Another Order of Removal Successfully Rescinded and Case Reopened
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC successfully helped another client get her immigration
court proceedings reopened after filing a Motion to Reopen on her behalf.
Due to medical issues, the client was unable to appear at her hearing
at the Houston Immigration Court and the Immigration Judge ordered her
deportation in absentia. The attorneys at The Modi Law Firm, PLLC successfully
argued that exceptional circumstances, in this case, the client’s
medical issues, prevented her from appearing at her immigration court
hearing and provided evidence that the client had seen a doctor the day
of the hearing. Moreover, the attorneys notified the judge that the client
had no incentive to miss her hearing since she had an application to become
a legal permanent resident pending before USCIS (United States Citizenship
and Immigration Service). The Motion to Reopen was granted and now the
client has the opportunity to proceed with her case and may potentially
become a legal permanent resident now that she is no longer being ordered deported.
Case Date: 06-19-2019
Adjustment of Status Approved During Immigration Interview
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC recently got an I-485 application for adjustment
of status and I-130 petition for alien relative application approved during
the adjustment of status interview. The clients, a newly married couple,
retained our services shortly after getting married. Due to the extensive
supplemental documentation that we included in our clients’ packet,
the adjudicating officer was satisfied with all of the evidence provided
and approved the I-485/I-130 on the spot. Our client’s legal permanent
resident card (common referred as “green card”) was received
a few days after the interview.
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC has vast experience preparing and filing joint
I-130/I-485 applications based on marriage to a US citizen. For a consultation,
feel free to contact The Modi Law Firm, PLLC at (832) 422-7789.
Case Date: 06-03-2019
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Renewal Approved
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC successfully renewed two E-2, Treaty Investor Visas
on behalf of our clients. In order to renew an E-2, the applicant must
satisfy many requirements, including proving that he is the national of
a country with which the U.S. maintain a treaty of commerce or navigation
and that he is seeking the visa to develop and direct his U.S. business.
Additionally, the applicant must demonstrate that the U.S. business is
not marginal, meaning that it has the capacity to generate more than enough
income to sustain the applicant’s family and that it has the capacity
to employ other workers. The Modi Law Firm, PLLC worked with the clients
and walked them through the different types of documentation needed to
satisfy all of the requirements. The clients got their E-2 visas renewed
without any issues.
Feel free to contact The Modi Law Firm, PLLC if you have any questions
about this process or if you require any assistance in the renewal of
an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa.
Case Date: 06-02-2019
Prior Order of Removal Successfully Rescinded and Case Reopened
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC successfully helped a client get his immigration
court proceedings reopened after filing a Motion to Reopen on his behalf.
The Immigration Judge had ordered the client’s deportation in absentia
after the client had failed to appear at his hearing at the Houston Immigration
Court. Before the hearing, the client had notified ICE (Immigration and
Customs Enforcement) at his periodic check in that his address had changed,
and he had also requested that his mail be forwarded to his new mailing
address. The client, who was unrepresented at the time, was not informed
by ICE that he had to submit a change of address form with the immigration
court. Due to this, the client did not receive at his new address the
immigration court’s notice notifying him that his hearing date had
been rescheduled. After doing extensive research, the attorneys at The
Modi Law Firm, PLLC successfully argued that the client had not received
proper notice regarding his rescheduled hearing because he had believed
that notifying ICE about his change of address was enough and was not
informed by ICE that he had to submit a change of address form with the
immigration court. Now that the Motion to Reopen was granted, the client
can now proceed and apply for legal permanent status based on his marriage
to his U.S. citizen wife.
There are many circumstances which may cause an individual to miss his
or her immigration court hearing and be consequently ordered deported
in absentia. Depending on the circumstances, a Motion to Reopen can be
filed to reopen that individual’s immigration court proceedings.
For a consultation, feel free to contact The Modi Law Firm, PLLC at (832) 422-7789.
Case Date: 05-22-2019
Motion To Reopen Granted By USCIS
After her joint I-130 petition for alien relative and I-485 application
for adjustment of status were denied by USCIS, our client retained The
Modi Law Firm, PLLC to file an I-290B Motion to Reopen and Reconsider
her I-130 and I-485 denials. Months before the adjustment of status interview
was scheduled, our client had submitted an online AR-11 change of address
notification to USCIS. Even though our client notified USCIS that she
had changed address, USCIS erroneously mailed the interview notice to
our client’s prior address. Our client was unaware that an interview
had been scheduled and consequently missed her adjustment of status interview.
The adjudicating officer issued a denial, stating that even though an
interview notice was mailed to the correct address on record, our client
had missed her interview. The Modi Law Firm, PLLC submitted evidence that
the interview notice was not delivered to our client’s correct address.
Moreover, the attorney’s at The Modi Law Firm, PLLC successfully
argued that the adjudicating officer had failed to follow USCIS policy,
since the officer was required to check the USCIS National System AR-11
(change of Address) database to verify if any changes of address had been
submitted by the client and was required to reschedule the interview if
the change of address was confirmed, but the officer did not do this.
Upon showing this, our client’s case was re-opened and her interview
date was rescheduled.
Case Date: 03-21-2019
Client Granted DACA Renewal in Only Three Weeks
The Modi Law Firm successfully applied for and received approval for our
client’s DACA renewal in approximately three weeks. Although DACA
does not grant status, one of the benefits is that it allows applicants
to also file for employment authorization (Form I-765, Application for
Employment Authorization). After approval of her DACA renewal and her
Form I-765 in such a short time, our client is happy she can continue
working without any gaps in her employment.
Case Date: 02-25-2019
Client Granted TPS Re-registration in Less Than A Month After Prior Attorney Incorrectly Filed Application.
This client recently retained us for TPS re-registration after his TPS
application (Form I-821 Application for Temporary Protected Status) was
rejected by USCIS. Upon review of the file, our attorneys discovered the
client’s prior attorney had filed an expired version of the Form
I-821 and had submitted the application outside of the registration period
for TPS, which resulted in the rejection by USCIS.
Despite this, The Modi Law Firm, PLLC was able to file for late re-registration
and established good cause for the late filing based on the ineffective
assistance from the client’s prior attorney. Even though the application
was filed late and outside of the registration period, we were able to
obtain an approval notice for the TPS application in less than a month.
