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

CLIENT: Chinese

LOCATION: Cleveland, OH

Our client retained us to petition his father for his green card. Our client was born and raised in China, but was naturalized in the United States in 2009. He contacted our office in March of 2017 and discussed with us the green card process. His father came to the United States from China on a B-2 visitor’s visa in December 2016. After consultation, he retained our office again on March 16, 2017.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and I-485 Adjustment of Status Application on March 29, 2017 for his father.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and a work permit all came on time. On July 11, 2017, our client appeared at his I-485 adjustment of status interview at Cleveland, Ohio USCIS Field Office. Prior to the interview, our office prepared him at our office and also accompanied him at his interview. Eventually, on July 11, 2017, our client’s father’s adjustment of status application was approved. Now, he is a green card holder.

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CASE:  Request to Join in a Motion to Reopen and Terminate Proceedings
CLIENT: Pakistanis
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA

Our clients are a Pakistani couple who currently reside in Philadelphia, PA. They were granted withholding of removal years ago.  Our client entered the United States on a valid L-1 and L-2 visa 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 in 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 consultation, 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 the USCIS on May 20, 2015 and the USCIS approved the I-130s on October 5, 2015. Once the I-130s were approved, we filed a 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, approved of I-130, and their prima facie eligibility to apply for adjustment of status.

On April 11, 2016, the DHS office in Philadelphia agreed to join in the Motion to Reopen and Terminate Proceedings. The Joint Motion was then filed to the Philadelphia Immigration Court and upon reopening and termination, their adjustment of status applications can then be filed to the USCIS.

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

CLIENT: Filipino

LOCATION: California

Our client retained us to petition her father for his green card. Our client was born and raised in the Philippines, but was naturalized in the United States in February 2015 through our firm’s legal assistance. She contacted our office in June of 2015 and discussed with us the green card process for his father. After consultation, she retained our office again on June 22, 2015.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and I-485 Adjustment of Status Application on June 24, 2015 for her father.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and work permit all came on time. On November 17, 2015, our client (the father) appeared at his I-485 adjustment of status interview at Santa Ana, California USCIS Field Office. Prior to the interview, our office prepared him with possible interview questions via conference calls. Eventually, on February 23, 2016, our client’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; Filipina Beneficiary Mother in the Philippines

 LOCATION: Houston, TX; Beneficiary: Philippines

 IV APPROVED: December 15, 2015

Our client retained us to bring her mother over from the Philippines. She was born and raised in the Philippines, but was naturalized in the United States. Prior to retaining our office, our client already filed the I-130 petition for her mother and this I-130 Petition was approved by the USCIS. Once we were retained, we then started the immigrant visa processing phase of trying to get her mother over to the United States.

On April 29, 2015, we filed the immigrant visa packets to the National Visa Center who in turn forwarded our client’s materials to the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines. An interview notice was set for our client’s mother at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, and we prepared her for her interview.  She did her interview on September 21, 2015. Eventually, on December 15, 2015, the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines 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 (Petitions for Parents) and Adjustment of Status

CLIENT: Pakistani

LOCATION: New Jersey

Our client retained us to petition for her parents for a green card. Our client was born and raised in Pakistan, but was naturalized in the United States in 2012. She contacted our office in May 2015 and discussed with us the green card process for her parents. Her parents came to the United States from Pakistan in March 2015 to visit our client, and our client wanted to petition them while they were here in the United States.  After consultation, she retained our office on May 14, 2015.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and I-485 Adjustment of Status Application on June 30, 2015 for her parents.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and work permits all came on time.  Eventually, on December 15, 2015, our client’s parents’ adjustment of status applications were approved. Now, they are green card holders.

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

CLIENT: Filipina

LOCATION: California

Our client retained us to petition for her mother for a green card. Our client’s daughter was born and raised in the Philippines, but was naturalized in the United States in February 2015 through our firm’s legal assistance. She contacted our office in late February of 2015 and discussed with us the green card process. After consultation, she retained our office on March 1, 2015.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and I-485 Adjustment of Status Application on March 18, 2015.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and work permit all came on time. On October 19, 2015, our client appeared at her I-485 adjustment of status interview at Santa Ana, California USCIS Field Office. Prior to the interview, our office prepared her with possible interview questions via conference calls. Eventually, on December 16, 2015, our client’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 I-485 Adjustment of Status

CLIENT: Filipina

LOCATION: New York, NY

Our client retained us to petition her mother for a green card. Our client was born and raised in the Philippines, but was naturalized in the United States. She contacted our office in late May of 2015 and discussed with us the green card process. After consultation, she retained our office on May 29, 2015.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and I-485 Adjustment of Status Application on July 16, 2015 for her mother.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and a work permit all came on time. Eventually, on November 18, 2015, without an interview, 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 I-485 Adjustment of Status

CLIENT: Chinese

LOCATION: Cleveland, OH

Our client retained us to petition his mother for a green card. Our client was born and raised in China, but was naturalized in the United States. He contacted our office in late May of 2014 and discussed with us the green card process. After consultation, he retained our office on May 30, 2014.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and I-485 Adjustment of Status Application on June 11, 2014 for his mother.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and a work permit all came on time. Eventually, on July 18, 2015, 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 (Petitions for Parents) and I-485 Adjustment of Status

CLIENT: Romanian

LOCATION: Cleveland, OH

Our client retained us to petition his parents for their green cards. Our client was born and raised in Romania, but was naturalized in the United States in 2014. He contacted our office in late August of 2014 and discussed with us the green card process. After consultation, he retained our office on August 22, 2014.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications on September 23, 2014 for his parents.  Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and work permits all came on time. Eventually, on July 1, 2015, our client’s parents’ adjustment of status applications was approved. Now, they are green card holders.

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

CLIENT: Filipina

LOCATION: Irvine, CA

Our client retained us to petition his mother for a green card. Our client was born and raised in the Philippines, but was naturalized in the United States in 2014 through our firm’s legal assistance. He contacted our office in late April of 2014 and discussed with us the green card process for his mother. After consultation, he retained our office again on May 1, 2014.

Once retained, our firm prepared and filed the I-130 Petition and I-485 Adjustment of Status Application on May 23, 2014. Everything went smoothly and the receipt notices, fingerprint appointment, and work permit all came on time. Eventually, on April 20, 2015, our client’s mother’s adjustment of status application was approved. Now, she is a green card holder

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