Success Stories – Immigration

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 [...]

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. [...]

VAWA Petition Approved by the Court

VAWA Petition Approved by the Court Our client “Sara” entered the US in August 2002 with a tourist visa and she overstayed her visa. In early 2008, she was questioned by an immigration officer at Logan airport while she was waiting for her mother’s arrival. She was subsequently presented with a Notice to Appear before... [Read More] [...]

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] [...]

Spouse of a Same Sex Married Couple obtains Legal Permanent Residency after DACA

Spouse of a Same Sex Married Couple obtains Legal Permanent Residency after DACA Daniel, from Peru, entered the United States through the U.S. Mexico border when he was 14 years old in July of 2000. He met Brandon in 2008, they fell in love, and got married in 2011. At the time, same sex married... [Read More] [...]

Vacating a Criminal Conviction and Cancelling a Deportation

Vacating a Criminal Conviction and Immigration Our client “John” had come to the US to get an education and to improve the living conditions of his family. He was able to finish his education in nursing and obtain a good job where he enjoyed helping others. One day, all of that changed. John was accused... [Read More] [...]

TPS to Green Card via Marriage

TPS to Green Card via Marriage Veronica was a TPS (Temporary Protected Status) applicant from El Salvador, married to a United States Citizen. Veronica’s husband was worried about her temporary immigration status, but they did not want to move forward with a marriage residency petition because they were afraid of having to travel to El... [Read More] [...]

The Processing of her U-Visa because of Husband’s Abuse

The Processing of her U-Visa because of Husband’s Abuse Our client “Maria”, a Mexican national, entered the United States across the border without a visa, with her only child at the time to reunite herself with her husband who had arrived a few months earlier in the same manner. During her first few years in... [Read More] [...]

Residency Reinstatement with Criminal and Deportation/Removal Proceedings

Residency Reinstatement with Criminal and Deportation/Removal Proceedings Our client, “Peter”, had been a legal permanent resident of the United States for many years when he came into our office seeking assistance. He had traveled outside the US many times without any problems, but on his most recent trip, while attempting to enter the United States,... [Read More] [...]