¿Puedo ser deportado sin una orden judicial?

23 Apr 2025 · 32 min
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In this 1‑pm Central Time live stream, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas of Rivas y Asociados answers a rapid‑fire series of audience questions covering a wide range of U.S. immigration topics. She explains processing timelines for family‑based petitions (I‑130 for spouses of residents), the typical 18‑month to 2‑year wait, and the longer waits for adult children. She details VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) case timelines—approximately three years for I‑360 approval and subsequent interview scheduling—and clarifies that a VAWA approval, work permit, and Social Security number are positive signals but do not guarantee final approval. Rivas discusses Visa U eligibility, noting that only dependents listed when the applicant was a minor can be included, and outlines the variable 6‑month to 2‑year window for the first work authorization. She explains Visa T requirements, emphasizing the importance of a victim’s testimony over extensive documentary proof. The attorney distinguishes between deportation orders issued by an immigration judge versus expedited removal by an immigration officer, noting that the latter can occur without a judicial hearing, especially for individuals with less than two years of presence in the U.S. She advises carrying proof of longer residence to avoid expedited removal. Rivas corrects myths about travel restrictions after April 25, confirming permanent residents may travel freely unless criminal issues arise. She clarifies Real ID requirements, the use of passports for domestic travel, and the differences between consular and adjustment‑of‑status interviews, stating she and her firm often accompany clients to USCIS interviews. Additional topics include the impact of having a child on a VAWA case, the effect of past DWI convictions on travel, the role of electronic signatures in VAWA filings, and practical advice on contacting her firm (phone numbers, social‑media handles). Throughout, the tone is conversational, supportive, and instructional, aiming to empower immigrants with accurate procedural knowledge and encourage them to seek professional legal assistance.

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