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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 🗞

5 Immigration Wins in 2024 You Need to Know About 🗞

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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🔮 7 Predictions That Could Shape Your Practice in 2025

🔮 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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Attorney AdviceAttorney Advice
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The Professional’s Guide: Setting Boundaries Without Losing Compassion

The Professional’s Guide: Setting Boundaries Without Losing Compassion

Master the art of balancing empathy with authority to protect your clients and yourself in immigration law practice.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Family ImmigrationFamily Immigration
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⏱ Under Watch: Who ICE Is Targeting Right Now

⏱ Under Watch: Who ICE Is Targeting Right Now

The overlooked groups facing the harshest enforcement today and why it matters.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
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🧭 Staying Legal: How to Protect Your Status While Your Green Card Is in Process

🧭 Staying Legal: How to Protect Your Status While Your Green Card Is in Process

It's a delicate balance.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Work VisasWork Visas
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📘 The OPT Playbook: Turning Student Work Authorization into Permanent Residenc

📘 The OPT Playbook: Turning Student Work Authorization into Permanent Residenc

You’ve got the degree — here’s how to stay and thrive in the U.S.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Work VisasWork Visas
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🧳 Temporary or Permanent? U.S. Visa Paths Explained for Attorneys & Applicants

🧳 Temporary or Permanent? U.S. Visa Paths Explained for Attorneys & Applicants

Cut through the confusion between nonimmigrant and immigrant visas because your client’s future depends on it.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Attorney AdviceAttorney Advice
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🚨 How to Prepare for Your Immigration Interview: Essential Tips for Attorneys 📑

🚨 How to Prepare for Your Immigration Interview: Essential Tips for Attorneys 📑

Expert strategies to help your clients navigate USCIS and consular interviews with confidence and clarity.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Case StudiesCase Studies
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Why I Triple-Check Every Form Now 🔍🧾

Why I Triple-Check Every Form Now 🔍🧾

A hard lesson on accountability, client trust, and the quiet power of doing things right.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Early Career AdviceEarly Career Advice
🧠 You’re Not a Law Student Anymore (But It’s Okay to Feel Like One)

🧠 You’re Not a Law Student Anymore (But It’s Okay to Feel Like One)

How to Build Confidence, Set Boundaries, and Practice Law Even When You’re Still Figuring It Out

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Case StudiesCase Studies
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🧠 First Consults 101: What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

🧠 First Consults 101: What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

Learn how to earn client trust and dig up their forgotten past with FOIA magic.

Shelly San Martin
Shelly San Martin
Family ImmigrationFamily Immigration
⚖️ 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
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