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Appellate Level
The Motion Was Granted
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) – A Pakistani client came to us
seeking asylum after being placed into withholding of removal. After previous
counsel’s attorney was unsuccessful in re-opening the case, our
firm filed a second Motion to Reopen with the BIA on the basis of an asylum
claim. The motion was granted and the case has been remanded to Immigration
Court in New York City, NY.
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Asylum Office
Obtained Asylum
Asylum Office (Arlington, Virginia) – A Salvadoran client filed his
asylum application in 1995, but never received an interview notice. Our
firm discovered that an interview notice had been issued; however, our
client had failed to appear and his case was administratively closed.
Our firm successfully filed a Motion to
Reopen with the Asylum office and obtained a new interview more than fifteen
(15) years after the client applied for asylum. Arlington Asylum Office
(Virginia) – Our firm obtained asylum for a Zimbabwean client with HIV.
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Consular Level
Received a Green Card Approval
U.S. Consulate (Spain) – Our firm received a green card approval
for a Consular Processing petition on behalf of the Beneficiary who resided
in Spain. The case was particularly complicated not only because the Petitioner
was retired, but also because the Beneficiary had resided in several countries
since age 19,
posing a problem for a criminal background check. Kentucky Consular Center
(United States) – Our firm received a Green Card Approval for a
Liberian client who won the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery.
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Appellate Level
Eligible to Naturalize
Board of Immigration Appeal (BIA) – After the Immigration Judge ordered
our Salvadoran client removed based on his six criminal convictions, our
firm collaborated with private counsel to reopen the cases in state court
where the competency issue was raised. The charges were nolle prosse’d.
Our firm appealed to the BIA based on an incompetency issue and enclosed
the nolle prosse dispositions. Our firm won the appeal and the case was
remanded back to Immigration Court. The Client is now eligible to naturalize.
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Appellate Level
Re-Entered the U.S. Legally
Administrative Appeals Office (AAO in Washington, D.C.) – Our firm
obtained Temporary Protected Status (TPS) at the Administrative Appeals
level for a Salvadoran client who entered without inspection, departed
the U.S. for emergent circumstances with an Advance Parole travel document,
and re-entered the U.S. legally.
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ICE / Detention and Removal (ICE/DRO)
No Notice To Appear
ICE (Fairfax, Virginia) – Our firm represented an Indian student
who attended class at Tri-Valley University during the interview. We provided
evidence that our client did not participate in any wrongdoing and remained
in lawful status. The ICE officer agreed not to issue a Notice to Appear (NTA).
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ICE / Detention and Removal (ICE/DRO)
Released After Client Was Detained
Dulles Airport Detention (Virginia) – The owner of our law firm,
Mr. Chirag V. Patel, obtained a release for a Honduran client detained
at a Port of Entry (for illegal entry).
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ICE / Detention and Removal (ICE/DRO)
Obtained Bond
Shenandoah County (Virginia) – Obtained Bond for Bolivian client
with drug possession charges.
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Immigration Court
Terminated Removal Proceedings
Immigration Court (Virginia and Maryland) – Our firm obtained a change
of venue and terminated removal proceedings based on allegations of marriage
fraud. The Barbadian Client was taken out of removal proceedings and is
now filing her Application for Naturalization with USCIS.
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Immigration Court
Cancellation of Removal
Immigration Court (Arlington, Virginia) – Our firm won a Cancellation
of Removal petition [under INA §240A(b)(1)] for a Salvadoran Client
with U.S. citizen children.
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Immigration Court
Won Adjustment of Status
Immigration Court (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm won an adjustment
of status case within removal proceedings. The Indian client had a valid
African passport but no authentic Indian birth certificates.
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Immigration Court
Terminated Removal Proceedings
Immigration Court (Arlington, Virginia) – Our firm was able to terminate
removal proceedings for a Salvadoran client who was eligible for Temporary
Protected Status but did not renew it.
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Immigration Court
Obtained a Bond
Immigration Court (Arlington, Virginia) – Our firm obtained bond
for a detained Salvadoran client with several “driving under the
influence” charges and alcohol abuse.
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Immigration Court
Motion to Reopen Case Granted
Immigration Court (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm filed a Motion
to Reopen based a Nigerian client’s Failure to Appear (“FTA”).
The motion was granted and the case was reopened. Client is now eligible
for (family-based) green card.
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Immigration Court
Obtained a Bond
Immigration Court (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) – Our firm obtained
bond for a detained Ghanaian client who was placed into removal proceedings
for immigration fraud on Form I-130. The client also had a failure to appear.
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Immigration Court
Cancellation of Removal Won
Immigration Court (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm won a Cancellation
of Removal application for an Indian Client whose former attorney did
not file the necessary paperwork to keep her in status under the Child
Status Protection Act.
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Immigration Court
Cancellation of Removal Won
Immigration Court (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm won a Cancellation
of Removal application for an Indian Client whose former attorney did
not file the necessary paperwork to keep her in status under the Child
Status Protection Act.
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Immigration Court
Obtained a Bond
Immigration Court (Arlington, Virginia) – Our firm obtained bond
for a Salvadoran client who had a prior removal order and was detained
by ICE / Detention and Removal Office. Previously removed clients who
illegally re-enter the U.S. and are detained a second time are placed
into “reinstatement of removal” are statutorily barred from bond.
