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<channel><title><![CDATA[Eulloqui Law - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:22:16 -0700</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[El Ajuste de Estatus es Discrecional: Lo Que Deben Saber los Solicitantes Sobre la Reciente Guía de USCIS]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/el-ajuste-de-estatus-es-discrecional-lo-que-deben-saber-los-solicitantes-sobre-la-reciente-guia-de-uscis]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/el-ajuste-de-estatus-es-discrecional-lo-que-deben-saber-los-solicitantes-sobre-la-reciente-guia-de-uscis#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:43:19 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/el-ajuste-de-estatus-es-discrecional-lo-que-deben-saber-los-solicitantes-sobre-la-reciente-guia-de-uscis</guid><description><![CDATA[       Muchas personas creen que, una vez que cumplen con los requisitos para el Ajuste de Estatus, la aprobaci&oacute;n de su residencia permanente es autom&aacute;tica. Esto no es necesariamente cierto.El Ajuste de Estatus siempre ha sido un beneficio discrecional bajo la ley de inmigraci&oacute;n. Sin embargo, la reciente gu&iacute;a y los memorandos de pol&iacute;tica de USCIS han se&ntilde;alado un mayor &eacute;nfasis en la revisi&oacute;n discrecional de estos casos.Como resultado, los so [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.eulloquilaw.com/uploads/3/2/3/2/32329303/ajuste-es-discrecionario_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Muchas personas creen que, una vez que cumplen con los requisitos para el Ajuste de Estatus, la aprobaci&oacute;n de su residencia permanente es autom&aacute;tica. Esto no es necesariamente cierto.<br /><br />El Ajuste de Estatus siempre ha sido un beneficio discrecional bajo la ley de inmigraci&oacute;n. Sin embargo, la reciente gu&iacute;a y los memorandos de pol&iacute;tica de USCIS han se&ntilde;alado un mayor &eacute;nfasis en la revisi&oacute;n discrecional de estos casos.<br /><br />Como resultado, los solicitantes deben entender que cumplir con los requisitos b&aacute;sicos puede no ser suficiente. USCIS tambi&eacute;n puede evaluar la totalidad de las circunstancias de una persona al decidir si aprueba una solicitud.<br /><br /><strong>&iquest;Qu&eacute; Significa Que Sea &ldquo;Discrecional&rdquo;?<br /></strong>Bajo la ley de inmigraci&oacute;n, algunos beneficios son considerados discrecionales. Esto significa que, aun cuando un solicitante cumpla con los requisitos legales b&aacute;sicos, USCIS puede evaluar factores positivos y negativos antes de tomar una decisi&oacute;n final.<br /><br />En los casos de Ajuste de Estatus, los oficiales de USCIS pueden revisar los antecedentes generales del solicitante, su historial migratorio, su conducta y otros factores favorables o desfavorables al ejercer su discreci&oacute;n.<br /><br />Esto no significa que todos los casos ser&aacute;n negados ni que los solicitantes deban alarmarse. Sin embargo, s&iacute; significa que la preparaci&oacute;n y la documentaci&oacute;n de apoyo pueden ser m&aacute;s importantes que nunca.<br /><br /><strong>Factores Positivos Que USCIS Puede Considerar<br /></strong>Los factores positivos pueden variar de un caso a otro, pero pueden incluir:<br /><br />&bull; Lazos familiares en los Estados Unidos<br />&bull; Residencia prolongada en los Estados Unidos<br />&bull; Historial de empleo<br />&bull; Pago de impuestos<br />&bull; Rehabilitaci&oacute;n<br />&bull; Participaci&oacute;n comunitaria<br />&bull; Logros educativos<br />&bull; Responsabilidades de cuidado de familiares<br />&bull; Dificultades extremas para familiares<br />&bull; Servicio militar<br />&bull; Trabajo voluntario o participaci&oacute;n religiosa<br /><br />La documentaci&oacute;n que respalde estos factores puede ser importante durante la revisi&oacute;n discrecional.<br /><br /><strong>Factores Negativos Que USCIS Puede Considerar<br /></strong>USCIS tambi&eacute;n puede considerar factores negativos, entre ellos:<br /><br />&bull; Antecedentes penales<br />&bull; Fraude o tergiversaci&oacute;n de hechos<br />&bull; Violaciones migratorias previas<br />&bull; Arrestos repetidos<br />&bull; Alegaciones de afiliaci&oacute;n a pandillas<br />&bull; Preocupaciones relacionadas con la seguridad p&uacute;blica<br />&bull; Incumplimiento de &oacute;rdenes judiciales<br />&bull; Informaci&oacute;n inconsistente proporcionada a las autoridades migratorias<br /><br />Cada caso es diferente y el peso que USCIS otorgue a cada factor puede variar significativamente.<br /><br /><strong>Por Qu&eacute; la Documentaci&oacute;n de Apoyo Es Importante<br /></strong>Debido a que la revisi&oacute;n discrecional implica evaluar la totalidad de las circunstancias de una persona, la documentaci&oacute;n de apoyo puede desempe&ntilde;ar un papel fundamental.<br /><br />Ejemplos de evidencia que puede ayudar a demostrar factores positivos incluyen:<br /><br />&bull; Cartas de apoyo de familiares, empleadores, l&iacute;deres religiosos o miembros de la comunidad<br />&bull; Declaraciones de impuestos<br />&bull; Comprobantes de empleo<br />&bull; Registros escolares<br />&bull; Evidencia de rehabilitaci&oacute;n o consejer&iacute;a<br />&bull; Registros de voluntariado o servicio comunitario<br />&bull; Documentaci&oacute;n m&eacute;dica<br />&bull; Fotograf&iacute;as con familiares<br />&bull; Evidencia de responsabilidades de cuidado de familiares<br /><br />Los solicitantes deben considerar organizar y conservar documentos importantes desde el principio.<br /><br /><strong>Reflexiones Finales<br /></strong>El mayor &eacute;nfasis en la revisi&oacute;n discrecional no significa que todas las solicitudes de Ajuste de Estatus ser&aacute;n negadas. Sin embargo, s&iacute; significa que los solicitantes deben preparar cuidadosamente sus casos y considerar presentar evidencia que demuestre factores discrecionales favorables.<br /><br />Aunque cumplir con los requisitos legales para el Ajuste de Estatus sigue siendo esencial, los solicitantes tambi&eacute;n deben estar preparados para presentar evidencia que ayude a USCIS a comprender la totalidad de sus circunstancias.<br /><br />La documentaci&oacute;n de apoyo, los lazos comunitarios, el historial laboral, las relaciones familiares y otros factores positivos pueden desempe&ntilde;ar un papel importante en la revisi&oacute;n discrecional.<br /><br />Las personas que solicitan beneficios migratorios deben evitar depender &uacute;nicamente de rumores o informaci&oacute;n obtenida en redes sociales y, en su lugar, asegurarse de que sus solicitudes est&eacute;n cuidadosamente preparadas y respaldadas por documentaci&oacute;n adecuada.<br />&#8203;<br /><em>Este art&iacute;culo es &uacute;nicamente para fines informativos y no constituye asesor&iacute;a legal. Cada caso es diferente y depende de los hechos espec&iacute;ficos y de la ley aplicable.