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Recent U-visa and federal litigation result
Long-pending U-visa case moves forward as TPS protection approaches its end
AG Law Firm had represented a longtime client in a complicated U-visa matter involving eligibility as an indirect victim. Her petition had remained pending for several years. During much of that time, Temporary Protected Status provided temporary protection and work authorization, while the U visa offered a possible route toward more permanent immigration status.
After the government announced that her TPS designation would end, the client contacted the firm worried about losing that protection. AG Law Firm filed a federal mandamus action seeking agency action on the long-pending U-visa case. The federal court allowed counsel for the client and the government time to address the matter.
While the mandamus case was pending, USCIS issued a Request for Evidence concerning a separate issue. AG Law Firm prepared the response. A few months after the federal action was filed, USCIS determined that the submitted evidence demonstrated the client’s eligibility for U nonimmigrant status. Because the annual statutory cap had been reached, USCIS placed the petition on the U-visa waiting list and granted deferred action, making the client eligible to seek work authorization. The parties then stipulated to dismissal of the federal case after the agency acted.
Waiting-list placement is not a grant of U nonimmigrant status, and the client remains subject to visa-number availability and continuing eligibility requirements. Additional facts are withheld to protect confidentiality. Mandamus and U-visa matters are highly fact-specific, and this result does not guarantee a similar outcome in another case.
Learn about U-visa representation →Recent immigration detention result
Bond and release after approximately one year in immigration detention
A client came to AG Law Firm after approximately one year in immigration detention and a prior denial of bond. The firm filed a federal habeas petition challenging the length of the client’s detention on grounds other than a Zadvydas claim. The petition also asked the court to prevent the client from being transferred while the federal case was under review.
The federal court promptly stayed the transfer and, the next day, ordered a new bond hearing. AG Law Firm represented the client at that hearing and obtained a grant of bond. The client was released within a week of the federal court’s order.
Additional facts are withheld to protect client confidentiality. Habeas and detention matters are highly fact-specific, and this result does not guarantee a similar outcome in another case.
Learn about removal defense and detention representation →RACING THE CLOCK: SIJS APPROVAL BEFORE 21ST BIRTHDAY
Time was running out for a young client who had just weeks left before turning 21—the critical age limit to qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). When they came to our firm, there was no room for delay. Every moment counted. We quickly sprang into action, understanding that one missed deadline could jeopardize their entire future in the U.S.
Our team wasted no time. We gathered all necessary documentation, prepared the petition, and coordinated swiftly with the family court to secure the required custody order. Despite the tight timeframe and typical delays in scheduling, we successfully obtained the court order and filed the I-360 petition with time to spare.
This case was a powerful reminder of what’s possible with urgent, compassionate advocacy and a client who had endured more than any young person should. Their future is no longer clouded by uncertainty—and we're honored to have helped open the door to a new chapter of stability and hope.
VENEZUELAN ASYLUM SUCCESS
Not too long ago, a family of four from Venezuela, eager to start a new life in the US and leave their terrifying past behind them approached me for help with their asylum matter. You could tell right off the bat they were a caring and close-knit family who were really on edge and traumatized about what they have lived through and what their children’s prospects were if they were forced to return to a place where their political views were not accepted and they feared every single day that they would meet their imminent demise. They had already been passed through the asylum office and now were in proceedings before an Immigration Judge who would ultimately decide their fate. Through hard work, detail, and cooperation with the family, our firm’s team was able to get them a grant of asylum and they will now be spending their holidays here in the U.S. with a little less worry. While we can’t take away all of their past trauma, we are ecstatic to have them finally be able to begin building a new life full of freedom to exercise their beliefs without fear.
FAMILY REUNIFICATION
A father separated from his family for nearly six years had come to the firm by way of referral from another client. His wife, and three children, had been residing in Georgia while he had been residing in the U.S. Following several issues at the consulate, he was left frustrated with the processing and more anxious than ever to be reunited with his family as he was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Of course, understanding the situation, we got to work right away. Our team knew how vital getting his family to him was due to both the extremely long wait he had already experienced as well as his very critical medical condition. Not only were we able to complete the filings as was necessary, but we were also able to get the matter expedited so the processing was much quicker. Dealing with government agencies is never easy, but our goal is always to be able to absorb that burden so our clients aren’t stuck dealing with that sort of frustration and make the process as smooth and easy as possible.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST EB-1 GRANT
An environmental scientist who had previously arrived to the U.S. on a grant to do research with a prestigious university and now was on an O-1 visa was seeking a path to be able to stay in the United States permanently and help contribute to this country’s development. He had been to several attorneys prior to finding us and each one of them told him how impossible it would be to get his 2-year home residency requirement waived prior to being able to adjust his status. Luckily, he found hope and optimism and creativity at AG Law Firm. We didn’t stop at impossible and worked with the client to develop creative strategies to be able to seek a waiver. Through some critical thinking, we were able to get the client’s waiver granted and which allowed the client to obtain residency through an EB-1 extraordinary ability visa.
DWI CHARGES DISMISSED
A young gentleman lost came to the firm after having been charged with driving while under the influence under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 and a number of other traffic offenses. The man was clearly going through a very difficult time in his life and, now, was facing jail time, suspension, and numerous hefty fines. He wanted to turn his life around and came to our firm to help him resolve the matter with the best possible outcome. Through a closer look at the State’s record, and using our knowledge to go through everything at our disposal with a fine tooth comb, our firm was able to get the DWI charges dismissed as well as a number of the other traffic tickets the client was facing. The client was now able to turn a new leaf and start anew to get his life on a better path.
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