We’re going to talk about how we were able to help our client from Haiti fix her immigration status after being in the US for more than 20 years. Through this story, we will also share our top 3 tips to reopen your removal case!

LaToya McBean Pompy is an immigration lawyer who immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Her experience sparked an interest in helping many families be together in the U.S. by founding McBean Law. If you need help with your or a loved one’s visa, contact us here or call us today at (888)-462-4006 to schedule a private consultation with LaToya and her team of New York immigration lawyers who are here to help you.

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Our Client’s Story

Our client came from Haiti to the U.S. in 2001 with a visitor’s visa and applied for asylum shortly thereafter.

Unfortunately, her asylum case was denied and she was placed in removal proceedings as a result. An immigration judge issued a removal against her in early 2004.

She then married a U.S. citizen and he tried to help her fix her status by filing his Form I-130 in 2012, which was subsequently approved. Prior to this, she had obtained TPS (Temporary Protected Status) when it became available for Haitian nationals in 2010.

Now, her lawyer at the time prepared a motion to reopen her removal proceedings and filed it with the immigration court, but it was denied in 2018. At the advice of that lawyer, she left the U.S. with the Advance Parole available through her TPS, although there really was no need to do that regardless of her removal order. She came back just a month afterwards, and her lawyer advised her to apply for Adjustment of Status and submit her Form I-212, the waiver. She did so, and both were denied.

But, despite all of these denials, she didn’t give up. She didn’t lose hope, but there was a long gap, so to speak, from the time of her last denial until she came to meet with us.

After doing an extensive case assessment, we prepared her joint motion to reopen and terminate her removal case. This was submitted to the ICE field office in mid-2023. It was approved just a few days afterwards! With this fix, we can work on her Adjustment of Status.

3 Tips To Reopen Your Removal Case

See this topic on our YouTube channel – After 20 Years, Immigration Problem Solved: Learn 3 Tips To Reopen Removal Case!

As you heard through this short testimonial, there were some strategic errors in her case, despite the fact that she was being advised by an attorney. Unfortunately, this attorney misled her; The biggest fix that she needed at the time was to get her removal case reopened and terminated so that jurisdiction could shift back to USCIS for the green card application.

And that’s exactly what happened after we worked on her case! So, here are a few tips we’d like to share with you:

1. Be Informed About Your Situation – You have to know what is on your record, what is likely to come up if you decide through an attorney or on your own to try to get your case reopened.
   
   
2. Find Out If Reopening Your Removal Case Is Possible – This is a very complicated option, and you need to know whether it’s possible for you. Your background, the facts, how you enter the U.S., all of those things come into play with that type of strategy.
   
   
3. Partner With An Experienced Lawyer – Who you work with really makes all the difference in your case. As seen in the above story, partnering with an experienced immigration lawyer can make or break your petition! All the steps our client took, and all the steps you will take, cost money – the attorney fees, the filing fees, etc. all of which will vanish regardless of the outcome of your case.

Planning Your Roadmap to Success

Whether you are seeking assistance with visa applications, green cards, citizenship, or any other immigration matter, we are here to help you every step of the way. Our mission is not just to provide legal services but to empower our clients with the knowledge and resources they need to achieve their immigration goals. With proper legal counsel, persistent preparation, and meticulous attention to detail, your success can become reality too. Partner with professionals like McBean Law to chart your visa journey’s triumph.

If you are interested in more topics like this, please consider subscribing to our newsletter to get weekly updates on immigration news, relevant topics, and more! You can also find us on YouTube where we do weekly Q&A sessions.

LaToya McBean Pompy is an immigration lawyer who immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Her experience sparked an interest in helping many families be together in the U.S. by founding McBean Law. If you need help with your or a loved one’s visa, contact us here or call us today at (888)-462-4006 to schedule a private consultation with LaToya and her team of New York immigration lawyers who are here to help you.