</em></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adjustment of Status Is Discretionary: What Applicants Should Know About the Recent USCIS Guidance]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/adjustment-of-status-is-discretionary-what-applicants-should-know-about-the-recent-uscis-guidance]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/adjustment-of-status-is-discretionary-what-applicants-should-know-about-the-recent-uscis-guidance#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 19:33:44 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/adjustment-of-status-is-discretionary-what-applicants-should-know-about-the-recent-uscis-guidance</guid><description><![CDATA[       Many people believe that once they qualify for Adjustment of Status, approval of their green card application is automatic. That is not necessarily true.Adjustment of Status has always been a discretionary form of relief under immigration law. However, recent USCIS guidance and policy memoranda have signaled an increased emphasis on discretionary review in these cases. As a result, applicants should understand that eligibility alone may not be enough. USCIS may also review the totality of [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.eulloquilaw.com/uploads/3/2/3/2/32329303/aos-discretionary_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Many people believe that once they qualify for Adjustment of Status, approval of their green card application is automatic. That is not necessarily true.<br /><br />Adjustment of Status has always been a discretionary form of relief under immigration law. However, recent USCIS guidance and policy memoranda have signaled an increased emphasis on discretionary review in these cases. As a result, applicants should understand that eligibility alone may not be enough. USCIS may also review the totality of a person's circumstances when deciding whether to approve an application.<br /><br /><strong>What Does &ldquo;Discretionary&rdquo; Mean?<br /></strong>Under immigration law, some benefits are considered discretionary. This means that even where an applicant meets the basic statutory requirements, USCIS may still evaluate positive and negative factors before making a final decision.<br /><br />In Adjustment of Status cases, USCIS officers may review the applicant's overall background, immigration history, conduct, and equities when exercising discretion.<br /><br />This does not mean that every case will be denied or that applicants should panic. However, it does mean that preparation and supporting evidence may become increasingly important.<br /><br /><strong>Positive Factors USCIS May Consider<br /></strong>Positive discretionary factors can vary from case to case, but may include:<br /><br />&bull; Family ties in the United States<br />&bull; Long-term residence in the United States<br />&bull; Employment history<br />&bull; Payment of taxes<br />&bull; Rehabilitation<br />&bull; Community involvement<br />&bull; Educational achievements<br />&bull; Caregiving responsibilities<br />&bull; Hardship to family members<br />&bull; Military service<br />&bull; Volunteer work or religious involvement<br /><br />Supporting documentation for these factors may become important in discretionary review.<br /><br /><strong>Negative Factors USCIS May Consider</strong><br />USCIS may also review negative discretionary factors, which can include:<br /><br />&bull; Criminal history<br />&bull; Fraud or misrepresentation<br />&bull; Prior immigration violations<br />&bull; Repeated arrests<br />&bull; Gang-related allegations<br />&bull; Public safety concerns<br />&bull; Failure to comply with court orders<br />&bull; Inconsistent information provided to immigration authorities<br /><br />Each case is different, and the weight given to any particular factor may vary significantly.<br /><br /><strong>Why Supporting Documentation Matters<br /></strong>Because discretionary review may involve evaluating the totality of a person's circumstances, supporting documentation can become very important.<br /><br />Examples of evidence that may help demonstrate positive equities include:<br /><br />&bull; Support letters from family members, employers, religious leaders, or community members<br />&bull; Tax returns<br />&bull; Proof of employment<br />&bull; School records<br />&bull; Evidence of rehabilitation or counseling<br />&bull; Volunteer or community service records<br />&bull; Medical documentation<br />&bull; Photographs with family members<br />&bull; Evidence of caregiving responsibilities<br /><br />Applicants should consider organizing and preserving important records early.<br /><br /><strong>Final Thoughts</strong><br />The recent emphasis on discretionary review does not mean that every Adjustment of Status application will be denied. However, it does mean that applicants should carefully prepare their cases and consider submitting evidence that demonstrates positive discretionary factors.<br /><br />While meeting the legal requirements for Adjustment of Status remains essential, applicants should also be prepared to present evidence that helps USCIS understand the totality of their circumstances.<br /><br />Supporting documentation, community ties, employment history, family relationships, and other positive equities may play an important role in discretionary review.<br /><br />Individuals applying for immigration benefits should avoid relying solely on rumors or social media information and should instead ensure that their applications are carefully prepared and supported by appropriate documentation.<br />&#8203;<br /><em>This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is different and depends on specific facts and applicable law.</em></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entendiendo el Proceso de la Visa U: Pasos Importantes y Errores Comunes que Debe Evitar]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/entendiendo-el-proceso-de-la-visa-u-pasos-importantes-y-errores-comunes-que-debe-evitar]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/entendiendo-el-proceso-de-la-visa-u-pasos-importantes-y-errores-comunes-que-debe-evitar#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:01:16 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/entendiendo-el-proceso-de-la-visa-u-pasos-importantes-y-errores-comunes-que-debe-evitar</guid><description><![CDATA[Entendiendo el Proceso de la Visa U: Pasos Clave y Errores Comunes que Debe EvitarMuchas personas han escuchado sobre la Visa U, pero frecuentemente tienen dudas sobre c&oacute;mo funciona el proceso, qu&eacute; evidencia se necesita y cu&aacute;ndo pueden incluirse familiares. Los malentendidos pueden causar errores y retrasos que podr&iacute;an evitarse.La Visa U fue creada para brindar protecci&oacute;n a v&iacute;ctimas de ciertos delitos que han sufrido da&ntilde;os y que han ayudado, o est [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong>Entendiendo el Proceso de la Visa U: Pasos Clave y Errores Comunes que Debe Evitar</strong><br />Muchas personas han escuchado sobre la Visa U, pero frecuentemente tienen dudas sobre c&oacute;mo funciona el proceso, qu&eacute; evidencia se necesita y cu&aacute;ndo pueden incluirse familiares. Los malentendidos pueden causar errores y retrasos que podr&iacute;an evitarse.<br />La Visa U fue creada para brindar protecci&oacute;n a v&iacute;ctimas de ciertos delitos que han sufrido da&ntilde;os y que han ayudado, o est&aacute;n dispuestas a ayudar, a las autoridades.