Inmigración en tiempos cambiantes: Actualizaciones y respuestas

20 Jan 2024 · 8 min
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In this Spanish‑language live Q&A, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas addresses a wide range of practical questions from viewers about U.S. immigration processes. She explains how to correct tax filings when applying for citizenship, confirms that a work‑permit card (EAD) together with a state ID or driver’s license is sufficient for domestic air travel, and outlines typical USCIS processing times for medical exams and I‑485 adjustment of status cases (about three months after receipt, with overall case times around a year). Rivas advises clients who entered on a K‑3 visa and later divorced to consider a VAWA self‑petition, which does not require the former spouse’s cooperation. She provides estimated consular processing wait times (e.g., ~18 months for Ciudad Juárez) and clarifies that sponsoring a sibling who has DACA still faces the standard 22‑year F4 visa backlog. For applicants needing proof of lawful entry, she recommends filing a FOIA request. She details the biometrics scheduling for T‑visa applicants (1‑3 months after filing) and reassures that a decades‑old DUI generally does not bar a residency application. Finally, she notes that interview requirements vary by field office, with many cases proceeding without an interview. Throughout, she offers her office’s phone numbers (918‑505‑4870 and 844‑37‑RIVAS) for further assistance.

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