¿Te llegó una extensión de prima facie por 1 año en VAWA… es buena señal o problema?

21 Apr 2026 · 59 min
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In this hour‑long live session, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas of Rivas & Associates answers a rapid stream of audience questions across multiple platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook). The core focus is on VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) cases, specifically the meaning of a prima facie determination, the significance of one‑year and six‑month extensions, and what these extensions indicate about case status. Rivas explains current processing timelines for VAWA (I‑360) – typically 48‑50 months – and for related work permits (EAD), noting that extensions are automatically issued while the case remains pending. She outlines the types of evidence that can satisfy VAWA (testimony, audio recordings, therapist letters, police reports, witness statements) and advises on how to respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs). The discussion expands to other relief options (Visa U, Visa T, 42B cancellation of removal, I‑751 removal‑of‑conditions extensions, parole, K‑1 fiancé visas, citizenship eligibility after five years of residence, and strategies to avoid deportation). Rivas repeatedly offers practical next steps: contact her firm via phone or WhatsApp, schedule a consultation, and gather documentation. The tone is conversational yet instructional, with a supportive, cautiously optimistic sentiment toward applicants despite long backlogs caused by policy changes under the current administration.

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