<br />A continuaci&oacute;n encontrar&aacute; un resumen pr&aacute;ctico del proceso y algunos errores comunes que las personas deben evitar.<br /><br /><strong>Paso 1: &iquest;Fue usted v&iacute;ctima de un delito que califica?</strong><br />El primer paso es determinar si usted puede calificar para una Visa U.<br />En general, una persona puede calificar si:<br />&bull; Fue v&iacute;ctima de un delito que califica;<br />&bull; Sufri&oacute; abuso f&iacute;sico o mental sustancial;<br />&bull; Tiene informaci&oacute;n relacionada con el delito; y<br />&bull; Ayud&oacute;, est&aacute; ayudando o es probable que ayude a las autoridades.<br />No todos los delitos califican y no toda interacci&oacute;n con la polic&iacute;a crea elegibilidad. Cada caso depende en gran medida de hechos espec&iacute;ficos. Algunos ejemplos de delitos que pueden calificar incluyen violencia dom&eacute;stica, agresi&oacute;n grave, agresi&oacute;n sexual, secuestro, extorsi&oacute;n y acoso, entre otros.<br />Un malentendido com&uacute;n es creer que se requiere una condena criminal o que un sospechoso debe haber sido arrestado. Esto no es necesariamente cierto. En algunas situaciones, las personas a&uacute;n pueden calificar aunque nunca se haya realizado un arresto o presentado cargos.<br />Tambi&eacute;n es importante entender que no todas las v&iacute;ctimas son clasificadas de la misma manera.<br /><br /><strong>V&iacute;ctimas Directas</strong><br />Una v&iacute;ctima directa generalmente es la persona contra quien se cometi&oacute; la actividad criminal que califica. Por ejemplo, una persona agredida durante un incidente de violencia dom&eacute;stica o una v&iacute;ctima de agresi&oacute;n sexual generalmente ser&iacute;a considerada una v&iacute;ctima directa.<br /><br /><strong>V&iacute;ctimas Indirectas</strong><br />En ciertas situaciones, la ley de inmigraci&oacute;n tambi&eacute;n reconoce v&iacute;ctimas indirectas.<br />Esto puede ocurrir cuando la v&iacute;ctima directa ha fallecido, es incompetente, est&aacute; incapacitada o es menor de 21 a&ntilde;os. Dependiendo de las circunstancias, ciertos familiares, como los padres de la v&iacute;ctima directa, pueden calificar como v&iacute;ctimas indirectas.<br /><br /><strong>V&iacute;ctimas Testigos</strong><br />Algunas personas tambi&eacute;n pueden calificar si presenciaron actividad criminal y sufrieron da&ntilde;os inusualmente directos como resultado.<br />Determinar si un testigo califica suele depender mucho de los hechos espec&iacute;ficos, incluyendo la naturaleza del da&ntilde;o sufrido y la relaci&oacute;n con la actividad criminal.<br />Debido a que estas distinciones pueden ser complejas, es importante realizar un an&aacute;lisis cuidadoso de los hechos.<br /><br /><strong>Paso 2: Obtenga y Preserve Evidencia Desde el Principio</strong><br />Algo que muchas personas no saben es que los departamentos de polic&iacute;a y otras agencias pueden no conservar registros para siempre.<br /><br />Las v&iacute;ctimas no siempre reciben autom&aacute;ticamente una copia de los reportes policiales. En muchos casos, estos reportes deben solicitarse.<br /><br />Si cree que podr&iacute;a solicitar una Visa U en el futuro, considere preservar documentos desde el principio, incluyendo:<br /><br />&bull; Reportes policiales<br />&bull; N&uacute;meros de incidente<br />&bull; Registros judiciales<br />&bull; Registros m&eacute;dicos<br />&bull; Fotograf&iacute;as<br />&bull; Registros de terapia o consejer&iacute;a<br />&bull; Documentaci&oacute;n de servicios para v&iacute;ctimas<br /><br />Algunas agencias eliminan o destruyen reportes y registros antiguos conforme a pol&iacute;ticas de retenci&oacute;n de documentos.<br /><br />Una vez destruidos, obtener informaci&oacute;n puede ser dif&iacute;cil o imposible. Esto puede generar problemas importantes porque posteriormente las personas podr&iacute;an no poder verificar fechas, cargos, agencias involucradas, informaci&oacute;n de oficiales u otros datos importantes.<br />Preservar registros desde el principio puede evitar problemas importantes m&aacute;s adelante.<br /><br /><strong>Paso 3: La Certificaci&oacute;n Es Importante</strong><br />Muchas personas creen que presentar un reporte policial autom&aacute;ticamente significa que califican para una Visa U.<br /><br />As&iacute; no funciona el proceso.<br /><br />Una solicitud de Visa U generalmente requiere una certificaci&oacute;n emitida por una autoridad mediante el Formulario I-918 Suplemento B.<br /><br />La certificaci&oacute;n confirma que la v&iacute;ctima ayud&oacute;, est&aacute; ayudando o probablemente ayudar&aacute; en la investigaci&oacute;n o procesamiento de actividad criminal.<br /><br />Otro malentendido com&uacute;n es pensar que una certificaci&oacute;n garantiza la aprobaci&oacute;n.<br />No es as&iacute;.<br /><br />La certificaci&oacute;n es un paso importante, pero USCIS contin&uacute;a revisando independientemente el caso y determina si el solicitante cumple todos los requisitos legales.<br /><br /><strong>Paso 4: Algunos Familiares Tambi&eacute;n Pueden Calificar</strong><br />Algunos familiares pueden calificar como beneficiarios derivados. <br /><br />Dependiendo de la edad y circunstancias, los derivados pueden incluir esposos(as), hijos(as), padres y hermanos(as). Aqu&iacute; tambi&eacute;n surge un malentendido muy com&uacute;n. Muchas personas creen:<br /><em>"Me cas&eacute; despu&eacute;s de presentar mi Visa U, as&iacute; que ya no puedo incluir a mi esposo(a)."</em><br />Esto no siempre es cierto.<br /><br />El Noveno Circuito abord&oacute; este tema en <em>Medina Tovar v. Zuchowski</em>.<br />La corte reconoci&oacute; que un esposo(a) no necesariamente tiene que existir al momento de presentar la solicitud principal de Visa U. En cambio, el matrimonio puede ocurrir despu&eacute;s, siempre y cuando exista antes de que la Visa U sea aprobada.<br /><br />Este tema puede ser extremadamente importante porque muchos casos de Visa U permanecen pendientes durante a&ntilde;os.<br /><br /><strong>Paso 5: Entienda los Tiempos de Espera y Mantenga Expectativas Realistas</strong><br />Los casos de Visa U frecuentemente implican largos tiempos de espera.<br />Los solicitantes deben entender desde el principio que el proceso puede no avanzar r&aacute;pidamente.<br /><br />Debido a l&iacute;mites num&eacute;ricos anuales, las solicitudes pueden permanecer pendientes por per&iacute;odos prolongados.<br /><br />Durante el proceso de espera, algunas personas posteriormente pueden recibir acci&oacute;n diferida y beneficios de autorizaci&oacute;n de empleo (permiso de trabajo).<br /><br />Tener expectativas realistas desde el principio puede reducir estr&eacute;s y confusi&oacute;n.<br /><br /><strong>Errores Comunes que Debe Evitar</strong><br />Algunos de los errores m&aacute;s comunes en casos de Visa U incluyen:<br /><br />&bull; Esperar demasiado para solicitar registros;<br />&bull; Tirar documentos importantes;<br />&bull; Asumir que un reporte policial garantiza elegibilidad;<br />&bull; Asumir que un esposo(a) no puede agregarse posteriormente;<br />&bull; Confiar en rumores o informaci&oacute;n de redes sociales.