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  • Government Launches US Pilot Program for Stamping H-1B and L-1 Visas March 6, 2023
    Visa stamping is the name given to the renewal of visas issued to workers from other countries who perform important jobs in the United States. At present, workers have to return home to get their visas endorsed. They faced extensive waits from the spring of 2020 when the […]
  • Non-Cash Benefits Are No Longer a Bar to Visas Under New RulesJuly 14, 2022
    Immigrants who require government support when they move to the United States have faced barriers under the public charge rule for more than a century. Life became even more difficult in 2019 when non-cash programs like food stamps were thrown into the mix. Fortunately, the Department of Homeland […]
  • Citizenship Day 2021February 19, 2021
    Ready to naturalize? Reserve your spot at our FREE Citizenship Day virtual event! Gardner & Mendoza, along with AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) are hosting the 15th Annual Citizenship Day event February 20, 2021, where we will help you complete your N-400 application FOR FREE! Please visit Eventbrite or call us today to make your reservation […]
  • USCIS Fees Increase Oct. 2 – File Now To Save Hundreds of Dollars!September 18, 2020
    File Your I-751, Marriage Adjustment or N-400 Now! Do you need to file with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before their filing fees increase? There’s still time for us to help if you do. For commonly filed applications like removal of conditions, marriage adjustment and U.S. Citizenship, USCIS filing fees are […]
  • This Immigration Update Will Save You Thousands of DollarsAugust 11, 2020
    USCIS filing fees to increase October 2, 2020 Big news this week in immigration: USCIS filing fees are set to go up in October, and USCIS is not requiring Form I-944 with Form I-485 for any period during which there is a declared national health emergency in response to the […]
  • Immigration Updates During CoronavirusAugust 4, 2020
    Student visa chaos! On July 6th, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) said all F-1 visa holders must go home or transfer if their course of study is 100% online. Just 8 days and a lawsuit later, Trump rescinded this policy on July 14. There is a big sigh […]
  • Need a Virginia Driver’s License? We Can Help!July 27, 2020
    Virginia has a new law that may allow you to get a VA driving license even if you are undocumented!There are certain qualifications to be met. Proof that you’ve filed taxes in Virginia Valid proof of insurance If you need help with research for proof of either of […]
  • Immigration, Court and Legislative Updates in the Time of Coronavirus – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Week of July 6, 2020.July 7, 2020
    What do USCIS furloughs have to do with you?  More than half of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employees or approximately 13,400 people will be furloughed beginning August 3rd.  The furlough will last anywhere from 30-90 days.  This is terrible news for those who will be […]
  • Change of Status From Visitor Visa to Green CardJune 30, 2020
    Can You Apply for a Green Card While on a Tourist Visa? The short answer is ‘it depends’. You can apply for a green card to become a lawful permanent resident in the U.S. while you’re visiting on a tourist visa if you meet certain specific requirements, discussed in […]
  • A Quick Reference Guide to Trump’s Executive Order Banning Immigration For 60 DaysJune 9, 2020
    Questions answered for Trump’s Executive Order Banning Immigration Who does it apply to? Who does it not apply to? When does it take effect? Purpose? Impact on current immigration policy during COVID-19 pandemic?
  • K-1 Visa to I-751 Request to Remove Conditions on ResidencyApril 21, 2020
    If you came to the United States on a K-1 fiance visa, got married, and got your 2-year conditional green card, the I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residency is going to be an important part of your immigration journey. Here’s what you need to know about the […]
  • K-1 Visa Processing Time, Cost and InformationApril 21, 2020
    The K-1 visa is available to foreign-citizen fiancés of U.S. citizens. It allows a person to travel to the United States to marry his or her sponsor, provided that the marriage takes place within 90 days of the immigrant’s arrival in the country. K-1 visa processing times can […]
  • Gardner & Mendoza Operational Status During COVID-19March 25, 2020
    Due to the current outbreak of COVID-19, USCIS offices in the US are closed to the public. Therefore, interviews, biometrics, InfoPass, and other appointments are postponed. During this period, Gardner & Mendoza P.C. will remain open, accepting new clients and continuing to process requests from our current clients. […]
  • DHS’s New Public Charge Rule: How it Changes Legal Immigration to the U.S.March 11, 2020
    The Department of Homeland Security has enacted a new Public Charge Rule that could impact the way new immigrants are allowed into the United States. Several states fought the rule change in court, but eventually, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed the last injunction on it – and now […]
  • Traffic Tickets and ImmigrationJanuary 1, 2020
    Traffic tickets can affect the outcome of your immigration case. When you get a ticket for a traffic violation, you need to include it on your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Some tickets are more serious than others are, and some can even result in a denial of […]
  • Norfolk VA Immigration: Common QuestionsJanuary 1, 2020
    Radlyn Mendoza is a  USCIS Norfolk immigration office liaison, a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and a member of the Virginia State Bar. The Norfolk immigration office, located at 5678 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, is a USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) field office that […]

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Well, hard to believe… job done! I’m frank to admit I had no idea that it would be so involved compared to 10 years ago when I did the renewal myself. Happily I was fortunate enough to find the best people to help get it done this time. When I was a working stiff it was mostly as a field guy in sales & marketing. High tech communication in those days was a pay phone in customers’ lobbies, so someone back in the office skilled in dealing w/problems was absolutely essential when I couldn’t be contacted. Most of those who supported me that way were good at what they did, some were outstanding. None were better than you!! This tedious & sometimes worrisome process would have been unbearable without your keeping it, & me, on track. So we want to extend our thanks to you and Radlyn. Hoping for Gardner & Mendoza to continue the good work for many years to come. - Anonymous
Gardner and Mendoza Law Firm is a great law firm no matter what kind of situation you may be in! For example I had court today, John Gardner, my attorney represented me today and got the charged dismissed totally the first time we both appeared in front of the judge in Virginia Beach Traffic Court. He uses every bit of knowledge he can to help you get the best results!! He also works very well with Latinos! They have a Spanish speaking person in their office at all times!! - Sebastian
My husband and I had a great experience with Mrs. Mendoza. She provided excellent information and a sense of urgency with every step of our immigration process. Her team was always supportive in getting us the information we needed throughout the whole process. This legal firm also treats their clients with the highest levels of respect. In all of Virginia I would say that the Gardener & Mendoza team is the best recommendation for same sex immigration cases and for immigration cases in general. It was a pleasure to work with them. - Anonymous
I Highly Recommend Radlyn Mendoza, An Excellent Immigration Lawyer. My wife and I were very worried about my wife’s immigration and legal status. We were quite impressed with Attorney Mendoza during our initial consultation. She proved to be a smart, knowledgeable, and very capable immigration attorney. She and her staff were very helpful and responsive to all of our requests. Kudos to her and staff, especially Leesa, for successfully handling our case. Thanks for a job well done. - Thomas and Cheong W.
My daughter received a reckless driving ticket going 60 in a 35 mph zone, so understandably, I was very concerned. In court, Mr. Gardner was able to get the reckless driving charge and ticket completely dismissed due to his knowledge of what the police officer had to present in court. Mr. Gardner was a familiar face to the judge and the clerks in the Virginia Beach courthouse. When we contacted John Gardner’s office at Gardner & Mendoza, he and his staff made us feel comfortable by explaining the whole process to us. His track record and the reviews online helped make the decision to choose Mr. Gardner over other attorneys easy. I highly recommend Mr. Gardner. He gave us peace of mind and won the case too! - Michelle

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