Case Date: 02-18-2019
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC helps client obtain Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Despite Prior Denial
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC was able to help a client who previously had a
TPS application denied when they attempted to file the application without
legal representation. Despite being beyond the designated TPS filing deadline,
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC was able to submit a late TPS filing on the client’s
behalf, which was ultimately approved. Therefore, the client may legally
reside in the United States and not be removed to the dangerous conditions
of his home country.
Case Date: 02-14-2019
Client Granted I-601A Waiver for Unlawful Presence; May Now Apply for Permanent Residence
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC recently assisted a client with obtaining a waiver
for his unlawful presence. In the waiver application, The Modi Law Firm,
PLLC demonstrated that the client’s U.S. citizen wife would suffer
extreme hardship should the client’s waiver application be denied.
Had the waiver application been denied, the client would have been subject
to a 10-year bar from re-entry to the United States. However, since the
waiver application was approved, the client may now apply for permanent
residence at a U.S. consulate based on his marriage to his U.S. citizen wife.
Case Date: 02-11-2019
Foreign National obtains Legal Permanent Residence through his High School Sweetheart
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC recently assisted a young couple in obtaining a
conditional permanent resident card for a husband through his U.S. citizen
wife. The couple had initially met while they were both studying abroad
during high school. Their relationship developed over the years and ultimately
resulted in marriage. However, since they were citizens of different countries,
they sought the help of The Modi Law Firm, PLLC for their immigration
matters. The Modi Law Firm, PLLC submitted an application for permanent
residence on their behalf. While the husband’s application for permanent
residence was pending, the need for him to travel occurred. Therefore,
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC helped him obtain an advance parole document,
which allowed him to travel while his application was pending. The Modi
Law Firm, PLLC was ultimately able to have the husbands conditional permanent
residence approved based on the couple’s bona fide marriage.
Case Date: 02-07-2019
Minor Child of U.S. Citizen Father Granted Permanent Residency
A U.S. citizen father of two retained The Modi Law Firm to assist with
his family’s immigration matters.While one of the children was a
U.S. citizen by birth, the youngest child was born outside of the United
States and did not qualify for U.S. citizenship through any other means.Additionally,
the family was living outside of the United States when they retained
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC.To further complicate matters, the father’s
U.S. citizen child suffered from medical issues that required treatment
in the United States.The Modi Law Firm, PLLC was able to obtain humanitarian
parole for the non-U.S. citizen child and mother so that the family could
avoid being separated while the U.S. citizen child obtained necessary
medical care.The Modi Law Firm, PLLC was subsequently able to obtain legal
permanent residency for the non-U.S. citizen child through his U.S. citizen
father.Consequently, the family no longer must fear the prospect of having
to live apart.
Case Date: 02-04-2019
H-1B Visa Holder Granted Permanent Residence through U.S. Citizen Spouse
A client with valid H-1B status married a U.S. citizen and then retained
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC to represent them in his application for permanent
residence. Client’s concurrently filed I-130/I-485 application for
permanent residence was scheduled for an interview and approved without
issue. He may now permanently reside in the U.S. without the previous
H-1B restrictions he had on employment opportunities.
Case Date: 01-30-2019
Client Granted Expedited Processing of an I-130 Petition
The Modi Law Firm, PLLC successfully applied for expedited processing of
an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative based on marriage to a U.S. citizen.
This I-130 Petition was approved only two months after filing. The Modi
Law Firm, PLLC successfully requested expedited processing of this application
by focusing on the hardship this family would suffer through continued
separation, as the beneficiary of the I-130 was forced to wait outside
the United States with the couple’s infant baby while the petition
was pending. We helped the client gather all supporting documentation,
including a psychological evaluation, and worked with the psychologist,
a local Congressional office, and several USCIS officers to successfully
obtain approval of this petition in only two months.
Case Date: 01-21-2019
Client Granted an EB1-A, Alien of Extraordinary Ability Petition In Less Than 4 Months Without Additional Evidence Requested
Client was successfully approved for an EB1-A, Alien of Extraordinary Ability
Petition. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, Houston Immigration Lawyers
at The Modi Law Firm effectively demonstrated the client was eligible
based on his extraordinary ability in the hard sciences. Although a very
competitive difficult application, Immigration Attorneys at The Modi Law
Firm provided evidence to show our client met more than 3 of the 10 listed
criteria to demonstrate extraordinary ability. We were successful our
client's case in under 4 months with no additional evidence requested
by USCIS. With the approved EB-1A, our client can now apply to adjust
his and his family's status to lawful permanent residence.
Case Date: 01-23-2018
Client Granted Green Card Despite Past Criminal History
Client was successful in obtaining green card through consular processing
in a difficult case with past criminal issues. Previously, the client’s
I601A waiver was approved in approximately four months. Houston Immigration
Lawyers at The Modi Law Firm obtained I-601A waiver in a difficult case
where client had prior criminal history, including charges relating to
unlawful carrying of a weapon and a conviction for Public Intoxication
in Texas. We successfully argued relocation to Mexico would result in
significant dangers to US citizen spouse and children, as well as significant
economic, emotional, and psychological impact to US citizen spouse. Also,
The Modi Law Firm successfully argued that client’s criminal record
did not amount to a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT). With the approved
I-601A, client proceeded to consular processing to obtain his Lawful Permanent
Resident status and is now a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States.
Case Date: 01-23-2018
Client Becomes U.S. Citizen, Despite Previous Denial that Incorrectly Requested Proof of an Arbitrary Arrest Abroad
After being granted asylum our client applied for Naturalization. USCIS
denied his request to become a citizen for the same basis he was granted
asylum in the United States. USCIS requested documentation of his unlawful
arrest in his home country that led to his torture. They denied his Naturalization
application solely for his inability to provide such documentation. Our
client came to The Modi Law Firm to request a rehearing on a decision
in naturalization proceedings. The Modi Law Firm submitted a legal brief,
country condition reports, news articles, and supporting evidence all
showing our Client's home country's arbitrary arrests with no
due process and torture of its detainees. We successfully argued that
USCIS should not request documentation of his unlawful arrest from the
country he was granted protection from and to grant him citizenship given
he was arbitrarily arrested for practicing his freedom of speech and promoting
democracy and because his arrest was without cause and was not provided
due process. Our Client was successfully approved and has now become a
U.S. citizen.