<br /><br />La ley de inmigraci&oacute;n frecuentemente depende de peque&ntilde;os detalles. Peque&ntilde;os hechos pueden tener un efecto importante en un caso.<br /><br /><strong>Reflexiones Finales</strong><br />Muchas personas retrasan buscar informaci&oacute;n porque asumen que no califican o creen que ya perdieron su oportunidad.<br />&#8203;<br />Entender el proceso desde el principio puede ayudar a preservar evidencia, evitar errores comunes y tomar decisiones informadas.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><em>&#8203;Este art&iacute;culo es &uacute;nicamente para fines informativos y no constituye asesor&iacute;a legal. Cada caso es diferente y depende de hechos espec&iacute;ficos y la ley aplicable.</em></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the U Visa Process: Key Steps and Common Mistakes to Avoid]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/understanding-the-u-visa-process-key-steps-and-common-mistakes-to-avoid]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/understanding-the-u-visa-process-key-steps-and-common-mistakes-to-avoid#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:49:19 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/understanding-the-u-visa-process-key-steps-and-common-mistakes-to-avoid</guid><description><![CDATA[Understanding the U Visa Process: Key Steps and Common Mistakes to AvoidMany people have heard of a U Visa but are often confused about how the process works, what evidence is needed, and when family members can be included. Misunderstandings can lead to avoidable mistakes and delays.The U Visa was created to provide protection to victims of certain crimes who have suffered harm and who have been helpful, or are willing to be helpful, to law enforcement.Below is a practical overview of the proce [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><strong>Understanding the U Visa Process: Key Steps and Common Mistakes to Avoid</strong><br />Many people have heard of a U Visa but are often confused about how the process works, what evidence is needed, and when family members can be included. Misunderstandings can lead to avoidable mistakes and delays.<br /><br />The U Visa was created to provide protection to victims of certain crimes who have suffered harm and who have been helpful, or are willing to be helpful, to law enforcement.<br />Below is a practical overview of the process and several common mistakes individuals should avoid.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Step 1: Were You the Victim of a Qualifying Crime?</strong><br />The first step is determining whether you may qualify for a U Visa.<br />In general, a person may qualify if:<br />&bull; They were the victim of a qualifying crime;<br />&bull; They suffered substantial physical or mental abuse;<br />&bull; They have information regarding the crime; and<br />&bull; They were helpful, are being helpful, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement.<br /><br />Not every crime qualifies and not every police interaction creates eligibility. Each case depends heavily on specific facts. Examples of crimes that may qualify include domestic violence, felonious assault, sexual assault, kidnapping, extortion, stalking, to name a few.<br /><br />A common misconception is that a criminal conviction is required or that a suspect needs to be arrested. That is not necessarily true. In some situations, individuals may still qualify even if an arrest was never made or charges were never filed.<br /><br />It is also important to understand that not every victim is classified in the same way.<br /><br /><strong>Direct Victims</strong><br />A direct victim is generally the individual against whom the qualifying criminal activity was committed. For example, an individual assaulted during a domestic violence incident or a victim of sexual assault would generally be considered a direct victim.<br /><br /><strong>Indirect Victims</strong><br />In certain situations, immigration law also recognizes indirect victims.<br />This may occur where the direct victim is deceased, incompetent, incapacitated, or under 21 years of age. Depending on the circumstances, certain family members, like the direct victims parents, may qualify as indirect victims.<br /><br /><strong>Bystander Victims</strong><br />Some individuals may also qualify where they witnessed criminal activity and suffered unusually direct injuries as a result.<br />Whether a bystander qualifies is often highly fact-specific and depends on the nature of the harm suffered and the connection to the criminal activity.<br />Because these distinctions can become complex, careful analysis of the facts is important.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Step 2: Obtain Records and Preserve Evidence Early</strong><br />One issue that many people do not realize is that police departments and agencies may not retain records forever. Victims are not always automatically given copies of police reports. In many cases, reports must be requested. If you believe you may later apply for a U Visa, consider preserving records early, including:<br /><br />&bull; Police reports<br />&bull; Incident numbers<br />&bull; Court records<br />&bull; Medical records<br />&bull; Photographs<br />&bull; Counseling records<br />&bull; Victim services documentation<br /><br />Some agencies purge or destroy older reports and records under retention policies. Once records are destroyed, obtaining information can become difficult or impossible. This can create significant problems because individuals may later be unable to verify dates, charges, agencies involved, officer information, or other important facts.<br /><br />Preserving records early can avoid major issues later.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Step 3: Certification Matters</strong><br />Many people believe that filing a police report automatically means they qualify for a U Visa.<br />That is not how the process works.<br /><br />A U Visa application generally requires a law enforcement certification using Form I&#8209;918 Supplement B. The certification confirms that the victim was helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.<br /><br />Another common misunderstanding is believing that a certification guarantees approval.<br />It does not. A certification is an important step, but USCIS still independently reviews the case and determines whether the applicant meets all legal requirements.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Step 4: Family Members May Qualify Too</strong><br />Some family members may qualify as derivative beneficiaries. Depending on age and circumstances, derivatives can include spouses, children, parents, and siblings.<br /><br />This is also where a very common misconception appears. Many individuals believe:<br />"I married after filing my U Visa, so I can no longer include my spouse." That is not always true.<br />The Ninth Circuit addressed this issue in Medina Tovar v. Zuchowski. The court recognized that a spouse does not necessarily have to exist at the time the principal U Visa petition is filed. Instead, the marriage can occur later so long as it exists before the U Visa is approved.