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One of our clients overcame multiple obstacles before securing her U.S. permanent residency, showing why you should never give up on your journey.
Our client entered the United States in 2016 with a visa. Like many immigrants, she sought to build a future in the U.S., but her journey took an unexpected turn.
She initially filed for adjustment of status through her ex-husband, but he did not attend their USCIS interview.
After withdrawing her adjustment of status application, she filed for relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), a process that ultimately led to a denial.
Undeterred, our client moved forward with her life, divorced her ex-husband, and later married her current spouse.
Her husband petitioned for her I-130 Petition for Alien Relative and she also filed an I-485 Adjustment of Status application.
In 2024, the couple attended their interview with USCIS for the I-485 adjustment of status application.
Unfortunately, things took another turn when our client received a Request for Evidence (RFE) a few months later.
USCIS had flagged an issue from her previous VAWA petition, alleging that she had committed fraud by claiming to have lived with her ex-husband during their marriage.
This was a serious allegation, and it meant that our client needed to provide additional documentation and clarification to prove her eligibility for a green card.
Our legal team stepped in to help guide our client through this challenge. USCIS requested that our client file an I-601 Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility due to the fraud allegations.
We worked closely with the client and her spouse to collect supporting evidence that could demonstrate the claim was based on a misunderstanding, not intentional fraud.
As the primary breadwinner, our client’s financial and emotional support was crucial to the family’s well-being.
Without her presence, the family would face significant hardship, both financially and emotionally.
We submitted the I-601 Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, and we responded to the RFE.
After submitting the case, we were pleased to receive positive news only 4 months later.
USCIS approved both our client’s I-601 and her I-485 application. She is now a permanent resident of the United States!
If you’re ready to take the next step in your immigration journey, McBean Law is here to help. As a dedicated New York immigration law firm, we’re committed to fighting for your future and guiding you toward the life you deserve in the United States.
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P.S. Every case is different. Past successes do not guarantee similar future outcomes. Consult a licensed immigration lawyer to discuss your unique situation.
