La Abogada Lorena Contesta - EN VIVO

21 Aug 2025 · 39 min
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In this live, multilingual Q&A session, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas of Rivas y Asociados answers a wide array of viewer questions about U.S. immigration relief options. She explains the VAWA (I‑360) filing process, typical preparation time (about three months), receipt timelines (4‑5 months), and work‑permit/advance‑parole timelines (10‑12 months). She compares VAWA with cancellation of removal, advising clients to consider both depending on case strength. Lorena clarifies when a removal‑of‑conditions interview is required, discusses Visa U and Visa T processing delays, and outlines bond eligibility criteria for detained individuals. She addresses criminal‑record impacts, expungement versus vacating convictions, and the effect of misdemeanors like DUI on travel. The attorney also explains Documentarily Qualified (DQ) status in consular processing and typical wait times (up to a year). Throughout, she promotes her firm’s services, providing phone numbers (844‑37‑RIVAS, 918‑505‑4870), office locations in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, and encourages viewers to follow her on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The tone is conversational, supportive, and realistic, offering practical timelines and urging viewers to seek professional counsel.

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