Alfredo Estrada’s dedication to helping pave the way for the advancement of other Latino attorneys was recognized at the Indiana State Bar Association’s annual awards luncheon in Indianapolis on August 30, 2017, where he received...
Immigration
Exceptions to Fraudulent / Preconceived Intent – 30/60/90 Day Rule
Immediate relatives of United States citizens are afforded certain advantages under immigration law. Most foreign nationals who come to the United States and apply for an adjustment of status or change of status are subject to the 30/60/90...
Estrada Advocates for Immigrants Through Welcoming City Ordinance
On April 18, 2017 Attorney Alfredo Estrada proposed the adoption of a Welcoming City Ordinance to the City of Gary. Estrada has an unique insight into the needs of the undocumented community through his community ties and immigration practice....
Estrada Advocates for Immigrants Through Welcoming City Ordinance
On April 18, 2017 Attorney Alfredo Estrada proposed the adoption of a Welcoming City Ordinance to the City of Gary. Estrada has an unique insight into the needs of the undocumented community through his community ties and immigration practice....
Estrada Successfully Obtains Approval of an I-601A Waiver for Undocumented Client
Español Alfredo Estrada was successful in obtaining approval from USCIS regarding an I-601A Provisional Waiver Application on behalf of his undocumented client. The I-601A Waiver (Perdon) allows individuals to seek a waiver for the 3 and 10...
Estrada Successfully Obtains Approval of an I-601A Waiver for Undocumented Client
Alfredo Estrada was successful in obtaining approval from USCIS regarding an I-601A Provisional Waiver Application on behalf of his undocumented client. The I-601A Waiver (Perdon) allows individuals to seek a waiver for the 3 and 10 year...
Estrada on Panel Discusses Trump’s Power In Shaping Immigration Policy
Alfredo Estrada participated in Purdue Northwest-NW Indiana's Lake Shore Public Radio forum. The topic of the forum discussion was “Executive Power & Legal Questions about Immigration.” The event garnered some press from the NWI Times:...
Estrada Volunteers at “Know Your Options Immigration Seminar”
Alfredo Estrada, attorney in the BCC Immigration Practice Group, volunteered On February 18th, 2017 at the Chicagoland Immigrant Welcome Network's "Know Your Options Immigration Seminar" in East Chicago, Indiana. Estrada provided pro bono...
A Pathway to Legal Status Through A Demonstration of Extreme Hardship
On December 5, 2016 a USCIS policy guidance went into effect which clarifies the adjudication of certain waiver requests that require USCIS to determine claims of extreme hardship to qualifying relatives. This particularly affects the I-601A,...
Estrada Speaker at 2016 Bench Bar Conference
Alfredo Estrada spoke on the topic of Immigration Matters: Family, Employment, Removal and Humanitarian Visas at the Lake County Bar Association's 2016 Bench Bar Conference on October 28, 2016. Alfredo Estrada discussed numerous new issues in...