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212(h) Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

Inmigration laws

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
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Inmigration laws

Donald Trump signs executive orders impacting immigration in the U.S.

I am attorney María Mendoza, an immigration lawyer. Last Monday, January 20, Trump took offic...

María Mendoza Donald Trump signs executive orders impacting immigration in the U.S.María Mendoza

Published: January 23, 2025
Thoughtful immigrant woman representing abuse victims who may qualify for the VAWA visa

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
Asylum form I-589

Inmigration laws

Steps for requesting asylum in the US after Title 42

Learn about some of the changes in the asylum request process associated with Title 42.   There...

María Mendoza Steps for requesting asylum in the US after Title 42María Mendoza

Published: May 30, 2023
People standing in court

Inmigration laws

Difficult cases to succeed with, and possible strategies to follow

There can be situations in which there is not much hope for a case.   It can be that the lawyer...

María Mendoza Difficult cases to succeed with, and possible strategies to followMaría Mendoza

Published: August 22, 2023