Me asaltaron. Puedo arreglar? Abogada Lorena (844) 37-RIVAS

12 Oct 2022 · 32 min
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In this live, multilingual session streamed simultaneously on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas answers a rapid‑fire series of viewer questions about U‑visa eligibility, VAWA and T‑visa applications, work permits, consular processing, provisional waivers, and pathways to lawful permanent residence. She explains the necessity of police certification for U‑visas, the limited annual cap of 10,000 visas, typical wait times, and how victims of serious crimes (armed robbery, domestic violence, sexual assault) may qualify. Rivas clarifies that VAWA petitions do not require a police report and can be filed even shortly after marriage if abuse is present. She discusses the T‑visa for trafficking victims, the role of asylum approvals in later U‑visa filing, and the process for obtaining work authorization (I‑765) and adjusting status. The attorney repeatedly offers her firm’s contact number (844‑377‑RIVAS), notes that her office is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma but serves clients nationwide via phone, video, or in‑person, and emphasizes honest assessment of case viability. Throughout, she provides practical advice on common misconceptions—such as working on a tourist visa, the impact of a criminal record on sponsoring relatives, and the need for a provisional waiver (I‑601A) before consular processing for those who have accrued unlawful presence.

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