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How to Adjust Your Status in the U.S.: Overcoming Adjustment of Status Ineligibility with INA 245(i) and 245(c) Exceptions
Living in the U.S. without status? You may still qualify for adjustment of Status. Let Barrera Legal Group guide you to a green card.
John Barrera
Oct 3, 20245 min read
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Achieving Success with Hardship Waivers: The Crucial Role of Extreme Hardship in Family Unity
Explore how extreme hardship waivers can preserve family unity, ensuring a hopeful path for those facing immigration hurdles.
John Barrera
Sep 30, 20244 min read
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Understanding the Affidavit of Support (Form I-864): Purpose, Requirements, and Alternative Ways to Meet the Financial Obligation.
Explore how to meet I-864 financial obligations using alternative methods like joint sponsors or personal assets. Learn more!
John Barrera
Sep 17, 20246 min read
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🚨 Important USCIS Update: Keeping Families Together Parole in Place Program temporary stay 🚨
Trust Barrera Legal Group for expert immigration guidance and support through every step of your journey. We're here when you need us most.
John Barrera
Aug 29, 20241 min read
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Overcoming Presumptions of Ineligibility in the Keeping Families Together Parole in Place Program
Overcome criminal history and removal barriers in the Keeping Families Together PIP program. Barrera Legal Group can guide you through the p
John Barrera
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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Reminder: USCIS to Begin Accepting Applications for the New Keeping Families Together Parole in Place Program on August 19, 2024
USCIS will begin accepting applications for the Keeping Families Together Parole in Place program on August 19, 2024.
John Barrera
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Understanding the Bar Based on Unlawful Presence and How the I-601 and I-601A Waiver Applications Can Help
Unlawful presence in the U.S. can result in significant immigration challenges, but the I-601 and I-601A waivers offer a path forward.
John Barrera
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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Understanding Criminal Issues and the I-601 Waiver
The I-601 waiver might be your answer. It helps overcome issues for certain crimes, when attempting to apply for a green card.
John Barrera
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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Exciting News: New Family Unity Program Announced by DHS!
New DHS program! Noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens can apply for permanent residence without leaving the U.S.
John Barrera
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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Embarking on the Green Card Journey: The Crucial First Step of Filing an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative.
Start your green card journey with the crucial first step of filing an I-130 petition. Learn why it's important and how we can help.
John Barrera
May 16, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Path to Reunification: The I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Facing inadmissibility issues for a green card due to past violations? There's hope through waivers. These waivers can be applied for after
John Barrera
Apr 10, 20241 min read
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Applying for a Green Card through Consular Processing Made Simple
We discuss in the video the steps to obtain the green card from outside the United States through consular processing. Call us today to...
John Barrera
Nov 3, 20231 min read
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New Family Reunification Parole Process for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras
The Department of Homeland Security or DHS recently announced a new family reunification parole process for beneficiaries of a legal...
John Barrera
Jul 10, 20235 min read
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Removal of Conditions Green Card Eligibility Requirements, Form I751.
Removal of Conditions
John Barrera
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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How do I apply for a green card through consular processing?
Green card through consular processing
John Barrera
Jun 2, 20235 min read
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How do I apply for a Green Card through Adjustment of Status?
Steps in applying for a green card through the adjustment of status process
John Barrera
May 30, 20235 min read
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Green Card through Adjustment of Status.
Eligibility for applying for a green card through adjustment of status
John Barrera
May 23, 20234 min read
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What are priority dates and how does the Visa Bulletin affect obtaining a green card?
Most Green Card cases are subject to green card limitations which are determined by the limited number of green cards also referred to...
John Barrera
May 12, 20234 min read
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USCIS permanently removes the "60-Day Rule" civil surgeon signature requirement.
Medical Exam, Form I-693, civil surgeon
John Barrera
May 3, 20231 min read
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Is USCIS waiving Interviews in Green Card Adjustment of Status Cases?
USCIS may be waiving the interview requirement for certain green card I485 applications.
John Barrera
Apr 24, 20232 min read
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