Seattle Immigration Law Updates & Resources
Expert Guidance from Attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan
Get clear answers about citizenship, green cards, asylum, VAWA, and family immigration from Seattle attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan. Latest USCIS policy updates, step-by-step guides, Know Your Rights resources, and immigration news in English and Spanish. 20+ years of experience helping Seattle's immigrant community.
Essential Immigration Resources
Know Your Rights:
A Comprehensive Guide for Immigrants Encountering ICE
Master
the 2025 USCIS Civics Test
Cómo Verificar el Estatus de una Solicitud o Caso de Inmigración Pendiente
Giving Back to the Community — And the Organizations Making It Possible
On March 14, immigration attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan offered free pro bono consultations at Lake City Collective in North Seattle — a minority-led nonprofit empowering BIPOC and multicultural families in the Little Brook neighborhood. This post spotlights their work, reflects on why pro bono access to immigration legal services matters, and highlights community organizations like Casa Latina that support immigrant families across Seattle. We also want to hear from you: which community-based organizations have made a difference in your life?
Two Immigrant Visa Bans Now in Effect: What You Need to Know
Two separate immigrant visa bans are now affecting families worldwide. Seattle immigration attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan explains the December Presidential Proclamation and January State Department pause—what they mean for your case and what you should do now.