¿Puede Mi Esposo Arreglarme Si Estoy En México?

19 Dec 2023 · 10 min
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In this Spanish‑language YouTube segment, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas (Rivas y Asociados) answers a rapid‑fire series of viewer questions about U.S. immigration procedures. She explains how families from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Colombia can use a special parole program (through charitable agencies) to reunite while a principal’s asylum, U‑visa or T‑visa case is pending. She discusses the variability of fingerprint (biometrics) appointment rescheduling and notes that delays can range from weeks to months. Rivas clarifies the distinction between adjustment of status (I‑485) and consular processing, emphasizing that a “perdón” (waiver) often requires leaving the U.S. and can be slower. She confirms that an AB 60 driver’s license, together with a passport, can be used for domestic air travel, though travelers should avoid border‑state immigration checkpoints. She provides the current visa‑bulletin date for Mexican sibling petitions (April 14 2001) and warns that consular interview wait times can be 1–3 years. For a spouse filing in March 2022, she advises checking whether the applicant has filed an I‑485 or is pursuing a waiver, and that a case review requires a consultation with her firm. She outlines the VAWA self‑petition pathway for individuals divorced or separated from a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for less than two years, stressing that physical violence is not required—emotional, verbal, or financial abuse suffices, no police report or restraining order is needed, and the process is confidential and does not involve the abusive spouse. She details the typical timeline: work authorization in 6–8 months, Social Security number, travel document, and permanent residence after about three years. Throughout, she repeatedly provides her firm’s phone numbers (918‑505‑1111, 518‑505‑4870, 844‑37RIVAS) and directs viewers to her social‑media profiles for further assistance. The overall tone is conversational, supportive, and aimed at empowering viewers to navigate complex immigration options.

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