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Trump Won: NOW WHAT?

Trump Won: NOW WHAT?

And how both sides struggle to find a humane solution to the immigration crisis.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
The U.S. Immigrant's JourneyThe U.S. Immigrant's Journey
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Mastering the First Steps of Immigration Cases

Mastering the First Steps of Immigration Cases

Helping clients start strong in a complex system.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Legal UpdatesLegal Updates
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5 Immigration Wins in 2024 You Need to Know About đź—ž

5 Immigration Wins in 2024 You Need to Know About đź—ž

Celebrating progress and lessons learned from a transformative year.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
New Year's PredictionNew Year's Prediction
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đź”® 7 Predictions That Could Shape Your Practice in 2025

đź”® 7 Predictions That Could Shape Your Practice in 2025

How the New Administration’s Policies Could Impact Attorneys and Immigrants.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin

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⚖️ Family-Based Immigration Pitfalls: Avoid These Case-Delaying Mistakes

⚖️ Family-Based Immigration Pitfalls: Avoid These Case-Delaying Mistakes

Plus, how mental health support can play a crucial role in Central American asylum cases.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Immigration Concepts & TerminologyImmigration Concepts & Terminology
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🌀 EOIR, USCIS, ICE... What? A Quick & Dirty Guide to Immigration Agencies

🌀 EOIR, USCIS, ICE... What? A Quick & Dirty Guide to Immigration Agencies

And a mini glossary of commonly misunderstood immigration law terms.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Work VisasWork Visas
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📉 Didn’t Get H-1B? These Options Keep You in the U.S. Legally

📉 Didn’t Get H-1B? These Options Keep You in the U.S. Legally

A practical roadmap for what to do after missing out on the H-1B lottery.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Legal UpdatesLegal Updates
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Judges vs. Deportation: A Temporary Lifeline 🛟

Judges vs. Deportation: A Temporary Lifeline 🛟

The courtroom’s role in holding the line on TPS.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Legal UpdatesLegal Updates
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500,000 Lives in Limbo ⚖️

500,000 Lives in Limbo ⚖️

CHNV Parole is ending. Court is calling. Be ready.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Work VisasWork Visas
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U.S.-Canada Work Visa Paths 🛣

U.S.-Canada Work Visa Paths 🛣

And how to navigate the tensions between neighboring countries.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Green CardGreen Card
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Mahmoud Khalil and the Limits of Free Speech for LPRs

Mahmoud Khalil and the Limits of Free Speech for LPRs

And Why this is a Slippery Slope.

Edgar San Martin
Shelly San Martin
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Work VisasWork Visas
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🔄 Immigration Form Shakeup? Here’s How to Stay Ahead

🔄 Immigration Form Shakeup? Here’s How to Stay Ahead

Those pesky legal updates and how to NOT have the asylum clock run out on you.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Legal UpdatesLegal Updates
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The "Gold Card": $5 Million for U.S. Citizenship

The "Gold Card": $5 Million for U.S. Citizenship

And our mixed feelings on this radical Trump proposal.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Early Career AdviceEarly Career Advice
The Reality Check Every Immigration Attorney Needs

The Reality Check Every Immigration Attorney Needs

What I wish I knew when I started my career and dealing with inconsistencies.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Law SchoolLaw School
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Pro Bono: Experience Through Service

Pro Bono: Experience Through Service

An aspirational call to all up-coming attorneys.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
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Stand Firm: Your Shield Against ICE 🛡

Stand Firm: Your Shield Against ICE 🛡

Navigating ICE encounters and defending our safe spaces

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
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