CASE: I-130 and Consular Processing (Immigrant Visa)

CLIENT: US Citizen Petitioner Son; Cameroonian Beneficiary Father in Cameroon

LOCATION: Petitioner: Texas; Beneficiary: Cameroon

I-130 FILED: July 28, 2016

I-130 APPROVED: May 16, 2017

IV APPROVED: May 16, 2018

Our client retained us to bring his father over from Cameroon. He was born and raised in Cameroon, but was naturalized in the United States.

On July 28, 2016, our firm filed the I-130 Petition to the CIS. There were no Requests for Evidence throughout the pendency of the petition. On May 16, 2017, the I-130 Petition was approved. We then started the immigrant visa processing phase of trying to get his father over to the United States.

On January 19, 2018, we filed the immigrant visa packet to the National Visa Center who in turn forwarded our client’s materials to the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon. An interview notice was set for our client’s father at the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and we prepared him for his interview. On May 16, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon approved and issued his immigrant visa.

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CASE: I-130 (Petition for Father) and Adjustment of Status

CLIENT: Malaysian

LOCATION: Fairfax, VA

Our client retained us to petition her father for his green card. Our client was born and raised in Malaysia, but was naturalized in the United States in June 2017. She contacted our office in July of 2017 and discussed with us the green card process. Her father came to the United States from Malaysia on a G-4 visa in September 2016. After consultation, he retained our office again on July 21, 2017.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and Adjustment of Status Application on September 27, 2017 for her father.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and a work permit all came on time. On August 15, 2018, our client appeared at his I-485 adjustment of status interview at Fairfax, VA USCIS Field Office. Prior to the interview, our office prepared him via conference call. Eventually, on August 22, 2018, our client’s father’s adjustment of status application was approved. Now, he is a green card holder.

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CASE: Consular Processing (Immigrant Visa)

CLIENT: US Citizen Petitioner Daughter; Mexican Beneficiary Mother in Mexico

LOCATION: Petitioner: Cleveland, OH; Beneficiary: Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

IV APPROVED: April 9, 2018.

Our U.S. Citizen client retained us to bring her mother over from Mexico. She retained our office in February 2017, and our office prepared and filed the I-130 petition for her mother on April 11, 2017. This I-130 Petition was approved by the USCIS on September 20, 2017. Once the I-130 petition was approved, we then started the immigrant visa processing phase of trying to get her mother over to the United States.

On November 7, 2017, we filed the immigrant visa packets to the National Visa Center who in turn forwarded our client’s materials to the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. An interview notice was set for our client’s mother at the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and we prepared her for her interview.  She did her interview on April 4, 2018, and the U.S. Consulate General approved and issued her immigrant visa.

With the approved immigrant visa, our client’s mother can come to the United States immediately, and she will get her green card within two months of entry.

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CASE: I-130 (Petition for Mother) and Adjustment of Status

CLIENT: Russian

LOCATION: San Francisco, CA

Our client retained us to petition her mother for her green card. Our client was born and raised in Russia, but was naturalized in the United States in 2012. She contacted our office in February of 2017 and discussed with us the green card process. After consultation, she retained our office on February 6, 2017.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications on March 23, 2017 for her mother.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and work permit all came on time. On February 21, 2018, our client appeared at her I-485 adjustment of status interview at the San Francisco, California USCIS Field Office. Prior to the interview, our office prepared her via conference calls. Eventually, on February 22, 2018, our client’s mother’s adjustment of status application was approved. Now, she is a green card holder.

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CASE: I-130 (Petition for Mother) and Adjustment of Status

CLIENT: Antiguan

LOCATION: New York

Our client retained us to petition for her mother for her green card. Our client’s mother came to the United States in 1987 with a B-2 visitor’s visa and remained in the United States. Our client was born in the United States in 1990. She contacted our office in November 2016 and discussed with us the green card process. After consultation, she retained our office on November 22, 2016.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and Adjustment of Status Applications on February 24, 2017 for her mother.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and a work permit all came on time. Eventually, on January 27, 2018, our client’s mother’s adjustment of status applications was approved. Now, she is a green card holder.

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CASE: I-130 (Petition for Mother) and Adjustment of Status

CLIENT: Korean

LOCATION: Akron, OH

Our client retained us to petition for his mother for her green card. Our client was born and raised in South Korea, but was naturalized in the United States in 2015. He contacted our office in late April of 2017 and discussed with us the green card process. After consultation, he retained our office on April 26, 2017.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and Adjustment of Status Applications on May 17, 2017 for his mother.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and a work permit all came on time. Eventually, on January 5, 2018, our client’s mother’s adjustment of status applications was approved. Now, she is a green card holder.