<br />This issue can be extremely important because many U Visa cases remain pending for years.<br /><br /><strong>Step 5: Understand Waiting Times and Expectations</strong><br />U Visa cases often involve significant waiting periods. Applicants should understand from the beginning that the process may not move quickly.<br /><br />Because of annual numerical limits, applications can remain pending for extended periods.<br />During the waiting process, some individuals may later receive deferred action and employment authorization benefits (i.e. work permit).<br /><br />Having realistic expectations early can reduce stress and confusion.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid</strong><br />Some of the most common mistakes seen in U Visa cases include:<br /><br />&bull; Waiting too long to request records;<br />&bull; Throwing away important documents;<br />&bull; Assuming a police report alone guarantees eligibility;<br />&bull; Assuming a spouse cannot later be added;<br />&bull; Relying on rumors or information from social media.<br /><br />Immigration law often depends on details. Small facts can have a significant effect on a case.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Final Thoughts</strong><br />Many people delay seeking information because they assume they do not qualify or believe they already missed an opportunity. Understanding the process early can help individuals preserve evidence, avoid common mistakes, and make informed decisions.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is different and depends on specific facts and applicable law.<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) in California and What Do You Need?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/what-is-special-immigrant-juvenile-status-sijs-in-california-and-what-do-you-need]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/what-is-special-immigrant-juvenile-status-sijs-in-california-and-what-do-you-need#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:56:53 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/what-is-special-immigrant-juvenile-status-sijs-in-california-and-what-do-you-need</guid><description><![CDATA[Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a form of immigration protection for children under 21 who cannot safely reunify with one or both parents due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect.If approved, SIJS can lead to lawful permanent residence (a green card).What Do You Need to Qualify for SIJS?To apply for SIJS, you need a state court order with specific findings. This is the most important part of the process.The court must find that:The child cannot reunify with one or both parents due to ab [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a form of immigration protection for children under 21 who cannot safely reunify with one or both parents due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect.<br /><span></span>If approved, SIJS can lead to lawful permanent residence (a green card).<br /><span></span>What Do You Need to Qualify for SIJS?To apply for SIJS, you need a <strong>state court order</strong> with specific findings. This is the most important part of the process.<br /><span></span>The court must find that:<br /><span></span><ul><li>The child cannot reunify with one or both parents due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect</li><li>It is not in the child&rsquo;s best interest to return to their home country</li></ul>Without this court order, SIJS cannot be approved.<br /><span></span>What Kind of Court Case Do You Need?In California, the required SIJS findings can come from different types of cases, depending on the child&rsquo;s situation:<br /><span></span><ul><li><strong>Guardianship (Probate Court):</strong><br />Common when the child is living with a relative or another adult who is not a parent</li><li><strong>Custody Case (Family Court):</strong><br />Used when one parent is caring for the child and the other parent is not involved or is unsafe</li><li><strong>Dependency Case (Juvenile Court):</strong><br />Applies when the child is already involved with the child welfare system</li></ul>Choosing the correct type of case is critical. Filing the wrong one can delay the process or prevent the court from making the required findings.<br /><span></span>Age RequirementsTo qualify for SIJS:<br /><span></span><ul><li>The applicant must be <strong>under 21 years old</strong> at the time of filing</li></ul><br />In California:<br /><span></span><ul><li>Custody (family law) cases are generally only available until age 18</li><li>Guardianship can be used for SIJS purposes up to age 21</li><li>Guardianship may also be established with a parent for youth over 18, which can be an important option in certain SIJS cases</li></ul>Because of these differences, choosing the correct type of case becomes especially important as the child approaches age 18.<br /><span></span>What Happens After the Court Order?Once you have the SIJS findings:<br /><span></span><ol><li>You file the SIJS petition with immigration</li><li>If approved, you may apply for a green card when a visa becomes available</li></ol><br />How Our Office Can HelpSIJS cases require coordination between state court and immigration, and the process must be done correctly from the beginning.<br /><span></span>Our office can help you obtain the required court order with proper SIJS findings and guide you through the immigration process to apply for SIJS and, ultimately, lawful permanent residence.<br /><span></span><strong>Call us at 714-624-5632 for a free consultation.</strong><br /><span></span><br /><em>This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.</em><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[¿Qué es el Estatus Especial de Inmigrante Juvenil (SIJS) en California y qué se necesita?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/que-es-el-estatus-especial-de-inmigrante-juvenil-sijs-en-california-y-que-se-necesita]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/que-es-el-estatus-especial-de-inmigrante-juvenil-sijs-en-california-y-que-se-necesita#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:54:18 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/que-es-el-estatus-especial-de-inmigrante-juvenil-sijs-en-california-y-que-se-necesita</guid><description><![CDATA[El Estatus Especial de Inmigrante Juvenil (SIJS) es una forma de protecci&oacute;n migratoria para menores de 21 a&ntilde;os que no pueden reunificarse de manera segura con uno o ambos padres debido a abuso, abandono o negligencia.Si es aprobado, SIJS puede llevar a la residencia permanente legal (la &ldquo;green card&rdquo;).&iquest;Qu&eacute; se necesita para calificar para SIJS?Para solicitar SIJS, se necesita una orden de la corte estatal con determinaciones espec&iacute;ficas. Esta es la pa [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">El Estatus Especial de Inmigrante Juvenil (SIJS) es una forma de protecci&oacute;n migratoria para menores de 21 a&ntilde;os que no pueden reunificarse de manera segura con uno o ambos padres debido a abuso, abandono o negligencia.