Case Date: 01-23-2018
DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Successfully Completed
Successfully completed client’s Department of Homeland Security Traveler
Redress Inquiry (DHS TRIP). DHS TRIP is a point of contact for travelers
experiencing delays during travel screening, including those often referred
to “secondary inspection” at a port of entry or border crossing
while clearing Customs and Border Protection. In this case, Houston Immigration
Attorneys at The Modi Law Firm successfully completed the DHS TRIP in
approximately one month, which is less than the average processing time
of 60 days. Although not guaranteed, in the past successful completion
of DHS TRIP has helped our clients avoid delays during international travel.
Case Date: 01-23-2018
Immigration Judge Agreed with Argument that Client was improperly charged as Aggravated Felon, Deportation Case Closed
The Modi Law Firm was retained by a Lawful Permanent Resident who contacted
us after being placed in detention and removal proceedings. After serving
time in federal prison for an aggravated felony, our client was transferred
with an ICE hold to immigration detention. The U.S. Department of Homeland
Security charged them as deportable because he had been allegedly convicted
of an aggravated felony. The Modi Law Firm successfully argued that DHS
did not meet its burden of removability based on the crime. Ultimately
after a full individual hearing arguing all of his reliefs including protection
under the Convention Against Torture, the Judge ruled in our favor and
terminated our clients removal proceedings and ultimately granted that
he remained a Legal Permanent Resident.
Case Date: 01-23-2018
Naturalization Case Approved Despite Previous Denial Based on Time Abroad
Before retaining The Modi Law Firm, our client applied for Naturalization
and was denied based on his brief time outside the United States while
a family member was ill. He retained The Modi Law Firm to reapply for
Naturalization. The Modi Law Firm successfully argued that our client
continuously resided in the United States by maintaining his abode in
the U.S., his frequent visits back to the US, and was employed by a U.S.
company even while residing on and off outside the US. During the client's
naturalization interview with USCIS it was discovered that our Client
failed to disclose key information regarding his military training abroad.
The Modi Law Firm successfully argued that not only did our client continuously
reside in the U.S. to be eligible for Naturalization, but also that there
was no misrepresentation as the information our client failed to disclose
was not material. Our client was approved and is now a U.S. citizen and
living happily with his wife and family.
Case Date: 01-23-2018
Prior Order of Deportation Reopened
Client was successful in obtaining a Motion to Reopen her immigration proceedings
based on based on Lack of Notice and/or Ineffective Assistance of Counsel.
Client failed to appear to her hearing in a Houston Immigration Court
and the Immigration Judge ordered her deportation in absentia. Houston
Immigration Attorneys were successful in requesting that the Immigration
Judge reopen her case based on lack of notice as required under the regulations
(here, Immigration Attorneys concluded through legal research she was
not served proper notice) and also based on exceptional circumstances,
including the fact her prior attorney did not receive notice and/or inform
her of the hearing. The Motion to Reopen was granted in only 3 months
and now client can proceed to argue her relief and potential claims in
Immigration Court.
Case Date: 01-20-2018
Client Granted Naturalization, Becomes a US Citizen Despite Previous Naturalization Application Denial and Criminal History
Client had retained Houston, TX Immigration Lawyers at The Modi Law Firm
to assist him with a difficult naturalization application. He had previously
applied for Naturalization with another immigration attorney and at that
time had a pending DWI (Driving While Intoxicated). United States and
Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS) denied initial naturalization
application based on good moral character and/or his pending criminal
record. After his DWI was adjudicated and convicted under deferred prosecution,
which generally is still a conviction for immigration purposes, he nevertheless
retained The Modi Law Firm for a new naturalization application. Our firm
successfully argued that this single conviction should not amount to a
denial for good moral character, that he fit all other requirements for
naturalization, and that he had other positive equities of good moral
character including paying taxes, donations to non-profits and lack of
any other criminal history. He was approved and now is U.S. citizen
Case Date: 08-14-2017
Client Was Granted an I-130 Petition Based on His USC Wife, I-601A Waiver and Consular Processing.
Client successfully completed consular processing and obtained Lawful Permanent
Residence status with an I-601A waiver approved for inadmissibility for
illegal entry/presence. Client entered the United States illegally from
Mexico when he was approximately 14 years old. We successfully argued
that U.S. citizen wife and newborn baby would suffer extreme hardship
based on severe economic loss in order to request waiving his immigration
violations of unlawful presence and Entry Without Inspection (illegal
entry). We also argued US citizen spouse would face significant emotional
and psychological impact if separated from her husband and included evidence
of her health condition, including psychological reports, copy of prescriptions,
and declarations. The client left for consular processing to Mexico for
his interview, was approved, and successfully came back as a Lawful Permanent
Resident. The consular process only took approximately two weeks.
Case Date: 08-12-2017
Client Granted An EB1-A, Alien of Extraordinary Ability Petition In Less Than 4 Months
Client was successfully approved for an EB1-A, Alien of Extraordinary Ability
Petition. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate studying Biotechnology,
Houston, TX Immigration Lawyers at The Modi Law Firm effectively demonstrated
the client was eligible based on his extraordinary ability in the hard
sciences. Although a very competitive difficult application, we provided
evidence to show our Client met more than 3 of the 10 listed criteria
to demonstrate extraordinary ability. We won our Client's case in
under 4 months with no additional evidence requested by USCIS. With the
approved EB-1A, our client is now happily applying to adjust him and his
family's status to lawful permanent residence and currently has an
I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence pending.
Case Date: 08-11-2017
Client Granted An I-601A Waiver Despite Past Criminal History, Eligible to Apply for a Green Card
I601A waiver approved in approximately four months. Houston Immigration
Lawyers at The Modi Law Firm obtained I-601A waiver in a difficult case
where client had prior criminal history, including three arrests and a
misdemeanor conviction. We successfully argued relocation to Honduras
would result in significant dangers to US citizen spouse, as well as significant
economic, emotional, and psychological impact based on US citizen’s
health conditions. Also, The Modi Law Firm successfully argued that client’s
criminal record did not amount to a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT).
With the approved I-601A, client is now ready to proceed to consular processing
to obtain his Lawful Permanent Resident status.
