Filing Form I-485 is a major step toward becoming a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. If Spanish is your first language and you’re facing this process in San Francisco, San Jose, or any immigration office in the Bay Area, having a Spanish interpreter by your side during interviews can make the difference between confusion …
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A Real Story From the Bay In a small apartment in East Oakland, Lucía sat at the table with her husband, flipping through documents. They had an interview coming up for his green card based on their marriage. Her husband, Eduardo, was nervous—not because he didn’t qualify, but because his English was limited. They knew …
When the Form Number Gets Personal Carla sat outside the USCIS office in San Jose, clutching her folder with Form I-485. Her lawyer had walked her through the basics, but now it was time to speak in front of the officer. Carla could read and understand basic English, but she knew this wasn’t the time …
A Missed Word Changed Everything Jorge thought he could get through his USCIS interview on his own. He spoke some English, but when asked about the dates on his asylum application, he answered with the wrong month. It was a small mistake, but it raised questions. His lawyer later told him: “We should’ve had an …