Inmigración paso a paso: Navegando por el laberinto legal

21 Jan 2024 · 7 min
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In this Spanish‑language YouTube Q&A, attorney Lorena Rivas addresses a series of real‑time immigration questions from viewers. She stresses the critical need to attend every immigration court hearing and to file an asylum application within one year of arrival. She explains VAWA prima facie notices, why biometric appointments can be delayed, and how to request an inquiry. She clarifies that travelers on a 18‑hour transit visa should remain in the airport and follow immigration officers’ directions. For spouses of U.S. citizens, she notes that adjustment of status can be completed in under a year, which is faster than many other pathways. She defines OSUP as an ICE supervision check. She discusses the 10‑year removal bar, the possibility of obtaining a waiver after a prior deportation, and the importance of filing the waiver before re‑entering the U.S. She outlines typical timelines for family‑based adjustment (about a year) and for citizenship interviews (approximately five months in Oklahoma City, but variable by location). She explains that an asylum applicant may apply for a work permit after 150 days (the “480‑day clock”). She warns that using a tourist visa to work can jeopardize the visa and that an ITIN is only appropriate when reporting legitimate U.S. income. She confirms that a U.S. citizen sibling can sponsor parents even without current employment, provided a co‑sponsor is secured. Throughout, she promotes the expansion of her practice, announcing a forthcoming second office in Oklahoma City and providing phone numbers (918‑505‑4870 and 844‑377‑RIVAS) for consultations.

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