Attorney Heather's Podcasts

Attorney Heather addresses the options that are available to a conditional resident if they have already applied for a joint petition to remove the condition on residency or a waiver but change their mind partly through the process.

The Permanent Bar happens frequently to those who have stayed illegally in the US or have extensive immigration histories and a lot of entries into the U.S. Attorney Heather discusses the law, how to avoid this unwaivable bar, and the consequences of travel and brief trips abroad can have on your immigration future.

Divorce can impact a person's ability to keep their green card or obtain a green card (US permanent residency) to begin with. Listen to the most common scenarios and questions Attorney Heather hears about what happens to the conditional resident and permanent resident when divorce occurs and how these answers impact future marriage plans as well as successful future immigration cases.

Attorney Heather discusses the common questions and a particular scenario of a marriage falling apart after years of permanent residency (green card holder) and what options are available to preserve eligibility to apply for citizenship.

Attorney Heather explores common questions and options available to children with conditional (2 year) green cards (permanent residency) when the marriage of their US citizen step-parent and biological parent falls apart and is leading to or has led to divorce.

Attorney Heather addresses common scenario and questions are addressed on the difference between consular processing and adjustment of status (green card application) in the U.S. and the consequences of illegal entry on applying in the US for a green card (permanent residency)

Common issues faced by US citizens who are living outside of the US but wish to sponsor their immigrating, noncitizen spouse for a green card (US permanent residency) and what to prepare for.

Immigration Attorney Heather L. Poole comments on common mistakes made and problems created by people filing waivers for illegal overstays under U.S. immigration law, referred to as the "3 and 10 year bars."

IMPORTANT WARNING: This site and the postings to the site is offered as a public service and is intended only to be informational in nature. These podcasts are not meant to and do not create an attorney/client relationship. These posts should be considered legal advice on which you should depend and file any case. The pods posted on this page should not be considered a substitute for obtaining specific legal advice from a licensed attorney who has reviewed the facts of your case, the current status of the laws & procedures that apply to you, and can analyze any legal options available to you.

Immigration Attorney Heather L. Poole comments on common mistakes made and problems created by people filing waivers for illegal overstays under U.S. immigration law, referred to as the "3 and 10 year bars."

IMPORTANT WARNING: This site and the postings to the site is offered as a public service and is intended only to be informational in nature. These podcasts are not meant to and do not create an attorney/client relationship. These posts should be considered legal advice on which you should depend and file any case. The pods posted on this page should not be considered a substitute for obtaining specific legal advice from a licensed attorney who has reviewed the facts of your case, the current status of the laws & procedures that apply to you, and can analyze any legal options available to you.

Legal Commentary by Immigration Attorney Heather L. Poole covering the common myths and misconceptions in green card cases based on domestic violence or abuse under U.S. immigration law.

IMPORTANT WARNING: This site and the postings to the site is offered as a public service and is intended only to be informational in nature. These podcasts are not meant to and do not create an attorney/client relationship. These posts should be considered legal advice on which you should depend and file any case. The pods posted on this page should not be considered a substitute for obtaining specific legal advice from a licensed attorney who has reviewed the facts of your case, the current status of the laws & procedures that apply to you, and can analyze any legal options available to you.

Immigration Attorney Heather L. Poole shares common misconceptions and myths about applying for US permanent residency (green card) status under the Violence Against Women Act including important information about eligibilty, evidence, and deadlines.

IMPORTANT WARNING: This site and the postings to the site is offered as a public service and is intended only to be informational in nature. These podcasts are not meant to and do not create an attorney/client relationship. These posts should be considered legal advice on which you should depend and file any case. The pods posted on this page should not be considered a substitute for obtaining specific legal advice from a licensed attorney who has reviewed the facts of your case, the current status of the laws & procedures that apply to you, and can analyze any legal options available to you.

Immigration Attorney Heather L. Poole talks about the most asked question in immigration law practice. The answer is not as simple as you would expect. Here's how to get a better grasp on timelines and where to look for processing times throughout the immigration system and throughout the world.

IMPORTANT WARNING: This site and the postings to the site is offered as a public service and is intended only to be informational in nature. These podcasts are not meant to and do not create an attorney/client relationship. These posts should be considered legal advice on which you should depend and file any case. The pods posted on this page should not be considered a substitute for obtaining specific legal advice from a licensed attorney who has reviewed the facts of your case, the current status of the laws & procedures that apply to you, and can analyze any legal options available to you.

Immigration Attorney Heather L. Poole shares some of the common mistakes made in filing U.S. immigration cases as well as problems that can wind a person in removal or deportation that can be easily avoided.

IMPORTANT WARNING: This site and the postings to the site is offered as a public service and is intended only to be informational in nature. These podcasts are not meant to and do not create an attorney/client relationship. These posts should be considered legal advice on which you should depend and file any case. The pods posted on this page should not be considered a substitute for obtaining specific legal advice from a licensed attorney who has reviewed the facts of your case, the current status of the laws & procedures that apply to you, and can analyze any legal options available to you.

Immigration Attorney Heather L. Poole shares common problems and mistakes made by individuals filing for U.S. immigration benefits and ways to avoid them!

IMPORTANT WARNING: This site and the postings to the site is offered as a public service and is intended only to be informational in nature. These podcasts are not meant to and do not create an attorney/client relationship. These posts should be considered legal advice on which you should depend and file any case. The pods posted on this page should not be considered a substitute for obtaining specific legal advice from a licensed attorney who has reviewed the facts of your case, the current status of the laws & procedures that apply to you, and can analyze any legal options available to you.