
Success Stories: O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa approved for Indian Illustrator and Designer at USCIS
We recently received an O-1 extraordinary ability petition approval for an Indian Illustrator and Designer. It was granted without a request for evidence and for the full validity period requested. Congratulations to our client!

Success Stories: 3-year O-1 visa renewal for Ecuadorian Actor/Comedian in film, stage and television at USCIS
We recently received an approval for an O-1 Visa Renewal for an Ecuadorian National who is an Actor/Comedian of extraordinary ability in film, stage and television. It was approved without a request for additional evidence and granted for the full three years requested. Congratulations to our artist client and his U.S. petitioner!

Success Stories: Marriage-based green card approved for military spouse from Venezuela
We recently received an approval of lawful permanent residence (a green card) for our Venezuelan client through her U.S. citizen husband who is an active military service member in the Air Force. Congratulations to our clients!

What is the Visa Bulletin? How do I read the Visa Bulletin?
The Visa Bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant visas during a specific month and includes Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing Applications, indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified by DOS to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center. Learn more on how to read the bulletin and find out developments for October 2023 and November 2023.

Success Stories: I-130 Spousal and Stepchild Petition approved for nationals from the Philippines
We recently received an approval at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of a spousal and stepchild petition by a U.S. citizen petitioner for nationals of the Philippines. Congratulations to our clients!

Success Stories: Naturalization based on marriage to U.S. citizen spouse granted to permanent resident from the Philippines at the Houston Field Office
We recently had an approval for naturalization (getting U.S. Citizenship) for a Philippine national married to a U.S. Citizen at the USCIS Houston Field Office. Congratulations to our clients!

Success Stories: 3-year O-1 visa renewal for Ecuadorian Actor/Comedian at USCIS
We recently received an approval for an O-1 Visa Renewal for an Ecuadorian National who is a commercially-successful Comic/Comedian of extraordinary ability in stage and television. It was approved without a request for additional evidence and granted for the full three years requested. Congratulations to our artist client and his U.S. petitioner!

Success Stories: O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa Approved for Chinese Graphic and Motion Designer at USCIS
We recently received an O-1 extraordinary ability petition approval for a Chinese Stills and Motion Graphic Designer. Congratulations to our client!

Angela Torregoza Selected as a 2023 Super Lawyer!
Congratulations to our founder, Angela Torregoza for being selected to the Super Lawyers list for the fifth year in a row!

Success Stories: DACA Renewal Approved for Mexican National
We recently received a DACA Renewal approval for a Mexican National, which was approved in about a month. Congratulations to our client!

News Alert: USCIS Launches Online Appointment Request Form
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently launched a new online form for individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request an in-person appointment at their local field office without having to call the USCIS Contact Center. Find out more in our news alert.

News Alert: What are the new regulation updates related to the E-2 investor visa?
On May 1, 2023, the Department of State updated certain provisions of the FAM relating to E-2 visas. The updates relate to E-2 substantiality; E company registration; and treatment of spouses and children of E visa applicants. Find out more in our news alert.

Success Stories: O-1 Visa Renewal for Comic/Comedian from Ecuador granted for three years
We recently received an approval for a 3-year O-1B Extraordinary Ability in the Arts renewal application for an Ecuadorian Comic/Comedian. The beneficiary applied for a visa at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil with a petitioning U.S. entity. Congratulations to our clients!

Success Stories: Green Card Approved for Adjustment of Status Applicant with J-1 Waiver from Finland
We recently received an approval for an adjustment of status application filed on behalf of a U.S. citizen and his spouse who is a national of Finland and who required a J-1 waiver. Congratulations to our clients!

Success Stories: O-2 Visa Approved for Ecuadorian TV Presenter and Producer at USCIS
We recently received an approval for an O-2 Essential Support Visa for an Ecuadorian National who is a television presenter and producer. Congratulations to our artist client and his U.S. petitioner!

Success Stories: O-1 Visa Approved for Award-Winning Actress/Comedian at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil
We recently received an approval for an O-1B Artist Visa for an Ecuadorian National who is an award-winning comic actress and comedian of extraordinary ability. The beneficiary is an Ecuadorian national and applied for a visa at the U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil with a petitioning U.S. entity. Congratulations to our clients!

Success Stories: 10-year green card issued to I-751 removal of temporary conditions applicant from the Philippines
We recently received an approval for form I-751 application removal of temporary conditions jointly filed by our client from the Philippines and her U.S. citizen spouse, which was granted without a request for evidence and without an interview! Congratulations to our clients!

Success Stories: Marriage-based green card approved for adjustment of status applicant from Peru
We recently received a marriage-based green card approval for a Peruvian National. Congratulations to our clients!

Success Stories: Immigrant Visa Based on Marriage Issued to Mexican National at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez
We recently received an approval for an immigrant visa for a Mexican national based on marriage to her U.S. Legal Permanent Resident Spouse at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez. Congratulations to our clients!

News Alert: USCIS extends Green Card validity for Conditional Residents with a pending I-751 or I-829
USCIS is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status for 48 months beyond the card’s expiration date. This change started on January 11, 2023, for Form I-829 and on January 25, 2023, for Form I-751.