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Alternatives to asylum to regularize migratory status if just entered the US.

Those who just migrated to the US due to difficult situations in their home country, like violence, ...

María Mendoza Alternatives to asylum to regularize migratory status if just entered the US.María Mendoza

Published: January 4, 2024
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How to obtain legal migratory status through a US citizen son or daughter?

US citizen son or daughter parents can struggle to obtain legal migratory status. Many people have a...

María Mendoza How to obtain legal migratory status through a US citizen son or daughter?María Mendoza

Published: March 1, 2023
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Inmigration laws

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

Published: June 20, 2025
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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
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Inmigration laws

Migration processes and the Donald Trump administration: Frequently asked questions

¡Hola mi gente! I'm attorney María Mendoza, and in this blog, I want to address a highl...

María Mendoza Migration processes and the Donald Trump administration: Frequently asked questionsMaría Mendoza

Published: November 8, 2024