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El Proceso Consular es cuando una persona está buscando convertirse en un residente permanente legal(LPR) y va a una Embajada o Consulado de los Estados Unidos para ajustarse en su país de origen. Está disponible para personas que residen dentro y fuera de los EE.UU. El proceso consular es un trámite de varios pasos que…

Consular Processing is when a person seeking to become a legal permanent resident (LPR) goes to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate to adjust outside of the U.S., in their country of origin. It is available to people residing both within and outside of the U.S. Consular Processing is a multi-step process that may seem daunting…

A “U” Visa is a visa set aside for victims of certain crimes, and their immediate family, who have been the victim of a serious crime while in the United States and are willing to cooperate with law enforcement in the investigation of the crime. If a person is approved for a “U” Visa, it…

In the United States, any person can apply for any of the social aid programs that exist in the country such as SNAP and Medicaid. However, if the government decides that a person immigrating to the country will come to rely on cash aid programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security…

There are many reasons an immigrant may not want to become a citizen. However, most of the time people avoid naturalization because they are facing one or many obstacles on their path. There are a few solutions to help raise interest in and dispel any fears and concerns about the naturalization process. The most common…

Under the current administration, 2018 was a harrowing year for immigrants on many levels. Think tank the Cato Institute reported that, between 2016 and 2018, there was a 37% increase in the general denial of immigration benefits. And within that widening pool of denials were thousands of immigrants seeking a family-based “adjustment of status.” What…

Los Angeles Family-Based Immigration Lawyers Ever since Donald Trump ran for presidency on the issue of building a wall between Mexico and the United States, family-based immigration has been in the news. Over the past few weeks, the U.S. government has been at a standstill because a wall-funded budget cannot be passed. So more than…

Getting Your U.S. Marriage or Spousal Visa You’ve been visiting the one you love in the United States via the Visa Waiver Program known as ESTA, which stands for Electronic System for Travel Authorization. This program permits you to visit the U.S. for up to ninety days without first obtaining a Visa. Under ESTA, you’re…

Posted By Law Offices of Elsa Martinez Immigration law can be complex and if you need help navigating a legal issue, it often makes sense to enlist the services of an experienced attorney. With the ever growing number of legal firms, how can you be sure that you are choosing the right one for your…

Posted ByLaw Offices of Elsa Martinez As President Trump and his administration continue to target immigrant families, arrests by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) police have risen sharply compared to this time last year. Since the Trump administration occupied the White House back in January, ICE arrests have shot up by nearly 40% across…