<br /><span></span>Si es aprobado, SIJS puede llevar a la residencia permanente legal (la &ldquo;green card&rdquo;).<br /><span></span>&iquest;Qu&eacute; se necesita para calificar para SIJS?Para solicitar SIJS, se necesita una <strong>orden de la corte estatal</strong> con determinaciones espec&iacute;ficas. Esta es la parte m&aacute;s importante del proceso.<br /><span></span>La corte debe determinar que:<br /><span></span><ul><li>El menor no puede reunificarse con uno o ambos padres debido a abuso, abandono o negligencia</li><li>No es en el mejor inter&eacute;s del menor regresar a su pa&iacute;s de origen</li></ul>Sin esta orden de la corte, SIJS no puede ser aprobado.<br /><span></span>&iquest;Qu&eacute; tipo de caso se necesita?En California, las determinaciones requeridas para SIJS pueden provenir de diferentes tipos de casos, dependiendo de la situaci&oacute;n del menor:<br /><span></span><ul><li><strong>Tutela (Corte de Sucesiones / Probate):</strong><br />Com&uacute;n cuando el menor vive con un familiar u otro adulto que no es uno de sus padres</li><li><strong>Custodia (Corte Familiar):</strong><br />Se utiliza cuando uno de los padres cuida al menor y el otro no est&aacute; involucrado o no es seguro</li><li><strong>Dependencia (Corte Juvenil):</strong><br />Aplica cuando el menor ya est&aacute; involucrado en el sistema de bienestar infantil</li></ul>Elegir el tipo correcto de caso es fundamental. Presentar el caso incorrecto puede causar demoras o impedir que la corte emita las determinaciones necesarias.<br /><span></span>Requisitos de EdadPara calificar para SIJS:<br /><span></span><ul><li>El solicitante debe ser <strong>menor de 21 a&ntilde;os</strong> al momento de presentar la solicitud</li></ul>En California:<br /><span></span><ul><li>Los casos de custodia (derecho familiar) generalmente solo est&aacute;n disponibles hasta los 18 a&ntilde;os</li><li>La tutela puede utilizarse para SIJS hasta los 21 a&ntilde;os</li><li>La tutela tambi&eacute;n puede establecerse con un padre para j&oacute;venes mayores de 18 a&ntilde;os, lo cual puede ser una opci&oacute;n importante en ciertos casos de SIJS</li></ul>Debido a estas diferencias, elegir el tipo correcto de caso se vuelve especialmente importante a medida que el menor se acerca a los 18 a&ntilde;os.<br /><span></span>&iquest;Qu&eacute; pasa despu&eacute;s de obtener la orden de la corte?Una vez que se obtienen las determinaciones de SIJS:<br /><span></span><ol><li>Se presenta la petici&oacute;n de SIJS ante inmigraci&oacute;n</li><li>Si es aprobada, se puede solicitar la residencia permanente cuando haya una visa disponible</li></ol><br />C&oacute;mo Puede Ayudar Nuestra OficinaLos casos de SIJS requieren coordinaci&oacute;n entre la corte estatal y el proceso migratorio, y deben hacerse correctamente desde el inicio.<br /><span></span>Nuestra oficina puede ayudarle a obtener la orden de la corte con las determinaciones necesarias para SIJS y guiarle en el proceso migratorio para solicitar SIJS y, eventualmente, la residencia permanente.<br /><br />Ll&aacute;menos al 714-624-5632 para una consulta gratuita.<br /><br /><span></span><br /><em>Este art&iacute;culo es solo para fines informativos y no constituye asesor&iacute;a legal.</em><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I check the status of my application with USCIS? /// ¿Cómo verifico el estado de mi solicitud con USCIS?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/how-do-i-check-the-status-of-my-application-with-uscis-como-verifico-el-estado-de-mi-solicitud-con-uscis]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/how-do-i-check-the-status-of-my-application-with-uscis-como-verifico-el-estado-de-mi-solicitud-con-uscis#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:03:09 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/how-do-i-check-the-status-of-my-application-with-uscis-como-verifico-el-estado-de-mi-solicitud-con-uscis</guid><description><![CDATA[In order to check the status of a pending application with USCIS, you need to have your receipt number. You can find your receipt number on the receipt notice USCIS mailed to you or your attorney. Your receipt number consists of three letters followed by 10 numbers. The three letters can be EAC, WAC, LIN, SRC, NBC, MSC, or IOE.When you have your receipt number, go to https://egov.uscis.gov/ Once on this page, type in your receipt number and click the button that says &ldquo;check status.&rdquo;  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">In order to check the status of a pending application with USCIS, you need to have your receipt number. You can find your receipt number on the receipt notice USCIS mailed to you or your attorney. Your receipt number consists of three letters followed by 10 numbers. The three letters can be EAC, WAC, LIN, SRC, NBC, MSC, or IOE.<br /><br />When you have your receipt number, go to https://egov.uscis.gov/ Once on this page, type in your receipt number and click the button that says &ldquo;check status.&rdquo; You can also change the language on the page by clicking &ldquo;Espa&ntilde;ol&rdquo; at the top right part of the page. The case status will update depending on the stage your application is with USCIS.<br />&#8203;<br />Some cases like I-601A waivers or U-Visas can take several years to be adjudicated. This does not mean there is something wrong with your case, it simply means that USCIS has a large volume of these particular applications that they are reviewing.<br />&#8203;<br />To know how long USCIS is taking to adjudicate your application type, you must you can go to https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ Once on this page, select the form, form type, and field office or service center that is handling your case. You can find all of this information on the receipt notice USCIS mailed to you or your attorney. Click the button that says &ldquo;Get processing time.&rdquo; The time published will be the average time it takes USCIS to make a decision on these types of cases. It does not mean your case will be completed once it hits the time indicated, rather it means that USCIS completes about 80% of cases around this time.<br />&#8203;<br />If you have concerns about your case or need a consultation you can call us at 714-624-5632 to schedule a free consultation.<br />&#8203;---</div>  <div class="paragraph">Para verificar el estado de una solicitud pendiente con USCIS, usted necesita tener su n&uacute;mero de recibo. Puede encontrar su n&uacute;mero de recibo en el aviso de recibo que USCIS le envi&oacute; por correo a usted o a su abogado/a. Su n&uacute;mero de recibo consiste de tres letras seguidas de 10 n&uacute;meros. Las tres letras pueden ser EAC, WAC, LIN, SRC, NBC, MSC o IOE.<br /><br />Cuando usted tenga su n&uacute;mero de recibo, vaya a https://egov.uscis.gov/. Una vez en esta p&aacute;gina, escriba su n&uacute;mero de recibo y haga clic en el bot&oacute;n que dice "verificar estado." La p&aacute;gina esta en ingl&eacute;s, pero usted puede cambiar el idioma de la p&aacute;gina haciendo clic en &ldquo;Espa&ntilde;ol&rdquo; en la parte superior derecha de la p&aacute;gina. El estado del caso se actualizar&aacute; dependiendo de la etapa en la que se encuentre su solicitud ante USCIS.