Case results

A selection of recent outcomes in asylum, detention, visa and green card matters. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Asylum and detention

  • Asylum granted and removal proceedings terminated

    A family secured asylum and the termination of their removal proceedings — a dual result in one case.

  • Asylum granted within two years of the initial application

  • Asylum granted to a family after their cases were consolidated

    We consolidated and managed every part of the family’s case, leading to a prompt, favorable decision.

  • Asylum granted after detention and an accelerated merits hearing

    Representation through detention and an expedited hearing in immigration court.

  • Habeas corpus win in the Southern District of California

    Federal court challenge to an unlawful re-detention.

Visas and green cards

  • E-2 treaty investor visa approved for a new company

    Start-up in the electronics sector; the petition focused on the business’s sustainability and management plan.

  • O-1 extraordinary ability petition approved in 17 days, with no RFE

    International executive chef.

  • EB-1A petition and green card approved

    Turkish cycling athlete, extraordinary ability category.

  • H-1B approved in three days

    Specialty occupation petition for a nonprofit religious institution.

  • EB-3 I-140 petitions approved without premium processing

    Employment-based immigrant petitions approved under regular processing.

  • Family-based immigrant visa reactivated after seven years of delay

    Reinstatement of a long-stalled case, reuniting the family.

  • Request for Evidence resolved in an OPT application

    F-1 student’s Optional Practical Training application.

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