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President Donald Trump signing the Laken Riley law.

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Donald Trump Signs the Laken Riley Law: How Could It Affect Undocumented People?

I am Attorney María Mendoza, and today I want to talk to you about the recent approval of the...

María Mendoza Donald Trump Signs the Laken Riley Law: How Could It Affect Undocumented People?María Mendoza

Published: January 30, 2025

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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

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

Inmigration laws

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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Inmigration laws

What is the permanent bar?

Some people have years, maybe even decades, trying to become lawful immigrants, but have not found a...

María Mendoza What is the permanent bar?María Mendoza

Published: February 7, 2023

Approval Stamp for Humanitarian Visas

Inmigration laws

What is the U Visa, and How Long Does It Take to Get Approved?

Imagine this: you survive a traumatic experience in the United States, and instead of receiving prot...

María Mendoza What is the U Visa, and How Long Does It Take to Get Approved?María Mendoza

Published: April 25, 2025