<br />&#8203;<br />Algunos casos, como los perdones I-601A o las U-Visas, pueden tardar varios a&ntilde;os en resolverse. Esto no significa que haya alg&uacute;n problema con su caso, simplemente significa que USCIS tiene un gran volumen de estas solicitudes que est&aacute;n revisando.<br />&#8203;<br />Para saber cu&aacute;nto tiempo est&aacute; tardando USCIS en adjudicar su tipo de solicitud, usted debe ir a https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ Una vez en esta p&aacute;gina, seleccione el formulario, el tipo de formulario y la oficina o centro de servicio local que est&aacute; manejando su caso. Usted puede encontrar toda esta informaci&oacute;n en el aviso de recibo que USCIS le envi&oacute; por correo a usted o a su abogado/a. Haga clic en el bot&oacute;n que dice "Obtener tiempo de procesamiento". El tiempo publicado ser&aacute; el tiempo promedio que le toma a USCIS tomar una decisi&oacute;n sobre este tipo de casos. Esto no significa que su caso se completar&aacute; una vez que llegue el tiempo indicado, sino que USCIS completa aproximadamente el 80% de los casos en este tiempo.<br />&#8203;<br />Si tiene inquietudes sobre su caso o necesita una consulta, puede llamarnos al 714-624-5632 para programar una consulta gratuita.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can I add my new spouse to my already pending u-visa application?                            ¿Puedo agregar a mi nuevo cónyuge a mi solicitud de visa U que ya esta pendiente?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/can-i-add-my-new-spouse-to-my-already-pending-u-visa-application-puedo-agregar-a-mi-nuevo-conyuge-a-mi-solicitud-de-visa-u-que-ya-esta-pendiente]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/can-i-add-my-new-spouse-to-my-already-pending-u-visa-application-puedo-agregar-a-mi-nuevo-conyuge-a-mi-solicitud-de-visa-u-que-ya-esta-pendiente#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:38:06 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/can-i-add-my-new-spouse-to-my-already-pending-u-visa-application-puedo-agregar-a-mi-nuevo-conyuge-a-mi-solicitud-de-visa-u-que-ya-esta-pendiente</guid><description><![CDATA[In 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court of California in Medina Tovar v. Zuchowski held that after-acquired spouses of U visa principal applicants are eligible to &ldquo;join&rdquo; or be included in their spouses' pending U visa petitions. This means that if you married your spouse after filing your U-Visa application you can include your spouse as a derivative applicant of your U-Visa. As the derivative of your U-Visa application, your spouse will be eligible to receive a work permit and U-Visa. Once [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">In 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court of California in Medina Tovar v. Zuchowski held that after-acquired spouses of U visa principal applicants are eligible to &ldquo;join&rdquo; or be included in their spouses' pending U visa petitions. This means that if you married your spouse after filing your U-Visa application you can include your spouse as a derivative applicant of your U-Visa. As the derivative of your U-Visa application, your spouse will be eligible to receive a work permit and U-Visa. Once granted a U-Visa your spouse will be able to apply for a green card after accumulating three years of physical presence in U-Visa status.&nbsp;<br />If you are interested in learning whether you can add your spouse to your application, call us at 714-624-5632 to schedule a free consultation.<br />---<br /></div>  <div class="paragraph">En el 2020, el Tribunal del Noveno Circuito de California en Medina Tovar v. Zuchowski sostuvo que los esposas/os&nbsp;adquiridos posteriormente de los solicitantes principales de visa U son elegibles para &ldquo;unirse&rdquo; o ser incluidos en las peticiones de visa U pendientes de sus parejas. Esto significa que si usted se cas&oacute; con su c&oacute;nyuge despu&eacute;s de presentar su solicitud de la Visa U, usted puede incluir a su c&oacute;nyuge como solicitante derivado/a de su Visa U. Como derivado/a de su solicitud de Visa U, su esposa/o ser&aacute; elegible para recibir un permiso de trabajo y una Visa U. Una vez que se le haya otorgado una Visa U, su esposo/a podr&aacute; solicitar su residencia permanente despu&eacute;s de acumular tres a&ntilde;os de presencia f&iacute;sica con su estatus de Visa U.<br /><span></span>Si est&aacute; interesada/o&nbsp;en saber si puede agregar a su esposa/o a su solicitud, ll&aacute;menos al 714-624-5632 para programar una consulta gratuita.<br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[¿Viene una reforma? ¿Qué puedo hacer para prepararme?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/viene-una-reforma-que-puedo-hacer-para-prepararme]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/viene-una-reforma-que-puedo-hacer-para-prepararme#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:13:46 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/viene-una-reforma-que-puedo-hacer-para-prepararme</guid><description><![CDATA[       La Administraci&oacute;n de Biden dio a conocer la Ley de Ciudadan&iacute;a de los EE.UU. Del 2021, que incluye un camino hacia la ciudadan&iacute;a para las personas indocumentadas y los recipientes de DACA que han estado f&iacute;sicamente presentes en los Estados Unidos a partir del 1 de enero del 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;Aunque&nbsp;esta es solo una propuesta y probablemente pasar&aacute; por muchos cambios antes de volverse ley, este es un paso en la direcci&oacute;n correcta, ya que indica  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.eulloquilaw.com/uploads/3/2/3/2/32329303/418816681.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:800px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">La Administraci&oacute;n de Biden dio a conocer la Ley de Ciudadan&iacute;a de los EE.UU. Del 2021, que incluye un camino hacia la ciudadan&iacute;a para las personas indocumentadas y los recipientes de DACA que han estado f&iacute;sicamente presentes en los Estados Unidos a partir del 1 de enero del 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;Aunque&nbsp;esta es solo una propuesta y probablemente pasar&aacute; por muchos cambios antes de volverse ley, este es un paso en la direcci&oacute;n correcta, ya que indica la&nbsp;voluntad de&nbsp;la Administraci&oacute;n de Biden de&nbsp;reformar nuestras leyes de inmigraci&oacute;n.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">Entonces, si hay una reforma migratoria, &iquest;hay algo que pueda hacer para prepararse?&nbsp;&iexcl;La respuesta es s&iacute;!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">Estas son algunas recomendaciones que pueden ser de ayuda:</span><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">Primero</span></u></strong><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">, la mayor&iacute;a de las reformas migratorias como Amnist&iacute;a y DACA se basan en la presencia f&iacute;sica y la residencia continua de inmigrantes indocumentados antes de la promulgaci&oacute;n de la ley.