Metí mis papeles en el 96 pero detuve mi caso. Ahora tengo un hijo de 20 años. ¿Puedo arreglar?

15 Oct 2022 · 12 min
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In this live Spanish‑language immigration Q&A, attorney Lorena Rivas answers a wide range of viewer questions about pathways to legal status in the United States. She explains how a 1996 filing can still protect a client under §245(i), allowing adjustment of status once the client’s child turns 21. She clarifies that having a child serving in the U.S. military is one, but not the only, way for undocumented parents to obtain a green card, and discusses alternative routes such as consular processing with waivers. Rivas addresses re‑opening cases after missed court dates, the impact of deportation orders, and the importance of gathering proof of prior filings. She outlines how de‑facto (common‑law) marriage in states like Texas and Oklahoma can create eligibility for adjustment, and notes that without marriage the child must wait until 21. Practical procedural details are provided: typical work‑permit processing time after biometrics (3‑6 months), the current length of provisional waivers (2‑3 years), and the possibility for tourists to open bank accounts depending on the institution. She distinguishes eligibility for U‑visa (victims of crime) versus T‑visa (human‑trafficking victims) and confirms that victims of sexual exploitation may qualify for U or T status. Rivas reassures that VAWA applications are still being processed and not being cancelled. She also touches on adoption as a possible route for a 19‑year‑old daughter, and explains how police encounters can affect immigration status depending on the officer’s actions. Throughout, she emphasizes her firm’s willingness to prepare full applications, gather evidence, and represent clients in immigration court, providing the contact number 844‑377‑RIVAS for appointments.

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