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Woman handing over a clipboard with documents, passport, and photos to a man in a suit and tie who has a United States flag on his desk

Inmigration laws

Returning lawfully to the United States after deportation or unlawful presence.

Returning lawfully to the United States after a deportation order or unlawful presence can be a comp...

María Mendoza Returning lawfully to the United States after deportation or unlawful presence.María Mendoza

Published: February 23, 2024
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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
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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
Is it safe to travel with advance parole under Trump?

Inmigration laws

Is It Safe to Travel with Advance Parole in 2025 Under the Trump Administration?

December is one of the most emotional months of the year. Many of my clients who haven’t seen ...

María Mendoza Is It Safe to Travel with Advance Parole in 2025 Under the Trump Administration?María Mendoza

Published: December 17, 2025
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