Removal Proceedings Terminated & Lawful Permanent Residence Status Granted – Matter of F.M.

F.M., a native and citizen of Mexico, had been living in the United States since childhood. However, due to his lack of lawful immigrant status and an arrest for battery constituting domestic violence, he found himself in immigration custody. In the face of deportation, F.M. and his spouse sought the legal guidance of the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail. Through strategic legal counsel, F.M. was not only able to avoid deportation but was granted lawful permanent residence. This case underscores the importance of expert immigration law representation in complex cases involving removal proceedings and adjustment of status.

REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS TERMINATED & LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE STATUS GRANTED Matter of F.M. (2025)

F.M. is a native and citizen of Mexico who had resided in the United States since childhood. But, not having lawful immigrant status, F.M. found himself in immigration custody after he was arrested for battery constituting domestic violence in violation of Nevada law. F.M.’s spouse contacted Alex immediately, and Alex helped get F.M. out of immigration custody. Once out of immigration custody, they developed a game plan that would not only get F.M. out of removal proceedings but would get him legal status.

The first step of the process was to help F.M.’s spouse file the Petition for Alien Relative (“Form I-130”) on F.M.’s behalf. Because F.M.’s spouse is a U.S. citizen, this gave F.M. the ability to obtain classification as an “immediate relative” under the immigration laws. Once that Form I-130 was filed, Alex was able to get F.M.’s case placed on the immigration court’s status docket because Alex was able to establish that F.M. was prima facie eligible for adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) since F.M. also happened to be the principal beneficiary of a Form I-130 that had been filed before 30 April 2001.

Once the Form I-130 was approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), Alex was able to get the removal proceedings terminated altogether so that F.M. could pursue the adjustment of status process with USCIS.  And that is exactly what F.M. did with Alex’s guidance. Together, they prepared a comprehensive packet that contained all the evidence necessary to establish statutory eligibility under section 245(i) of the Act. Come the time of the interview, Alex made sure F.M. was ready to address all lines of questioning. Not long after the interview, the agency granted the adjustment application. F.M. is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

If you or a loved one is facing immigration challenges, such as removal proceedings or seeking to adjust your status, the Law Office of Alexander R. Vail is here to help. Contact us at (725) 221-5998 or online, for a free consultation, and let us guide you through the complexities of the immigration process with professionalism and expertise.