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Opportunities and Obstacles in Fixing Papers Through a U.S. Citizen Child

Hello everyone, this is Attorney María Mendoza writing to you again. Today I want to talk abo...

María Mendoza Opportunities and Obstacles in Fixing Papers Through a U.S. Citizen ChildMaría Mendoza

Published: February 12, 2025
212(h) Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

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Regularizing migratory status with felonies on the record: The 212(h) waiver

The Waiver 212(h), even though not very known, can pardon certain felonies and can provide a wa...

María Mendoza Regularizing migratory status with felonies on the record: The 212(h) waiverMaría Mendoza

Published: August 15, 2023
Financial Abuse and Intimidation: How We Won a VAWA Visa Case

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Financial Abuse and Intimidation: How We Won a VAWA Visa Case

As an immigration attorney, I’ve heard many painful stories, especially from immigrant parents...

María Mendoza Financial Abuse and Intimidation: How We Won a VAWA Visa CaseMaría Mendoza

Published: September 26, 2025
3 Actions Considered as Immigration Fraud in the U.S. and Their Consequences

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3 Actions Considered as Immigration Fraud in the U.S. and Their Consequences

Have you ever considered using a relative’s birth certificate to enter the U.S.? Did you lie o...

María Mendoza 3 Actions Considered as Immigration Fraud in the U.S. and Their ConsequencesMaría Mendoza

Published: September 3, 2025
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

Published: June 20, 2025