Am I eligible for a U Visa?
What is a U Visa? A U Visa, or U non-immigrant status, is an immigration benefit available to individuals who have been victims of certain crimes. In order to qualify for a U Visa, an [...]
Happy Holidays from Lopez Immigration Law!
Thank you very much for your support in 2016. We look forward to continuing to work with you in 2017!
Immediate Relatives versus Preference Categories
In a previous post, we discussed who can file an immigrant petition (petitioners) and who an immigrant petition can be filed for (beneficiaries). In this post, we will give an overview of the various classifications [...]
Reasons I’m Thankful for Immigrants
Thanksgiving Day is one of my favorite holidays. What better way to celebrate than by sharing some of the reasons for which I am thankful for immigrants? Below are just a few. I come from [...]
USCIS Fee Increase (December 2016)
Starting December 23, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be increasing the filing fees for certain immigration forms. Filing fees cover most of the operating costs of USCIS and unfortunately, have not been [...]
Who Can File a Petition for Me?
One of the most common questions we’re asked is, “Can my _________ (fill in the blank with a relative) file an immigration petition for me?” So, in this post, we’re going to give a very [...]