Legal Status vs. Lawful Presence in the United States: Key Differences

Post published:May 8, 2026
Post category:Immigration
Reading time:9 mins read

Many people confuse the difference between having legal status and having lawful presence in the United States, and that’s understandable. In everyday conversation, the terms…

Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID)

Post published:May 4, 2026
Post category:Immigration
Reading time:13 mins read

A Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) is a formal warning from USCIS indicating that your immigration application is at risk of being denied. This…

Request for evidence (RFE)

Post published:April 30, 2026
Post category:Immigration
Reading time:14 mins read

If you received a letter from USCIS titled “Request for Evidence” (RFE), it means the officer reviewing your case needs additional documents before making a…

Crimmigration: where criminal law and immigration law intersect

Post published:April 26, 2026
Post category:Immigration
Reading time:10 mins read

Most people first come across the term crimmigration when they already have a serious problem on their hands, such as an arrest, a criminal charge,…

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The Law Office of Carolina T. Curbelo, LLC

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22:07 12 Mar 26

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D Serrano

16:00 27 Aug 25

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Rosana Cocios

12:04 06 Mar 25

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02:37 04 Feb 25

Carolina and her team was tremendous helping my mother and I navigate the immigration process. My brother would not have gotten his citizenship if not for her professional guidance and handholding along the way. I highly recommend working with her.

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