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Immigration Court
Obtained a Green Card
Immigration Court (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm obtained a green
card by arguing the Child Status Protection Act in Immigration Court for
a Pakistani Client who had lawful permanent resident family members in the U.S.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Obtained Visas
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm obtained four (4) L-1B visas
for an Information Technology firm. Of the four visas, three were new
and one was an extension.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Granted Temp Protected Status
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm received approval for Temporary
Protected Status for a Haitian client.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
H-1B Approval
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm received an H-1B approval
for a part-time Data Analyst/Clinical Research Coordinator.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
H-1B Approval
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm obtained an H-1B Approval
for an “Assistant Corporate Counsel” position for a Nigerian
Beneficiary with a foreign law degree but no bar certification.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Obtained Conditional Residence Green Card
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm won an Approval for Conditional
Residence Green Card for a client from the Dominican Republic.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
E-2 Visa Obtained
USCIS (Fairfax, Virginia) – Our firm obtained an E-2 Treaty/Trader
Investor Visa for a Massage Therapy business owner.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Obtained Green Card Approval
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – A Nigerian adjustment of status applicant
with theft charges approached our law firm with a Request for Evidence
(RFE) based on the client’s theft offense. Despite the criminal
issue, we were able to obtain a Green Card Approval for the client.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Obtained Approval for Adjustment of Status
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm obtained an approval for (marriage-based)
adjustment of status for a Beneficiary from Trinidad & Tobago who
was not residing with his U.S. wife at the time the Form I-130 was filed
due to the spouse’s enrollment in military school.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Obtained H-1B Visa
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) A small business owner came to our law firm
with a lengthy Request for Evidence issued on behalf of an “accountant”
position for an H-1B visa for a Beneficiary from the Philippines. Our
firm submitted a thorough response with additional evidence and ultimately
obtained the H-1B visa.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Green Card Application Approved.
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm re-applied for a (marriage-based)
adjustment of status Algerian applicant who traveled outside the U.S.
on F-1 status without applying for an advance parole travel document.
The green card application was approved.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Obtained a Green Card
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm obtained a green card for
a family-based petition where the beneficiary’s birth had not been
registered in India. We were also able to obtain non-availability certificates
for the beneficiary.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
H-1Bs and H-4s Obtained
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm successfully filed and received
several H-1B and H-4 approvals for an Information Technology employer.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
H-1B Approved
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm received an H-1B approval
for an Indian physician.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Approval of Naturalization
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm obtained an Approval of a
Naturalization applicant from Nigeria who broke continuous residency by
remaining outside the U.S. for more than eleven (11) months and had traveled
extensively between the United Kingdom, United States, and Nigeria.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Approval of Naturalization Application
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – A Colombian client came to us with
a Notice of Intent to Deny the Naturalization Application alleging marriage
fraud (since the client had a child with another woman while still married
to his petitioner wife). Our firm filed a thorough response and obtained
an Approval of the Naturalization Application.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Green Cards Approved
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm received an approval of an
EB-1 Outstanding Researcher for a Japanese client. Our firm was also retained
to file the green card application for the applicant and his Chinese wife.
The green cards for both applicants were approved.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Adjustment of Status Petition Approved
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm received an approval of a
(family-based) adjustment of status petition for an Indian Beneficiary
whose birth was not registered abroad.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
K3 Petition Filed and Approved
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – An Indian client came to us having
received a denial on Form I-130. Our firm filed a new K3 petition and
received an approval.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
H-1B Approved
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm received an approval for an
H-1B petition for a Logistician for a small business owner. Our firm avoided
the issuance of any Request for Evidence by submitting a thorough petition.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Adjustment of Status Approved
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm received an approval of a
(family-based) adjustment of status petition for an Indian Beneficiary
parent whose birth was not registered.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Adjustment of Status Approved
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm received an approval of an
Afghani asylee adjustment of status petition who had a criminal history.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Change of Status Approved
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – Our firm received an approval of a
change of status petition and an extension for an F-1 student and her
F-2 child who were citizens of the Republic of Benin.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Voluminous Response Approved
USCIS (Baltimore, Maryland) – An Indian client came to us with a
Request for Evidence for an EB-2 / National Interest Waiver (NIW). Our
firm filed a voluminous response and received an approval.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Green Card Petition Approved
USCIS (New York City, New York) – A client from Trinidad & Tobago
came to our law firm with a Notice of Intent to Deny (“NOID”)
issued after a Stokes Interview was conducted. Our firm provided a detailed
response addressing every item on the NOID. USCIS approved the green card petition.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Green Card Approved
USCIS (Fairfax, Virginia) – Our firm obtained a Green Card Approval
for a young, unmarried Asylee from Somalia.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Green Card Petition Approved
USCIS (Fairfax, Virginia) – Our firm won an Approval of a (family-based)
Green Card petition after USCIS made an error stating that it never received
a response to a Request for Evidence. Our firm filed Form I-290B Motion
to Reopen/Reconsider and won.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Obtained Green Card
USCIS (Fairfax, Virginia) – Our firm obtained a green card for a
Nicaraguan client who had resided in the U.S. since the 1970’s [under
INA §249 (continuous residence since January 1972)].