Case Date: 08-02-2017
Individual Placed In Removal (Deportation) Proceedings Gets Released on Minimum Bond and Court Case Closed
After being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”),
Houston Immigration Lawyers at The Modi Law Firm assisted our Client to
be released from immigration detention in Houston and he was thereafter
reunited with his family. At his bond hearing we successfully argued for
our Client to be released on minimum bond of only $1,500. We also successfully
argued our Client's eligibility for immigration relief and our motion
for administrative closure was granted by both the detained and non-detained
Houston Immigration Court dockets. Now that our Client's removal proceedings
are temporarily closed, our client is finally eligible to apply to have
his F-1 student visa status reinstated and continue pursuing his education
in the U.S.
Case Date: 08-01-2017
Newly Married Couple From India In An Family Arranged Marriage Successfully Petitions Spouse
A couple from India that were married based on their families values, culture
and traditions from India, in addition to love of one another. They retained
our Houston immigration lawyer firm to help them with the marriage-based
application. The case was very complex for two reasons. First, they did
not have as much documentation as some other cases since they were newly
weds and in an somewhat arranged marriage and secondly because it was
very time sensitive that the case be approved so that they can travel
to India for their traditional Indian wedding ceremony. Our firm was able
to help them think of creative ways to prove their valid marriage through
documentation, assist them in preparing the multiple forms required, help
them with a mock interview and even attend the interview with them. Their
case was approved just before they needed to attend their traditional
marriage ceremony in India. The couple could not be gladder that everything
worked out so perfectly and this spouse is now a conditional legal permanent
resident of the United States.
Case Date: 09-08-2016
Client Receives Approved Eb1a For Extraordinary Ability And Will Likely Soon Become A Legal Permanent Resident
Our client retained us from outside of Houston, TX because she had heard
of our reputation and wanted a credible lawyer by her side on such an
important and complex application. Our firm spent many hours working on
her case in order to strengthen her case as much as possible. An individual
may in some instances self-petition for a green card without a company
sponsor if he or she can show extraordinary ability. In order to demonstrate
extraordinary ability that person must either show national or international
acclaim or meet at least 3 of 10 USCIS factors demonstrating extraordinary
ability in business, science, arts, athletics or education. In this case,
through voluminous documentation we were able to show she met at least
3 of those factors including through her publications, unique contribution
in her field including patents and critical role in her organization among
other evidence. She is now in a great position to become a Legal Permanent
Resident of the United States.
Case Date: 09-02-2016
Our Firm Succeeded In Helping A Same Sex Marriage Couple Remove Their Conditions (I-751)
The reason applicants based on marriage receive “conditional”
legal permanent residence is because conditional status is granted when
the marriage has lasted for less than 2 years before the date of filing
the original petition for their spouse named an I-130, Petition for Alien
Relative. In this circumstance, USCIS must provide a conditional permanent
residence if they approve the application and a new application (an I-751
application with supporting documents) must be applied for, if a joint
a filing, within 90 days
prior to
the 2 year expiration of the conditional green card status. The most common
way to file the removal of conditions application is by a “joint
filing” whereby the same couple are still in marital union. Our
clients retained our firm after he received a conditional legal permanent
residence (conditional green card) based on same sex marriage. Our firm
worked on their joint filing of an I-751 Removal of Conditions Application
and were successful in removing their conditions. The packet of evidence
we provided was in fact so sufficient that no interview was even scheduled
for such a case. Our client now is a Legal Permanent Resident of the United States.
Case Date: 08-25-2016
U.S. Citizen Spouse Successfully Files For Her Husband, He Is Granted Conditional Legal Permanent Residence
Clients were from Austin, TX and hired our firm for an marriage based immigration
application. The petitioner was a U.S. citizen who had been previously
married before and she was applying for her new husband. We filed an application
packet for them that included several forms, including but not limited
to, an I-130, I-485 and a joint sponsor I-864 form. The case was set for
an interview with an immigration officer in San Antonio, TX. After a gruelingly
long interview of approximately 2 hours, our client’s case was approved.
Her husband is now a conditional legal permanent resident of the United
States. Due to the several forms involved in a case involving a U.S. citizen
petitioner, the high likelihood of an interview and the need to be detail-oriented
on these forms, we highly recommend that every applicant hire a competent
immigration attorney if they’re able to do so.
Case Date: 06-14-2016
Re-entry Permit Granted
The Modi Law Firm successfully applied for a Re-entry permit for a lawful
permanent resident client. A Reentry Permit allows a permanent resident
or conditional resident to apply for admission to the United States upon
returning from abroad during the permit’s validity without the need
to obtain a returning resident visa from a US embassy or consulate.
Legal permanent residents must take care to not leave the United States
for a period longer than six months. Furthermore, a permanent resident
or conditional resident who has remained outside the United States for
longer than
one year may require proof that the permanent resident did not abandon his/her
residency to obtain a new returning resident immigrant visa and an approved
SB-1 to enter the United States and resume permanent residence. If you
know you in advance that you will be traveling abroad for more than 6
months, you should consider applying for a re-entry permit.
There are many particular instructions to be followed in order to ensure
that the proceedings go through smoothly and without delay; if done incorrectly
the ability to re-enter the United States could become very complicated.
The Modi Law Firm has much experience in many arenas of immigration law
and understands the necessity for intricate attention to detail in order
for processes, such as filing re-entry permit requests, to often proceed
without any issues.
Case Date: 04-28-2016
The Modi Law Firm Assists Criminal Attorney – Analysis of Immigration Consequences to Criminal Plea
We are very well connected in the Houston area with other lawyers, teaming
up with other law firms to help in a case that might contain criminal
matters as well as immigration ones. Recently a criminal defense attorney
reached out to us, asking for our collaboration with them in a criminal
defense case relating to immigration matters. We were retained to conduct
legal research and analysis of immigration consequences of pending criminal
charges against our client. We successfully aided the criminal defense
law firm in order to advocate for the best and most well-informed criminal
plea deal that would potentially minimize our client’s immigration
consequences.
Case Date: 04-22-2016
Deportation Proceedings Closed, Client Stays Safely in the U.S.
