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Shelly San Martin

Shelly San Martin is a seasoned immigration attorney, managing the Connecticut branch of Sapochnick Law Firm. She specializes in business and family-based immigration, handling complex cases with precision. A dedicated member of the legal community, she serves as Treasurer for the Connecticut chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Drawing from her background as a U.S. Air Force veteran, Shelly applies the values of integrity and excellence to her legal practice, passionately advocating for her clients with a personalized, detail-oriented approach. Shelly also co-founded and manages San Martin Care, a healthcare agency serving patients in Connecticut.

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for Immigration 🏛️

What a Government Shutdown Really Means for Immigration 🏛️

How stalled budgets ripple through visas, courts, and backlogs.

Oct 3, 2025

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6 min read

🌍 The H-1B Shakeup: Global Talent Meets a New, $100k Barrier

🌍 The H-1B Shakeup: Global Talent Meets a New, $100k Barrier

What this fee hike means, and how to prepare employers now

Sep 26, 2025

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6 min read

📚 Education vs. Enforcement: Protecting Immigrant Families at School

📚 Education vs. Enforcement: Protecting Immigrant Families at School

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

Sep 18, 2025

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5 min read

⚖️ Due Process at Risk in the Era of Fast-Track Deportations

⚖️ Due Process at Risk in the Era of Fast-Track Deportations

When expedited removal erodes asylum rights.

Sep 14, 2025

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7 min read

💼🕊️ Law Students, Take Note: Clerkship Tips That Open Doors

💼🕊️ Law Students, Take Note: Clerkship Tips That Open Doors

Plus: Where Immigration Law Careers Are Headed

Sep 4, 2025

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7 min read

🕯️ Fighting in the Dark: ICE Detention Without Access to Lawyers

🕯️ Fighting in the Dark: ICE Detention Without Access to Lawyers

A surge in remote detentions is leaving immigrants scared, isolated, and without a fair fight.

Aug 29, 2025

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6 min read

🚦 Extra Red Lights: Why Even “Easy” Cases Face More Questions

🚦 Extra Red Lights: Why Even “Easy” Cases Face More Questions

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

Aug 22, 2025

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6 min read

🗝️ Navigating the New Visa Bond System

🗝️ Navigating the New Visa Bond System

How $15K entry bonds and expanded travel bans are reshaping U.S. immigration in 2025.

Aug 8, 2025

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8 min read

🛑 What to Know Before You File Anything in August

🛑 What to Know Before You File Anything in August

International students and immigration applicants alike should prepare for August delays.

Aug 1, 2025

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6 min read

🕳️ Don't Fall Into the Unlawful Presence Trap

🕳️ Don't Fall Into the Unlawful Presence Trap

One mistake can start the clock. One notice can bring the courtroom.

Jul 25, 2025

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6 min read

⚖️ What ICE Can - and Can’t - Make You Do

⚖️ What ICE Can - and Can’t - Make You Do

Your rights at ICE stops and how to volunteer responsibly.

Jul 18, 2025

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8 min read

Twenty Years for a Passport 🕰️

Twenty Years for a Passport 🕰️

Two decades. One goal. A reminder of the human side of immigration.

Jul 11, 2025

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6 min read

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.

Jul 4, 2025

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9 min read

 ⏱ 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.

Jun 20, 2025

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7 min read

🧭 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.

Jun 13, 2025

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8 min read

📘 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.

Jun 6, 2025

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7 min read

🧳 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.

May 30, 2025

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10 min read

🚨 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.

May 23, 2025

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9 min read

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.

May 16, 2025

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7 min read

🧠 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

May 9, 2025

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8 min read

🧠 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.

May 1, 2025

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9 min read

⚖️ 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.

Apr 25, 2025

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7 min read

🌀 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.

Apr 17, 2025

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9 min read

📉 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.

Apr 11, 2025

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7 min read

Judges vs. Deportation: A Temporary Lifeline 🛟

Judges vs. Deportation: A Temporary Lifeline 🛟

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

Apr 4, 2025

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7 min read

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