USCIS’s public charge rule changes September 18, 2026. Here’s what factors matter now, how to prepare your case, and whether you should file before the deadline. If you’re getting ready to file for a green card, or you already have a case pending with USCIS, there’s a deadline you need to know about that has
Public Charge Rule Is Changing September 18, 2026: What El Paso Immigrants Need to Know Read More »
La regla de carga pública de USCIS cambiará el 18 de septiembre de 2026. Esto es lo que ahora se tomará en cuenta, cómo preparar tu caso y si deberías presentar tu solicitud antes de esa fecha límite. Si estás preparándote para solicitar la residencia permanente (Green Card), o ya tienes un caso pendiente con
There used to be a safety net if you missed something on your green card application. USCIS would send you a letter explaining exactly what was missing and give you 90 days to fix it. If your case wasn’t quite there yet, you got a second chance to avoid a denial. That safety net just
Thinking of Filing Your Own Green Card Case in 2026? Read This First. Read More »
Antes existía una especie de red de seguridad si olvidabas algo en tu solicitud de residencia. USCIS te enviaba una carta explicando exactamente qué faltaba y te daba 90 días para corregirlo. Si tu caso todavía no estaba completamente listo, tenías una segunda oportunidad para evitar que fuera rechazado. Esa red de seguridad ahora es
Serving in the U.S. military is a major commitment, and for some noncitizens, it can also create a special path to citizenship through military service. U.S. immigration law provides certain naturalization benefits to current and former members of the armed forces who meet specific requirements. In some cases, military service can reduce or eliminate certain
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Picture this: you cross back into Juárez after a shopping trip, or you’re heading back home to Juarez for the day like you’ve done a hundred times before. A CBP officer at the bridge looks at your passport, then asks something you weren’t expecting: “Did you have a baby in the United States?” “Did you
Had a Baby in the U.S. on a Tourist Visa? Here’s What’s Happening at the El Paso Bridges Read More »
Imagina esta situación: cruzas de regreso a Juárez después de un día de compras, o simplemente estás regresando a casa en Juárez, como lo has hecho cientos de veces. Un oficial de CBP en el puente revisa tu pasaporte y luego te hace una pregunta que no esperabas: “¿Tuviste un bebé en Estados Unidos?” “¿Pagaste
If you’ve been in the United States for years without papers and you’re now in removal proceedings, you may have heard that “ten years” is the magic number that can let you stay. That’s true, but only partly, the ten-year rule has more moving parts than most people realize, and getting one of them wrong
Who Qualifies for Cancellation of Removal? The 10-Year Rule Explained Read More »
Si ha estado en los Estados Unidos durante años sin documentos y ahora se encuentra en un proceso de remoción (deportación), es posible que haya escuchado que «diez años» es el número mágico que le permite quedarse. Eso es cierto, pero solo en parte: la regla de los diez años tiene más elementos de los
¿Quién califica para la cancelación de remoción? Explicación de la regla de los 10 años Read More »
If you’ve experienced abuse at the hands of a U.S. citizen or green card holder spouse or parent, and you’re now in removal proceedings, there’s a form of relief built specifically for you, and in a lot of ways, it’s easier to win than the cancellation of removal most people ask about. It’s called special
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Ms. Winterberg’s law school experience began after joining the Law School Preparation Institute while being a student at the University of Texas at El Paso. She then attended law school at Washburn Univesity School of Law before formally beginning her career.
Leveraging a unique cultural background and approach to law, Ms. Winterberg uses her expertise in immigration law to bring people together. She has extensive work in all areas of immigration law and has helped countless people win cases and thrive. Immigration-related cases often involve the most vulnerable in the community, and our firm is driven by our ability to protect our clients and their families with each and every case.