The Modi Law Firm was retained by a lawful permanent resident who contacted
us after being placed in detention and removal proceedings. After serving
time in state jail for several theft convictions, our client was transferred
with an ICE hold to immigration detention. The U.S. Department of Homeland
Security charged her as deportable because she had been allegedly convicted
of at least two crimes involving moral turpitude. An alien who has been
convicted of two crimes involving moral turpitude is subject to mandatory
detention and can be charged as deportable by the government.
Despite her complicated criminal history, The Modi Law Firm successfully
applied for Lawful Permanent Resident Cancellation of Removal with the
immigration judge. Attorney Modi fought ardently to show her positive
equities including the potential hardship her minor U.S. citizen child
and an ill lawful permanent resident father would face if she were to
be deported. The judge and even opposing DHS counsel agreed and her case
was granted. She is now living again safely in the United States with
her family. Criminal immigration matters can be very complex and difficult
to win even if you have been in the United States as a lawful permanent
resident. If you or a loved one has been placed in deportation proceedings,
it’s important to hire a competent immigration attorney.
Case Date: 04-08-2016
Naturalization Docs: Failure to Disclose Documents Overcome, Client Becomes U.S. Citizen
Recently, a couple came to us with a dilemma regarding their naturalization
documents. Our client had entered U.S. with a fiancé visa as he
was engaged to a U.S. citizen. When applying for his fiancé visa
and at the port of entry after approval, our client disclosed his conscripted
(mandatory) military service; however, after the couple wed and filed
for the Application to Register Permanent Residence (I-485) by themselves,
our client (without an attorney at the time) inadvertently forgot to disclose
his military service in his home country. Despite the mistake, the I-485
was approved. After three years passed, the couple wanted to apply for
citizenship; however, while completing their application they realized
the failure to disclose information on the I-485. So they hired The Modi
Law Firm for help. The Modi Law Firm completed the application packet
and provided assistance during the interview to clarify the inadvertent
mistake and to address any potential accusations of false misrepresentation
for an immigration benefit.
Failure to disclose important facts could be incorrectly perceived as “misrepresentation”
which could potentially result in a ten year bar and initiation of removal
proceedings. Attorney Modi was able to prove that this inadvertent mistake
was not false testimony and that the husband’s limited participation
in his country’s military was compulsory. Our law firm successfully
processed their N-400 and the husband recently became a U.S. citizen.
When completing applications, it is important to review every document
to check for accuracy even if you are receiving assistance from someone else.
Case Date: 03-23-2016
DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Granted
The Modi Law Firm recently had another success with a DACA request! DACA
stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. An individual may request
consideration of deferred action for a period of two years if they meet
the several requirements regarding their age, sufficient continuous presence
in the United States, lack of criminal bars and their lack of lawful status
at the time of it’s passing, among other eligibility requirements.
The Modi Law Firm was successful in proving that our client met all the
considerations and thus was deserving of DACA and has now gained lawful
work authorization. Our client was able to have his DACA granted within
approximately only 4 months!
Case Date: 03-15-2016
Approved Expedited Motion to Reopen I-751, Joint Petition for Removal of Conditions
After his I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) was denied,
our client retained The Modi Law Firm to file an Expedited I-290B Motion
to Reopen his I-751 denial. Prior to retaining our firm, our client had
attempted to complete the process without an attorney by jointly filing
to remove conditions with his U.S. citizen wife. USCIS issued a Request
for Evidence (RFE) asking for additional proof that the couple entered
the marriage in good faith and were continuing to share a life together.
Although the client did timely submit a response to the Request for Evidence,
USCIS erroneously issued a denial of the client's I-751 petition after
incorrectly concluding that he failed to respond and thus abandoning his
petition. On behalf of our client, The Modi Law Firm submitted a Motion
to Reopen the petition, containing documentary evidence of our client's
timely response to the Request for Evidence (RFE) as well as proof of
their bona fide marriage. Based on this, our client's case was reopened
and his Petition to Remove Conditions was approved in an expedited manner.
Therefore, he received his permanent green card.
According to USCIS guidance, a customer may request expedited review for
specifically defined USCIS errors that result in an adverse decision.
Additionally, USCIS allows for expedited review of a petition or application
(faster than normal processing times) for other extenuating circumstances
such as severe financial loss, urgent humanitarian reasons, etc. In order
to prevent unnecessary delays in the case, hiring a Houston immigration
lawyer like The Modi Law Firm may save you from the confusion of having
to navigate this process by yourself and provide you with the desired outcome.
Case Date: 09-22-2015
Approved E-2, Treaty Investor Visa
The Modi Law Firm, in conjunction with another law firm, successfully applied
for an E-2, Treaty Investor Visa on behalf of our client. The E-2 nonimmigrant
classification allows a national of a treaty country (a country with which
the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation) to be
admitted to the United States when investing a substantial amount of capital
in a U.S. business. In order to be successful in obtaining an Investor
Visa, the treaty investor must: be a national of a country with which
the United States maintains a treaty of commerce and navigation (see the
U.S. Department of State website to check if your country qualifies) have
invested, or be actively in the process of investing a substantial amount
of capital in a bona fide enterprise in the United States; and be seeking
to enter the United States solely to develop and direct the investment
enterprise as an executive employee or specialist employee with essential
skills, along with other requirements. Additionally, the enterprise must
be a real and operating commercial business which can be shown by including
a business plan, the Articles of Incorporation, leasing documents, and
any client contracts or invoices if applicable.
It is important to note, that E-2 visa is a nonimmigrant (temporary) visa
which can be renewed; and therefore, should not be confused with a green
card, which is permanent. Please contact The Modi Law Firm for further
assistance if you have any questions about either of these processes.
Case Date: 09-14-2015
Approved DACA Renewal
The Modi Law Firm successfully requested a Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals (DACA) renewal. With DACA in its third year, many individuals
that successfully requested DACA are now applying to renew it. Although
not a legal status, DACA indicates that an individual is not a priority
for deportation and permits individuals to obtain work authorization.
However, individuals are required to renew their DACA because it generally
expires after two years. In renewal applications, it is important to update
the government with any new addresses or criminal issues that may have
occurred since the initial request was granted.
Case Date: 08-20-2015
K Visa and I-485 Approved, Interview Waived
After successfully obtaining a K-1 visa for our clients, they retained
The Modi Law Firm again for the filing of the alien spouse’s I-485,
Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. The Modi
Law Firm submitted a complete packet showing the couple had complied with
the K-1 visa requirements by getting married within 90 days of her arrival
into the U.S. on the K-1 visa, and the case was approved without even
an interview..