&nbsp;Como resultado, es una buena idea guardar&nbsp;los&nbsp;documentos que se&nbsp;env&iacute;an por correo mensualmente, como facturas, recibos,&nbsp;estados de cuenta, etc.,&nbsp;en un lugar seguro, ya que estos documentos se pueden usar para demostrar que ha estado f&iacute;sicamente presente en los Estados Unidos.</span><br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">Segundo</span></u></strong><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">, la mayor&iacute;a de las reformas de inmigraci&oacute;n a menudo requieren que las personas demuestren que estaban f&iacute;sicamente presentes el d&iacute;a en que se aprob&oacute; la ley.&nbsp;Por ejemplo, para las personas que desean obtener el beneficio de la ley 245 (i), las personas deben demostrar que estaban f&iacute;sicamente presentes en los Estados Unidos el 21 de diciembre del 2000, el d&iacute;a en que se promulg&oacute; la ley LIFE.&nbsp;Para DACA, las personas deben demostrar que estaban f&iacute;sicamente presentes en los Estados Unidos el 15 de junio del 2012, el d&iacute;a en que se estableci&oacute; el programa de DACA.&nbsp;Como resultado, en el momento en que escuche que el Congreso aprob&oacute; una reforma y el presidente la firm&oacute;, es una buena idea documentar su presencia f&iacute;sica en los Estados Unidos realizando una compra con su tarjeta de d&eacute;bito o registr&aacute;ndose en un lugar espec&iacute;fico en las redes sociales.</span><br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">Tercero,&nbsp;</span></u></strong><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">si tiene arrestos, aprensiones o detenciones en la frontera,&nbsp;m&uacute;ltiples entradas y salidas,&nbsp;ha presentado una solicitud en el pasado de la que ya no tiene copias o tiene dudas sobre su historial migratorio o criminal, usted debe considerar obtener una verificaci&oacute;n de antecedentes. &nbsp;Debido a que las verificaciones de antecedentes pueden tardar varios meses en recibirse, esta es una de las acciones m&aacute;s importantes que puede tomar para prepararse mejor para una posible reforma.&nbsp;Puede obtener m&aacute;s informaci&oacute;n sobre las verificaciones de antecedentes&nbsp;haciendo clic en este enlace:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/que-son-verificaciones-de-antecedentes-y-cuales-necesito">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/que-son-verificaciones-de-antecedentes-y-cuales-necesito</a> Obtener sus verificaciones de antecedentes ahora en lugar de m&aacute;s tarde, har&aacute; que&nbsp;el proceso de aplicar para la reforma real sea mucho&nbsp;m&aacute;s r&aacute;pido.</span><br /><br />&#8203;<br />Si tiene alguna pregunta, comun&iacute;quese con nosotros al 714-624-5632.&nbsp;&iexcl;Las consultas son gratuitas y ahora est&aacute;n disponibles para los domingos!<br />&nbsp;<br />&#8203;<br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(33, 37, 41)">&nbsp;</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is a reform coming? What can I do to prepare?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/is-a-reform-coming-what-can-i-do-to-prepare]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/is-a-reform-coming-what-can-i-do-to-prepare#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:10:38 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/is-a-reform-coming-what-can-i-do-to-prepare</guid><description><![CDATA[       &#8203;The Biden Administration unveiled the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, which includes a pathway to citizenship for noncitizens and DACA holders physically present in the United States as of January 1, 2021.&nbsp; Although this is just a proposal and will likely go through many changes, this is a step in the right direction since it signals the Biden Administration&rsquo;s willingness to reform our immigration laws.&nbsp;So if there is an immigration reform, is there something you can  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.eulloquilaw.com/uploads/3/2/3/2/32329303/440250888.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:800px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&#8203;The Biden Administration unveiled the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, which includes a pathway to citizenship for noncitizens and DACA holders physically present in the United States as of January 1, 2021.&nbsp; Although this is just a proposal and will likely go through many changes, this is a step in the right direction since it signals the Biden Administration&rsquo;s willingness to reform our immigration laws.<br />&nbsp;<br />So if there is an immigration reform, is there something you can do to prepare? The answer is YES!<br />&nbsp;<br />These are some recommendations that might be of help:<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong><u>First</u></strong>, most immigration reforms like Amnesty and DACA are based on the physical presence and continuous residence of undocumented immigrants prior to enactment of the law. As a result, it is a good idea to keep monthly mailed documents like bills, receipts, bank statements etcetera in a safe place since these documents can be used to prove that you have been physically present in the United States.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong><u>Second</u></strong>, most immigration reforms often require individuals to prove that they were physically present on the day that the law passed. For example, for people who want to get the benefit under 245(i), individuals have to prove that they were physically present in the United States on December 21, 2000&mdash; the day the LIFE Act was signed into law. For DACA, individuals have to prove that they were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012&mdash;the day the DACA policy was established. As a result, the moment you hear that a reform has been passed by Congress and signed by the President, it is a good idea to document your physical presence in the United States by making a purchase using your debit card or checking in at a specific location on social media.<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong><u>Third, </u></strong>if you have any arrests, any apprehensions at the border, multiple entries and exits, have filed an application in the past that you no longer have copies of or have any doubts about your immigration or criminal history, you should consider getting background checks. Because background checks can take several months to receive, this is one of the most important actions you can take to better prepare for a possible reform. You can learn more about background checks by clicking on this link:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/what-are-background-checks-and-which-ones-do-i-need">https://www.eulloquilaw.com/blog/what-are-background-checks-and-which-ones-do-i-need</a> Getting your background checks now rather than later, will make the process of applying for the actual reform much quicker.<br />&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />If you have any questions, contact us at 714-624-5632. Consultations are free and are now available on Sundays!<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>