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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
President Donald Trump signing the Laken Riley law.

Inmigration laws

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

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
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
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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