Atta-Quayson Law, LLC

10/15/2026

🇬🇭 Immigrant visa ISSUED! This family is finally getting to reunite! ❤️✈️

We have been with this family from the very beginning of their spousal immigration process. Along the way, they welcomed a baby, and we also helped them file the baby’s Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA).

Today, after the pause affecting their case was lifted, our Ghanaian client’s immigrant visa was issued! 🎉

From starting the process to welcoming a new life and navigating the wait, we are so grateful to have been part of their journey. Now, they can look forward to being together and raising their baby under one roof. 🥹❤️

Congratulations to this beautiful family! Thank you for trusting us from the start.

10/12/2026

🎉 APPROVED after a J-1 RFE!

This client came to us after receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS concerning their prior J-1 status. Although we did not handle the original filing, they trusted us to step in and prepare their response.

We reviewed the case, addressed USCIS’s concerns, and submitted the response. Today, we’re celebrating their approval! 🙌🏾

Thank you to our client for trusting us at such an important stage. We’re so happy to share in this milestone! 💚

10/04/2026

DENIED ➡️ REOPENED ✅

She came to our office with an I-130 denial in hand and a lot of worry about what came next. She hadn’t worked with us on the original petition, but we knew a denial isn’t always the final word.

We reviewed the decision, identified where it went wrong, and filed an appeal with a strong legal argument and supporting evidence.

The result: USCIS reopened her case. 🙌

Her family’s journey isn’t over yet, but she’s back on track, and we’re proud to keep fighting alongside her.

If you’ve received a denial, don’t assume it’s the end. Deadlines are short (often just 30 days), so get your case reviewed as soon as possible.

📩 DM us or call 815.860.4737 to schedule a consultation.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.

10/04/2026

Happy to see movement

09/16/2026

OUT OF OFFICE

I’ll be out of the office from September 17 - 22 and will have limited access to emails during this time.

Please expect a delay in my response. If your matter is urgent or time-sensitive, please reach out to my assistant, Stephanie and she will alert me.

Otherwise, I will respond to emails as soon as possible upon my return.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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09/13/2026

Update on 75-Country Pause

09/07/2026

Happy Labour Day❤️

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

🚨 MAJOR U.S. IMMIGRATION VISA UPDATE! 🇺🇸

A federal judge has ruled against the U.S. Department of State’s immigrant visa issuance pause affecting nationals of 75 countries.

Since January 2026, immigrant visa issuance for nationals of the affected countries—including Ghana, Nigeria, The Gambia, Liberia, Jamaica, Cameroon and many others—has been paused under the State Department’s public-benefits review policy.

⚖️ Now, a federal court has ruled that the blanket visa freeze is unlawful.

This could be a major development for families whose immigrant visa cases have been delayed or placed on hold because of the policy.

⚠️ BUT THIS DOES NOT MEAN VISAS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ISSUED TOMORROW.

We are still waiting to see:

🔹 How the Department of State will implement the court’s ruling
🔹 Whether consulates will receive instructions to resume visa issuance
🔹 Whether the government will appeal or seek to pause the ruling
🔹 How quickly affected cases will begin moving again

If your spousal, parent, family-based, employment-based, or other immigrant visa case has been held specifically because of the 75-country pause, this is an important development to watch.

📌 Also remember: the 75-country immigrant visa pause is separate from other travel and visa restrictions currently in place. A court ruling affecting this policy does not automatically eliminate other restrictions that may apply to a particular nationality or case.

I’ll continue following this closely and provide updates as we learn how the Department of State responds.

This is developing news. Stay informed before making decisions about your immigration case.

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08/20/2026