Case Date: 05-29-2015
I-130/I-485 Approved for F-1 student Based on Marriage
The Modi Law Firm successfully represented a young married couple in their
concurrent filing of an I-130/I-485 petition based on marriage to a U.S.
citizen. The Modi Law Firm represented the couple from start to finish
by providing an exclusive checklist of evidence to submit, completing
all necessary forms, providing declaration guidance for the couple and
their friends and family, drafting a cover letter to USCIS, assembling
and mailing packet to USCIS, preparing for the interview including a mock
interview, and attending the interview with the clients.
Case Date: 05-27-2015
Approved I-130, Based on Marriage to Lawful Permanent Resident
The Modi Law Firm successfully applied for an I-130 Petition for Alien
Relative based on marriage to a U.S. lawful permanent resident (LPR).
The LPR spouse had immigrated to the United States as derivative of a
petition for his father. After moving to the U.S., the LPR spouse returned
to his home country and married his high school sweetheart. As such, the
couple has never lived together. Therefore, The Modi Law Firm provided
other evidence showing the marriage was valid including evidence that
the couple communicated constantly and proof they shared financial responsibilities
along with sworn statements from the couple, friends and family members
testifying to the bona fides of their marriage. Although, no proof of
cohabitation was provided, the petition was approved in just over one
month from the date of submission.
It is important to note that cases processing times, forms, and steps can
vary for many reasons including lawful status of the petitioner, relationship
to the alien relative, and country of nationality for the alien relative.
For example, because our client is a lawful permanent resident (and not
a U.S. citizen), an immediate visa is not available. Therefore, our client
must wait until the priority date is current before bringing his spouse
to the United States. A priority date is the date on which USCIS acknowledges
your application was received/filed. To determine if the priority date
is current, you can visit the Department of State Visa Bulletin. The date
listed on the Visa Bulletin is the date of applications that are eligible
to begin the next step, consular processing, this also includes applications
filed before the listed date. However, please note that priority dates
change monthly and can regress so it is important to constantly check.
The Modi Law Firm can offer assistance at any stage of the process of bringing
family members to the United States including determining eligibility,
providing information regarding approximate processing times and costs,
suggestions for evidence that could be helpful to your case, or potential
issues for your application. For more information, please contact our
office at (832)422-7789 to set up a consultation.
Case Date: 05-21-2015
I-130/I-485 Immediate Relative Approval at Interview
The Modi Law Firm assisted a newlywed couple in their concurrent filing
of an I-130/I-485 petition based on a marriage to a U.S. citizen. Before
marrying, our clients (a U.S. citizen and a foreign national) had met
online and spent time abroad together. Then, while our foreign national
was visiting the U.S. for pleasure, her U.S. citizen boyfriend proposed
and she happily accepted. Although the couple had only known each other
for less than a year, they were truly in love and they decided to get
married in small, private ceremony before her intended date of departure.
After their wedding, the couple decided to consult with The Modi Law Firm
to determine what options they may have to avoid separation as newlyweds.
The Modi Law Firm was then retained to complete the application process
from gathering evidence to submission of the complete packet with forms
and evidence to the interview. The case was successfully adjudicated,
and the couple even received immediate approval at the interview with USCIS.
Although this case was successfully approved without issues, The Modi Law
Firm prepped our clients for possible red flags including any questions
about dual intent. Questions of dual intent can be raised when an officer
believes an alien who entered the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa may have
misrepresented or lied to obtain the non-immigrant visa (such a visitor
visa or student visa). A finding of misrepresentation can have severe
immigration consequences for future applications; therefore, you should
always consult an attorney if you believe this may be a potential issue
for your case.
Case Date: 05-18-2015
Successful Consular Processing: Interview Stage
After his priority date became current, our client was in the final stages
of consular processing when he retained The Modi Law Firm. He had attempted
to complete the process on his own. However, the client received multiple
notices from the National Visa Center stating their I-864, Affidavit of
Support had not been filled out correctly. Therefore, The Modi Law Firm
took over the case and assisted with completing the forms accurately.
Additionally, The Modi Law Firm prepared the client for his interview
at the US Embassy in his home country by practicing in a mock interview
and preparing a supplemental packet containing additional and updated
evidence of his bona fide marriage to a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident
(LPR) that his petition was based on. Moreover, our firm provided insight
into other possible issues that could have been raised during the interview
including the fact that the LPR spouse had been staying in their home
country with her husband for an extended period of time, a red flag that
could have been misconstrued as intention to abandon of her permanent
residency. Fortunately, the interview went well, and our client was approved
at the embassy.
In order to prevent unnecessary delays in the case, it is important to
complete all forms accurately; to provide all requested civil and financial
documents; and to follow any instructions provided by USCIS, the National
Visa Center (NVC), the Department of State (DOS) or the specific embassy
you are interviewing with. By hiring competent and reputable legal counsel
such as The Modi Law Firm, you can save yourself from the headache and
possible confusion that can arise from dealing with so many government
agencies and requirements. Additionally, lawful permanent residents who
travel and stay abroad for extended periods of time should be cautious
of how these trips or extended stays can affect both their legal permanent
residency status and/or future naturalization application. If you are
planning to travel for an extended period of time, please consult with
a reputable immigration attorney who can explain potential consequences
of traveling or staying abroad.
Case Date: 05-13-2015
Successful Response to Notice of Intent to Revoke, Client Now Has a Green Card
The Modi Law Firm successfully rebutted a “Notice of Intent to Revoke
(NOID): ‘Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130’” issued
by USCIS wrongfully accusing our clients of possible marriage fraud. Although
the married couple’s I-130 petition based on marriage to U.S. citizen
had already been approved, USCIS conducted a full investigation including
a visit to our clients’ apartment. During this site check, USCIS
interviewed multiple people including a neighbor and an employee of the
apartment complex, who mistakenly told the investigator inaccurate information.
Additionally, USCIS attempted to use facts about the client’s previous
marriage and even investigated into mistaken disclosures made to other
government agencies by the client.
