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ICE Detainee Locator
This website helps you locate your family member who was recently detained by ICE.
https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search
USCIS Case Status
If you have a pending application with USCIS, whether it’s a family petition, application for adjustment of status, or Employment Authorization application, you can check your case status by using your receipt number.
https://egov.uscis.gov/
USCIS Processing Times
Curious about how long a petition or application can take to be approved? Check out the USCIS processing times.
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
EOIR Automated Case Information
If you want to know when your next immigration court hearing is, or to help determine whether you have been placed in removal proceedings, check out the EOIR automated case information for information about your case with EOIR.
https://acis.eoir.justice.gov/en/
Understanding the Immigration Bureaucracy
The U.S. immigration system is a complex web of intricate laws and vast bureaucratic agencies, each with its own rules, regulations and policies. Alma D. Puente, APLC maneuvers comfortably through the red tape to bring you the best possible outcomes when dealing with:
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- U.S. Border Patrol (CBP)
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE)
- Department of Labor (DOL)
- Worldwide consulates and embassies
- Immigration court
- Federal court
- Detention facilities
Applying for a Visa
Applying for a visa is more complicated than just sending forms to the USCIS. The U.S. government places strict requirements on qualifications and outlines inflexible procedures for filing. Mistakes on your application can lead to crucial delays and possibly a denial of the visa. Each type of visa comes with its own set of essential criteria, which your qualifications must precisely match. Attorney Puente discusses your short-term and ultimate immigration goals to set up a long-range plan. She thoroughly analyzes your situation to choose the appropriate pathway, and she meticulously gathers evidence that supports each element of your eligibility. She anticipates complications and troubleshoots before problems occur.
Constantly-Changing Immigration Laws
Immigration policy is under constant debate, and the laws are frequently modified. In addition, the various government agencies that administer immigration regulations regularly update their procedures, forms and guidelines. Alma D. Puente, APLC stays current on the shifts in immigration law and updated on potential changes in the pipeline. To successfully advise you, she considers the laws as they exist and also the possibility of beneficial — or harmful — reforms. Fastidious and dedicated, she relentlessly pursues your case and develops unique solutions in complicated situations.
Contact an experienced immigration lawyer today
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