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Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

La Regla de los 3 Años vs. la Regla de los 5 Años para Residentes Permanentes: Por Qué Esto Importa en Tu Camino a la Ciudadanía

Convertirse en ciudadano estadounidense es el objetivo final para muchos inmigrantes y un logro importante que brinda seguridad, estabilidad y oportunidades como votar en elecciones, pedir a familiares y obtener un pasaporte de EE. UU. Una de las preguntas más...

Green Cards

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

The 3-Year Rule vs. 5-Year Rule for Green Card Holders – Why This Matters for Your Citizenship Journey

Becoming a U.S. citizen is the ultimate goal for many immigrants—and an important milestone that provides security, stability, and opportunities such as voting in U.S. elections, sponsoring family members, and obtaining a U.S. passport. But one of the most common...

Immigration

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Life After DACA: Options for Permanent Residency

If you have DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), you may wonder: “What comes next?” DACA gives work permission and protection, but it does not automatically give a green card. Still, there are a few ways to try to become...

USCIS

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

USCIS Processing Times vs Real Time

For those who have played the waiting game with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you understand the frustrations encountered during the processing time. With the extensive volume of petitions and applications for immigration benefits coming through USCIS each year,...

Green Cards

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

How Long Can Green Card Holders Travel Outside the US?

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCIS) establishes specific regulations for international travel as a permanent resident and regulates green card holders' travel outside the US. Current regulations permit green card holders to leave and return to the United States...

Immigration

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

How to Renew or Replace Your Green Card: A Simple 2025–2026 Guide

If you’re a permanent resident in the United States, your Green Card is more than just a piece of plastic — it’s your proof that you can live and work here. But what happens when it expires, gets damaged, or...

Immigration

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing: Which One Should You Choose?

If you want to get a green card, you usually have two main paths: Adjustment of Status (AOS) or Consular Processing (CP). Both lead to the same result—a chance to become a lawful permanent resident. But they work very differently,...

Deportation

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Facing Deportation in the U.S.? What You Need to Know and How Godoy Law Office Can Help

For immigrants living in the United States, few situations create more stress and uncertainty than facing deportation. The thought of being removed from the country where you live, work, and raise your family is overwhelming. On top of that, immigration...

Family

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

¿Puedo Patrocinar a Mis Hermanos o Hijos Casados?

Si eres ciudadano estadounidense, quizá te preguntes: “¿Puedo traer a mi hermano o hermana a Estados Unidos?” o “¿Qué pasa con mi hijo(a) casado(a), puedo patrocinarlo también?” La respuesta corta es: sí, en muchos casos, pero hay reglas importantes y...

Family

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Can I Sponsor My Siblings or Married Children?

If you’re a U.S. citizen, you might wonder: “Can I bring my brother or sister to the U.S.?” Or maybe you think, “What about my married child — can I sponsor them too?” The short answer: yes, in many cases,...