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5 factors that judges take into account to close immigration cases administratively

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5 factors that judges take into account to close immigration cases administratively

Some cases can be terminated administratively by the immigration judge. This happens when the prosec...

María Mendoza 5 factors that judges take into account to close immigration cases administrativelyMaría Mendoza

Published: March 28, 2023
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Does having a child in the United States grant me residency in 2024?

Hola mi gente, this is attorney María Mendoza writing to you once again. Today, we will addre...

María Mendoza Does having a child in the United States grant me residency in 2024?María Mendoza

Published: September 5, 2024
Thoughtful immigrant woman representing abuse victims who may qualify for the VAWA visa

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What Types of Abuse Qualify for the VAWA Visa?

When we think of abuse, we often picture physical violence—hitting, pushing, or aggressive beh...

María Mendoza What Types of Abuse Qualify for the VAWA Visa?María Mendoza

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Privacy rights and possible compensation when this right is violated

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Privacy rights and possible compensation when this right is violated

How do these matters work and what are the privacy rights?   When surfacing the web and using o...

María Mendoza Privacy rights and possible compensation when this right is violatedMaría Mendoza

Published: September 28, 2023
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Inmigration laws

I entered the US without documents. Was my entry illegal?

Some individuals may have entered the US illegally due to a lack of a passport and/or visa.   T...

María Mendoza I entered the US without documents. Was my entry illegal?María Mendoza

Published: February 20, 2023