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CASE: Consular Processing (Immigrant Visa)

CLIENT: US Citizen Petitioner Daughter; Chinese Beneficiary Mother in China

LOCATION: Petitioner: Cleveland, OH; Beneficiary: China

IV APPROVED: October 30, 2017

Our client retained us to bring her mother over from China. She was born and raised in China, but was naturalized in the United States. She retained our office in December 2014, and our office prepared and filed the I-130 petition for her mother on December 5, 2014. This I-130 Petition was approved by the USCIS on April 7, 2015. Once the I-130 petition was approved, we then started the immigrant visa processing phase of trying to get her mother over to the United States.

On May 11, 2016, we filed the immigrant visa packets to the National Visa Center who in turn forwarded our client’s materials to the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou, China. An interview notice was set for our client’s mother at the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, and we prepared her for her interview.  She did her interview in July 2016, but her case was remained pending until October 2017. On October 30, 2017, she did appear at her second immigrant visa interview.  Eventually, on October 30, 2017, the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou, China approved and issued her immigrant visa.

With the approved immigrant visa, our client’s mother can come to the United States immediately, and she will get her green card within two months of entry.

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CASE: Consular Processing (Immigrant Visa)

CLIENT: US Citizen Petitioner Son; Indian Beneficiary Mother in India

LOCATION: South Carolina; Beneficiary: India

IV APPROVED: August 31, 2017

Our client retained us to bring his mother over from India. He was born and raised in India, but was naturalized in the United States. Once retained, our office prepared and filed the I-130 petition for his mother on February 25, 2016. This I-130 Petition was approved by the USCIS in July 2016. Once the I-130 petition was approved, we then started the immigrant visa processing phase of trying to get his mother over to the United States.

On February 10, 2017, we filed the immigrant visa packets to the National Visa Center who in turn forwarded our client’s materials to the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai, India. An interview notice was set for our client’s mother at the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai, and we prepared her for her interview.  She did her interview on August 31, 2017. Eventually, after the interview, the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, India approved and issued her immigrant visa.

With the approved immigrant visa, our client’s mother can come to the United States immediately, and she will get her green card within two months of entry.

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CASE:  Adjustment of Status / Termination of Proceedings after Joint Motion to Reopen
CLIENT: Pakistanis
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA

Our clients are Pakistani citizens who currently reside in Philadelphia, PA with their U.S. Citizen sons.  Our client entered the United States with valid L-1 and L-2 visas in November 2000.  Later, they were granted withholding of removal in July 2006 by the Philadelphia Immigration Court.  They have remained in the United States thereafter. In November 2013, our clients’ son became a naturalized U.S. citizen. However, for them to get a green card, their case should first be reopened by the Immigration Court for them to apply for adjustment of status either with the Court, or with the CIS should proceedings be terminated after reopening.

In May 2015, our clients contacted our office and sought legal assistance for their immigration matter.  After thorough consultations, our client retained us on May 14, 2015.  Upon retention, we first prepared and filed their U.S. citizen son’s I-130 petitions for them. We filed the I-130 petitions to USCIS on May 20, 2015 and the USCIS approved the I-130s on October 5, 2015. Once the I-130s were approved, we filed Request to Join in a Motion to Reopen for our client to USICE-DHS office in Philadelphia.  Our cover brief explained how they got their withholding of removal status, approval of I-130, and their prima facie eligibility to apply for adjustment of status.

After the long reviewing period, the DHS office in Philadelphia finally agreed to join in Motion to Reopen and an assigned counsel signed on the Motion on April 11, 2016.  Once we received the Joint Motion to Reopen, we filed a Motion to Philadelphia Immigration Court to request reopening of our clients’ cases so that they can apply for adjustment of status. Eventually, on April 28, 2016, the Philadelphia Immigration Court terminated our clients’ removal proceedings.

Once their cases were terminated they retained our office again for their I-485 adjustment of status applications. Our firm prepared and filed the Adjustment of Status Applications and the Employment Authorization Document on June 23, 2016.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and work permits all came on time.

Prior to the interview, we thoroughly prepared our client via conference call. On July 25, 2017, our clients were interviewed at the Philadelphia Pennsylvania USCIS.  The interview went well, and on July 31, 2017, their green card applications were approved.

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CASE: I-130 (Petitions for Parents) and Adjustment of Status

CLIENT: Filipinos

LOCATION: Maryland

Our client retained us to petition his parents for a green card. Our client was born and raised in the Philippines, but was naturalized in the United States in 2016. He contacted our office in November 2016 and discussed with us the green card process. His parents are in the United States and have maintained their status (H-1B and H-4). After consultation, he retained our office on November 2, 2016.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and I-485 Adjustment of Status Application on December 1, 2016 for his parents.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and work permits all came on time.  Eventually, on July 12, 2017, our client’s parents’ adjustments of status applications were approved. Now, they are green card holders.

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