En vivo en Radio Las Americas

12 Feb 2026 · 32 min
32:07

The episode is a live, call‑in radio/YouTube broadcast hosted by Las Américas Perrototota, featuring immigration attorney Lorena Rivas, Esq. The show’s purpose is to field real‑time questions from the Latino community across the United States about U.S. immigration processes. Throughout the hour, Lorena provides detailed explanations on a wide range of topics: the automatic work‑permit (A‑19) that should follow a approved U‑visa, common delays and errors in USCIS processing, the meaning of “review” status, typical processing timelines for VAWA (I‑360) cases (≈45 months) and biometric appointments, how to request or renew work permits (C09, A‑18/A‑19) after a VAWA or U‑visa approval, the steps to adjust status (I‑485) after three years of a U‑visa, differences between VAWA prima‑facie and VAWA cases, family‑based petitions (I‑130) for adult children of U.S. citizens, consular processing for Guatemalan applicants, the impact of waivers (I‑601) for fraud, and practical advice on court appearances, the need for interpreters, and the risk of ICE detentions at biometric appointments. Lorena also shares logistical information: phone numbers for live calls (918‑794‑2547), WhatsApp (918‑607‑8503), office locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and a toll‑free line (844‑37‑RIVAS). The tone is conversational, supportive, and instructional, aiming to empower listeners with actionable steps and realistic expectations about USCIS backlogs.

Chapters

More from Lorena

0:43
youtube.com

¿Quién decide si te dan fianza? | Abogada Lorena Rivas

2d ago
4:02
youtube.com

¿Por qué tardan tanto en aprobar el permiso de trabajo?

2d ago
0:42
youtube.com

“Mis hijos nacieron aquí, ya estamos bien” ❌

3d ago
0:22
youtube.com

Aquí no solo llenamos papeleo. Luchamos por tu historia.

3d ago
0:23
youtube.com

We've all been there

4d ago
0:53
youtube.com

No one appoints a lawyer in immigration court — not even for children

1w ago
1:04
youtube.com

Los casos que más lamentamos son los que nunca se intentaro

1w ago
0:12
youtube.com

¡Gracias por confiar en nosotros!

1w ago
0:23
youtube.com

Tráelo todo, aunque creas que no sirve

1w ago
0:30
youtube.com

Ciudadanos y residentes también han sido detenidos por error

1w ago
1:02
youtube.com

Detención no es deportación

1w ago
See all content