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
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Cómo Verificar el Estatus de una Solicitud o Caso de Inmigración Pendiente
USCIS extends flexibility to respond to requests (January 2022)
Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, an immigration lawyer, gives an update that USCIS extends flexibility to respond to requests.
Permiso de trabajo para aplicantes de visa (June 2021)
Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, an immigration lawyer, explains that U-Visa applicants are now eligible for a work permit while they wait.
Public Charge Rule Update (March 2021)
Seattle immigration lawyer, Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, provides updates on the public charge rule.
When can I expect an interview in connection with my immigration application?
Whether there is an interview first depends on what type of application you filed. Not all application types require an interview, and sometimes decisions are made on the application without an interview. The most common types of applications that regularly require interview are marriage or family-based green card applications and U.S citizenship applications…
Know Your Rights: Immigration Raids
As many of you heard, a string of Immigration raids began to take place across the country this weekend. According to the government, these raids were focused on individuals who entered the United States without inspection through the southern border after May 1, 2014, who have final orders of removal (deportation), and who have no pending applications for relief or appeals.
There are several important things you should know in order to protect yourself and your family...