discusses the risks of using non‑attorney preparers or notarios, the importance of seeking qualified immigration counsel, obtaining second opinions, and being vigilant against fraud in immigration filings. She provides practical advice on navigating changing administration policies, the impact on case processing, and how to protect oneself legally (reviewing contracts, understanding rights). The segment ends with contact information for Rivas y Asociados and a call to empower the immigrant community.

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