The U.S. government has been tightening its stance on immigration policies. Individuals in the U.S. under pending asylum cases, TPS, and other temporary programs are advised to apply for a change of status. Having a pending asylum case is not a reason for denial when applying for a status change, as these are separate programs.
The current policies are characterized by:
I arrived in the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa and decided to stay. When my visa was close to expiration, I attended paid legal consultations—each costing $350. The attorneys I consulted with asked standard qualification questions and ultimately refused to take my case.
Facing these rejections, I decided to take control of my situation. I studied immigration law, compiled supporting evidence, prepared my case, and successfully filed my application. At the time of submission, I had 15 years of experience as a marketing professional in U.S. startups, multiple industry awards, and published work. My expertise in building personal brands—both for myself and company executives—enabled me to prepare my case without an attorney. I was surprised that attorneys did not recognize the potential in my case until I realized that they do not specialize in gathering and structuring evidence but rather prefer taking on cases that already meet all requirements.
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