After this occurred, the couple hired our firm to assist them. The Modi
Law Firm provided ample proof rebutting the presumption of marriage fraud
and showing that the couple’s marriage was bona fide including a
statement clarifying the misinformation given by the apartment complex,
proof that the married couple is in fact living together, proof they share
financial responsibilities, proof of constant communication and declarations
from the couple, friends and family members. The couple’s I-485
application has since been approved, and our client was able to adjust
status to legal permanent resident, commonly referred to as a “green
card.”
A Notice of Intent to Revoke is similar to a Notice of Intent to Deny.
If the Department of Homeland Security suspects fraud, they may investigate
into any petition filed and perhaps even revoke petitions that have already
been approved. Additionally, a finding of fraud is extremely serious and
it is highly suggested that you consult with a reputable immigration attorney
if you are facing such accusations as there may be severe immigration
AND criminal consequences. For a consultation, please contact The Modi
Law Firm at (832)422-7789.
Case Date: 05-06-2015
Termination of Deportation Proceedings
Although our client had been a legal permanent resident for over 20 years,
she was placed into removal or deportation proceedings based on a misdemeanor
criminal conviction (indirectly alleging domestic violence) that occurred
over 5 years ago. In 2010, the client took a plea deal with the prosecutor
rather than fighting the criminal charges because the client did not fully
understand the severe immigration consequences she was facing including
possible deportation. Because of the conviction, when our client was returning
from a trip to her home country this year, she was apprehended at an airport
and placed into detention. The client’s family contacted The Modi
Law Firm, and within two weeks, The Modi Law Firm was able to successfully
terminate the case without prejudice at the very first hearing. Having
this granted means our client has been released from immigration detention
and is no longer in deportation proceedings.
Any person, whether legal permanent resident or an alien on a non-immigrant
visa i.e. student or visitor, can face depending on their circumstances
severe consequences for criminal action including, but not limited to,
deportation or permanent bars to future applications for immigration.
If you are facing possible criminal charges, it is extremely vital you
understand the possible negative immigration consequences of any charges,
pleas, or admissions. Therefore, you and/or your criminal attorney should
consult a reputable and knowledgeable Houston immigration attorney before
conceding to any charges.
Case Date: 04-07-2015
Expedited Advanced Parole Appeal
In this case, the clients started with a joint petition for alien relative
and application for adjustment of status. With their families, they planned
a religious wedding ceremony out of the country for a date they believed
would be well beyond the adjudication of their application. USCIS processing
times, however, can often be longer than the average processing times
listed on the USCIS website. The religious wedding was coming up before
a decision was made on the pending application.
It is important to remember that an individual with a pending adjustment
of status application for permanent residence may not travel outside the
country. This will likely result in the denial of the application based
on USCIS’ presumption that the application was abandoned.
The couple, therefore, applied for advanced parole. This is essentially
a request from the U.S. government for permission to travel outside the
United States. There are only certain grounds on which the government
will grant this request and even fewer grounds on which they will expedite
the request. The clients came to our office after a denial was issued
following an initial expedited request filed without an attorney. The
Modi Law Firm successfully appealed the denial.
Although this case was ultimately successful, The Modi Law Firm highly
suggests consulting with a reputable immigration attorney
before planning to travel outside of the United States while an immigration application
is still pending. For a consultation with The Modi Law Firm, call (832)422-7789.
Case Date: 03-03-2015
Successful Request for Adjustment of Status for the Spouse of U.S. Citizen and Immigration Interview
The Modi Law Firm successfully supplemented an I-130 petition for alien
relative and filed a new I-485 application for adjustment of status. The
clients, a newly married couple, were in transition moving from one state
to another due to employment. This made providing sufficient supplemental
documentation more difficult. The couple filed their initial joint application
without an attorney and received a request for evidence.
The Modi Law Firm has a great deal of experience with joint I-130/I-485
applications. Our packets are thorough and contain extensive supplemental
documentation. It is important in any such application to provide proof
that a married couple is living together, proof they share financial responsibilities,
proof of constant communication and secondary evidence such as declarations
from the couple, friends and family members.
For a newly married couple, this documentation can be difficult to gather.
Attorney Susham Modi worked with the clients in this case to walk them
through the different types of documentation to gather. In addition to
checklists, Attorney Modi also provided guidance for writing the declarations.
The Modi Law Firm also helped the clients prepare for their immigration
interview. Attorney Modi walked the clients through the process of the
interview, advised them on what to bring, and conducted a mock interview.
Case Date: 02-20-2015
U Visa Certification Requests Granted
The Modi Law Firm successfully requested two U-Visa Certifications from
two different law enforcement agencies—the Houston Police Department
and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Obtaining
a U Visa Certification from a law enforcement agency is the first step
in applying for a U Visa. U visas are issued to victims of a qualifying
crime that have cooperated or will cooperate with law enforcement in the
investigation of that crime. A U Visa gives an individual lawful immigration
status for four years and a pathway to citizenship.
U Visa Certifications can be difficult to obtain and requests must include
detailed information about the qualifying crime, injury caused to the
victim and the helpfulness of the victim. The Modi Law Firm has substantial
experience putting together these packets and following up with law enforcement
if necessary.
Case Date: 02-17-2015
Affirmative Asylum Approval
Our immigration law firm successfully represented a client through an asylum
interview and a request for evidence following the interview. The affirmative
request for asylum was based on persecution on account of religion. Immigration
Attorney Susham Modi prepared the client for their asylum interview at
the USCIS offices in Houston, put together a packet of client documents
and country condition reports and articles to bring to the interview,
and accompanied the client to the interview.
Detailed country condition reports and articles are essential to asylum
applications. Attorney Modi and the staff at The Modi Law Firm research
the reports and articles that specifically pertain to the client. Often,
it is highly advisable for a client to also hire an expert on the country
conditions in the country they are fleeing. The Modi Law Firm coordinates
with country conditions experts to write a report that can be included
as part of their asylum application packet.
Case Date: 02-13-2015
Successful DACA Renewal
With Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in its third year, many
individuals that successfully requested DACA are now applying to renew
it. Although not a status, DACA indicates that an individual is not a
priority for deportation and permits individuals to obtain work authorization.
Until 2015, DACA expired after two years (now, three years).
The Modi Law Firm successfully requested DACA renewal. In renewal applications,
it is important to update the government with any new addresses or criminal
issues that may have occurred since the initial request was granted.
