Cuba-Visa-USA: The Reopening of Havana's Office
In a significant move aimed at addressing the visa backlog and providing a streamlined path for legal immigration, the U.S. Citizenship...
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Sonya
- Aug 28
- 4 min
5 Common Myths About U.S. Immigration
Debunked by an Immigration Attorney When it comes to U.S. immigration, misinformation can lead to confusion and anxiety for individuals...
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Sonya
- Jul 28
- 3 min
DNA Testing for Immigration Applications
Family-based immigration applications involve proving a familial relationship between a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and...
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Sonya
- Jul 27
- 7 min
Key Changes in U.S. Immigration Policies
The landscape of U.S. immigration policies has undergone significant changes in recent times, impacting families seeking to navigate the...
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Sonya
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Navigating Family Law Matters: Protecting Your Rights
Family law matters can be complex and emotionally challenging. When immigration status becomes a factor, these legal issues can become...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- May 26
- 5 min
Options for Undocumented Immigrants: Understanding Relief Programs and Pathways
Options for Undocumented Immigrants Subtitle: Understanding Relief Programs and Pathways Undocumented immigrants face unique challenges...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- May 25
- 5 min
Title 42 migration law
Title 42: Balancing Public Health & Individual Liberties - A controversial provision empowering US authorities during health emergencies.
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- Jan 17
- 5 min
Lawful U.S. Entry For Nationals From Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
On January 5th, 2023 USCIS announced a new parole process for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans which allows nationals from...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
How To Get Green Card Through National Interest Waiver (NIW) Self-Petition
Applying for a green card normally requires having a sponsor in the United States. You can have a family-member or employer sponsor....
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- Sep 12, 2022
- 4 min
What is An Uncontested Divorce And How to Proceed With It
If both spouses agree on all of their divorce-related issues like child custody, child-support, property distribution, and alimony, and...
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Sonya
- Sep 7, 2022
- 4 min
Applying For Dual Nationality In The United States
Dual Nationality — or dual citizenship — means being a citizen of two countries simultaneously. It allows a person to share the rights...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- Jul 16, 2022
- 2 min
What is an I130 Approval, and What Does it Do?
Many people believe that submitting a Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and receiving an approval grants the Beneficiary some form...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- May 31, 2022
- 3 min
Supreme Court Case Ruling Against Immigrant Who Accidentally Claimed to be a U.S. Citizen- Patel
Patel v. Garland The Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that immigration law does not permit judicial review of even erroneous...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- May 15, 2022
- 4 min
Calculating the household size for Form I864, Affidavit of Support
The Affidavit of Support is a legally required form for family-based immigrant petitions to prove that the intending immigrant has...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- Apr 21, 2022
- 2 min
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE GOOD MORAL CHARACTER?
One of the requirements for Naturalization and VAWA-based petitions is that the applicant be a person of good moral character (GMC). Good...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- Feb 11, 2022
- 5 min
Taxes and Immigration
If you are an immigrant in the United States, it is important that, as you prepare for the tax season, you understand how your tax...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- Jan 13, 2022
- 4 min
TOP 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING FOR A MARRIAGE GREEN CARD IN THE UNITED STATES
The process used to apply for lawful permanent resident status (also known as applying for a Green Card) when you are present in the...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
What Happens if Your Green Card Expires?
If your Green Card (also known as your Permanent Resident Card) is soon to expire or has already passed the date of expiration listed on...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- Oct 29, 2021
- 3 min
Red Flags in Marriage-Based Immigration Petitions
There are several things to consider when applying for a U.S. green card based on marriage. USCIS officers who adjudicate marriage-based...
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Sonya Peterkin, Esq.
- Oct 20, 2021
- 4 min
Domestic Violence in the Family
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). The purpose of DVAM is to raise awareness about the issues of domestic violence and...
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