Posts by Jessica Smith
Child Custody under Tribal Law
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 10:49 pmI’m definitely nervous about putting my name on this, but here’s my LinkedIn profile link: www.linkedin.com/in/kae-rogers-sulaw Endnotes I’m dealing with a child custody case – does it matter if anyone is a tribal member? Is there a tribal law that deals with child custody? The relevant law…
Read MoreHow much abuse is enough to qualify for U Visa?
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:04 pmImmigration U Visa is a type of visa that the immigration department of the U.S. (USCIS) awards to a certain number of individuals who are victims of certain types of crimes. These visas are designed to allow non-U.S. citizens to legally reside in the U.S. for a…
Read MoreHow can I demonstrate that I have suffered?
Recently updated on April 18th, 2025 at 11:34 pm Because U Visa falls into what is called the humanitarian category, U Visa is granted on a discretionary basis, which means that it up to the immigration official to decide if you meet the requirements. And, the USCIS is the immigration official who has the power…
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