Case Date: 02-05-2015
CBP Parole Extension Granted
Our office successfully extended a client's parole for one year while
they await resolution of their case in immigration court. The client was
originally detained and The Modi Law Firm successfully made the case for
a one year parole. Since proceedings in immigration court often take a
long time, Attorney Susham Modi applied for an extension of this parole
as the one year deadline approached. Parole prevents individuals from
accruing unlawful presence while their case is being adjudicated.
Case Date: 01-19-2015
Returning Resident Visa
The Modi Law Firm successfully requested an SB-1 returning resident visa.
Legal permanent residents must take care to not leave the United States
for a period longer than six months. Further, a permanent resident or
conditional resident who has remained outside the United States for longer than
one year will require a new immigrant visa and an approved SB-1 to enter the United
States and resume permanent residence.
To obtain an SB-1, a returning resident must apply with a U.S. Embassy
or Consulate abroad and establish that they remained outside the U.S.
due to circumstances beyond their control.
In this case, once the application for returning resident status was approved,
The Modi Law Firm helped the client prepare for their interview at the
consulate abroad and provide them with a packet of supplemental documents
to bring to the interview.
Case Date: 01-17-2015
Removal Proceedings Administratively Closed
The Modi Law Firm administratively closed a removal proceedings case in
immigration court. Administrative closure is an immigration court order
that removes the case from the court's calendar of hearings. Having
this granted means our client is no longer in deportation proceedings.
This means the client will have no further hearings unless our firm or
DHS specifically ask the court to schedule a hearing. It is important
to remember that administrative closure does not mean that a case is completed
or that the court has granted any application for relief that may have
been filed with the court.
Case Date: 01-16-2015
Successful Request for Parole, Client Released from Detention
Attorney Susham Modi successfully requested parole for a client detained
at a Houston airport. The client was a legal permanent resident and detained
upon returning from a visit to their home country. The client had two
minor convictions from many years ago. As part of the request for parole,
attorney Modi argued that the client should be released on parole for
humanitarian reasons and because the client did not present a flight risk.
In terms of humanitarian reasons, Mr. Modi pointed out to immigration officials
that the client had been diagnosed with cancer, missed a medical appointment
as a result of being detained, and needed to be released to continue the
urgent and specialized care from the client's doctors.
Attorney Modi also successfully argued that the client was not a "flight
risk." A person who is a "flight risk" is someone who the
government assumes might not attend their future court proceedings. Mr.
Modi successfully demonstrated that his client had a great deal of motivation
to follow through with the obligation to go to court. In this particular
case, the client had close family ties in the U.S., including a U.S. citizen
military veteran husband and two U.S. citizen children, and the client
was potentially eligible for multiple forms of relief from deportation.
Since the request for parole was successful, the client was able to reunite
with her family, continue her cancer treatment and did not have to pay
any bond amount to be released which potentially saved her thousands.
Case Date: 10-01-2014
I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance Application (K visa)
Our office successfully obtained a K-1 visa for our clients, allowing our
client to come into the United States for the purpose of marrying her
fiancé after her arrival.
Case Date: 04-03-2014
Global Entry Denial Appeal
After our client was repeatedly placed in secondary inspection while on
important business trips to the United States, he applied but was denied
for the Global Entry Program. Our office successfully appealed that decision
and gave our client a second chance at the program. Our client's application
was ultimately successful and was granted earlier this month.
Case Date: 04-02-2014
I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence Approval
Our client received a Request for Evidence after she jointly filed an I-751
to remove the conditions of residence by herself. She came to our firm
for assistance in this urgent matter. We requested to amend that jointly
filed petition to one based on divorce and battery by her U.S. citizen
spouse and also responded to the Request for Evidence by creatively including
evidence that was not previously submitted. Although it was a very difficult
case, the I-751 was approved only three months after our response and
even without an interview being requested!
Case Date: 04-01-2014
Labor Condition Application for Non-immigrant Worker Approved
The Labor Condition Application for our client's H-1B visa was recently
approved. Although the H-1B petition has not yet been approved, we received
a Receipt Notice confirming that the application was received by USCIS
under this years cap and is currently pending.
Case Date: 03-03-2014
DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) Approval
Our office successfully obtained DACA as well as Work Authorization for
our client.
Case Date: 03-01-2014
Asylum Approval
Our office successfully filed an affirmative application for asylum for
our client on account of her religion and particular social group and
subsequently represented her at her interview. Her asylum application
was granted February, 2014.
Case Date: 02-08-2014
Adjustment of Status based on Asylum
Our office successfully obtained permanent resident status for our client,
who was given asylum about a year before his application was submitted.
Case Date: 02-04-2014
Motion to Reopen Sua Sponte Granted
Our client's case before the Board of Immigration Appeals was dismissed
in 2012. After he retained our services, our office working jointly with
another attorney successfully argued for the case to be reopened and remanded
to the Immigration Judge based on our client's section 245(i) eligibility
for adjustment of status.
Case Date: 01-08-2014
Parole Extension
Our office successfully extended our client's parole for one year while
they await resolution of their immigration case. This parole prevents
them for accruing unlawful presence while their case is adjudicated.
Case Date: 01-08-2014
Parole Request Approved
Our client was detained at the border and subsequently placed in detention.
Our client retained our services in his request for parole, and we successfully
argued that he be granted parole without the need to post a bond and our
client was able to reunite with his family in the United States. He saved
a tremendous amount of money by not having to post bond and was glad he
could be reunited with his family, including at the time an ill 1 year
US citizen daughter.
Case Date: 12-06-2013
I-131, Request for Humanitarian Parole
Our office was successful in obtaining an Expedited Request for Humanitarian
Parole for our client, who desperately needed to visit her terminally-ill
father given only months to live. Although our client was previously denied
other visa petitions, our office obtained Humanitarian Parole less than
two months after filing the request.
Case Date: 11-13-2013
I-485, Adjustment of Status application approval
After client's application to adjust status was "pending"
for over two years, he retained our services to follow up on the application.
Our office successfully followed-up with USCIS supervisors and were able
to get his application promptly adjudicated. We successfully represented
him at his and his wife's USCIS interview and he was granted legal
permanent residence (or commonly known as a "green card").
Case Date: 11-11-2013