Tienes una pareja que no quiere ayudar arreglar? (918) 505-4870

21 Sept 2021 · 38 min
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In this 2021 live-stream, immigration attorney Lorena Rivas answers a rapid‑fire series of audience questions across a wide range of U.S. immigration topics. She explains that DACA and broader immigration reform are currently stalled in Congress and the courts, and provides updates on recent procedural changes such as the June rule allowing U‑visa applicants to obtain work authorization before the visa is approved. Rivas walks through family‑based pathways—children over 21 filing I‑130 petitions for parents, sibling petitions protected by the 245(i) amendment, and the long wait times involved. She details self‑petition options for individuals whose U.S. citizen or permanent‑resident spouses refuse to cooperate, including VAWA‑based petitions that can be filed confidentially without the spouse’s signature, and outlines the typical timelines for work permits and green cards in those cases. The attorney also covers military parole, K‑1 fiancé visas, I‑601/I‑601A waiver processing (noting 18‑month averages), VAWA work‑permit timelines, and the challenges surrounding visa U processing (6‑year overall, 6‑9‑month work‑permit estimate). Throughout, she stresses the need for stable income or a co‑sponsor, the importance of gathering proper documentation, and repeatedly offers her contact number (918‑505‑4870) for private consultations. The tone is conversational, supportive, and pragmatic, aiming to empower viewers with concrete options while acknowledging the uncertainties and delays inherent in the immigration system.

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