Success Stories

Self- Petition to Remove Residency Conditions (Form I-751) as a Victim of Domestic Violence

Self- Petition to Remove Residency Conditions (Form I-751) as a Victim of Domestic Violence There are many situations in which you can self-petition to remove the conditions of your Green Card and obtain legal permanent residency. One of them is being a victim of domestic violence and as the success story below shows, no one... [Read More] [...]

The Importance of Knowing How Immigration Officers Think

The Importance of Knowing How Immigration Officers Think: I-601 Waiver Approved Despite a Prior Conviction for a Supposed Crime of Moral Turpitude In 2014, Gonzalo married the mother of his children, Gwen, who was a United States Citizen. Since Gonzalo had entered the United States in 2004 with a tourist (B-2) visa, he was eligible... [Read More] [...]

An Unexpected Windfall – The Battle of the Beneficiaries

Successful Settlement in case with Competing claims for Life Insurance – The Battle of the Beneficiaries For many years, Gisele and Derek were friends and business partners. They purchased multiple properties together and celebrated when their investments yielded profits. After selling their last investment, Gisele and Derek drifted apart, but it was still with great... [Read More] [...]

Waiver of Two Year Outside the US for J-1 Visa

Danny was born in the Philippines. During his secondary studies in his country, at which he excelled, he caught the attention of his teachers and peers. When he graduated high school, he began working with the government, and was offered the opportunity to come to the United States as an exchange student to attend Harvard University with all costs paid by his government. [...]

Petition to Remove Conditions of Residency (Form I-765) Approved in a Same Sex Marriage, even after the couple separated

Francisco was born in Bolivia and came to the United States as a student. Years later, he met and married Jacob, a U.S. Citizen. Jacob filed a Green Card petition based on marriage for Francisco and after an interview with an immigration officer, the residency petition was approved... [...]

Motion to Vacate a Criminal Conviction and Reinstatement of TPS Status

Pedro was born in El Salvador and entered the United States by crossing the border in 1995. In 1997 he was arrested for shoplifting and assaulting a police officer. He was wrongfully advised of his rights by his criminal defense attorney at the time and [...]

Fighting Against Insurance Companies: A Modern Day David v. Goliath

One day in September 2016, Debra was crossing the street in her motorized wheelchair, as she had done countless times. Suddenly, she was struck by a van and dragged under it. The pain was excruciating, especially in her right hip and right arm. Debra was no stranger to pain but this pain was different; nearly unbearable [...]

Illegal Detention by ICE Followed by Successful Release from Custody and Termination of Removal/Deportation Proceedings

Nelson was born in El Salvador and entered the United States by crossing the border in 2005. While crossing the border, he was caught, and he gave a fake name and said he was from Mexico. The government took his fingerprints and sent him back to Mexico. Five days later he re-entered the United States and remained in the country. In 2015, he was pulled over by the Nashua Police Department and was charged with Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle. He paid a fine and his case was dismissed. [...]

Residency Petition for Same Sex Marriage and Prior Order of Deportation

Residency Petition for Same Sex Marriage and Prior Order of Deportation Our client, “Fernando”, contacted out office for help with his same-sex marriage petition case. He had been in a relationship with his US citizen spouse for over 12 years, and had sought legal help resolving his case for many years. Fernando had been ordered... [Read More] [...]

U.S. Residency through Cancellation also for TPS Holders

U.S. Residency through Cancellation also for TPS Holders Diana G. contacted FitzGerald Law Company several years ago for assistance with the renewal of her TPS. During the initial meeting Diana G. asked if there was any way for a person with TPS to get Legal Permanent Resident status in the U.S. because she was concerned... [Read More] [...]