Law Office of Mariana Toledo-Hermina, LLC

08/03/2022

Each year, the United States government issues over a million green cards. The majority of these recipients are family members of United States citizens and other current green card holders. How can a green card help you, and how do you get one? Find out on our blog!

Each year, the United States government issues over a million green cards. The majority of these recipients are family members of United States citizens and other current green card holders. Others are workers traveling to the United States from other countries seeking employment. Knowing how to obt...

07/28/2022

We're excited to announce that our own Mariana Toledo-Hermina will be one of several local immigration attorneys assisting the Veterans Bridge Home in their efforts to help provide resources and assistance to the new Afghani arrivals to the USA.

The public event is being held in Charlotte with other community partners (medical, dental, public resources, CMS, ect.) on July 30th from 10am to 1pm. Come by our booth where we can help with some legal screening for eligibility for TPS, SIJS and asylum, and provide a list to connect with attorneys in the area that may be able to assist!

07/19/2022

Are same-sex married couples eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence (green cards)? It's a common question we get - find out in this week's blog post!

A common question that we get is whether same-sex married couples are eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence (also known as a “green card”). In June 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in the landmark case of Obergefell v. Hodges that the fundamental right for same-sex couples to marry is gu...

07/13/2022

On Monday, temporary protections were extended for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans living in the United States by the Biden administration. The extension only applies to those individuals who were residing in the United States as of March 8 of 2021, when the initial Temporary Protected Status designation was granted.

On Monday, temporary protections were extended for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans living in the United States by the Biden administration. The extension only applies to those individuals who were residing in the United States as of March 8 of 2021, when the initial Temporary Protected Status d...

07/03/2022

We're proud to announce that our owner, Mariana, was a featured Golden Door Scholars Summit speaker this year! She has also volunteered with Legal Services of Southern Piedmont’s Immigration Project and Red Ventures Golden Door Scholars non for profit. To learn more about Golden Door Scholars, visit their website at https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/

06/22/2022

Have you received a deportation order? It's important to know what to do next

Living in the United States can be a dream come true for many immigrants. However, you need to make sure you can remain in the country legally. One of the worst days of your life might be the day you receive a deportation order.  The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) admini...

06/14/2022

Services of Language is now offering in person or virtual Spanish/English interpreting services. Contact us today at [email protected].

06/06/2022

For Pride Month 2022, The Law Office Of Mariana Toledo-Hermina recognizes the estimated 81,000 LGBTIQ+ “dreamers”, almost half of which have participated in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

For Pride Month 2022, The Law Office Of Mariana Toledo-Hermina recognizes the estimated 81,000 LGBTIQ+ “dreamers”, almost half of which have participated in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program according to the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law. DACA, which provid...

05/27/2022

Your visa is coming up for renewal - what should you do next? Find out on our blog!

As described by the U.S. Department of State, a visa is a document that grants a foreign national the authority to enter and stay in the United States for a pre-specified period of time. While there are many different specific types of visas, they fit broadly into two categories: ●  Non-Immigrant...

05/25/2022

If you have recently filed an Application to renew your Employment Authorization (Form I-765), you may qualify for an automatic extension of your existing, expiring employment authorization. Find out more on our blog!

If you have recently filed an Application to renew your Employment Authorization (Form I-765), you may qualify for an automatic extension of your existing, expiring employment authorization. To qualify, you must meet a couple of criteria: You have a properly filed I-765 form for renewal prior to the...

05/23/2022

There are many benefits to United States citizenship. But, what does the process look like?

There are enormous benefits, privileges, and rights that come with having United States citizenship. Once you become a citizen of the U.S., you become eligible to vote in all elections. Your children could become citizens, apply for federal government employment, reunite with family, and perhaps mos...

05/20/2022

Each year, the US government issues over a million green cards. What different types are there and how do you get one? Find out on our blog!

Each year, the United States government issues over a million green cards. The majority of these recipients are family members of United States citizens and other current green card holders. Others are workers traveling to the United States from other countries seeking employment. Knowing how to obt...