At our firm, we pride ourselves on taking on challenging cases and turning setbacks into success stories.
Recently, we celebrated a significant victory for our client from Haiti who overcame numerous hurdles to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Our client entered the U.S. on a B-2 visitor’s visa in 2016, with hopes of building a better future.
In 2017, she met and married her husband, who was a lawful permanent resident.
Seeking stability and a path to lawful status, her husband filed an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative on her behalf, and she concurrently filed an I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status in 2018.
In September 2019, the couple attended an adjustment of status interview.
But shortly after, her husband withdrew the I-130 petition, effectively leading to the denial of her I-485 in February 2020.
This left her without a pathway to legal status and facing an uncertain future.
After enduring years of abuse from her husband, our client decided to pursue relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
In August 2020, with the help of a notario (a non-lawyer), she filed an I-360 Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.
Unfortunately, the filing was riddled with mistakes, further complicating her case.
Her journey was far from smooth.
She received a Request for Evidence (RFE) which concerned her divorce documents, prompting her to seek professional assistance.
When our client approached us, we conducted a thorough case assessment to review her immigration history and evaluate the challenges in her VAWA case.
We identified key areas of concern and developed a tailored strategy to address the RFE effectively.
We responded to the RFE, addressing the issue of her divorce documents with comprehensive and well-documented evidence.
As a result, her I-360 was approved.
With her I-360 approved, our client was finally eligible to adjust her status.
In February 2024, we filed her I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status.
Thanks to the strong foundation we laid in her VAWA case and the detailed preparation of her adjustment application, her case progressed smoothly.
On November 20, 2024, we received the long-awaited update: her green card was being produced.
Our client is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States, free from the shadows of her past and ready to embrace her new life.
Reach out to us today to explore your options and get the guidance you need to move closer to your immigration goals.
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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.
