I-130 petition, two I-601 applications for waiver of inadmissibility & immigrant visa application
Thanks to attorney Dyan Williams’ well-argued legal briefs and thorough preparation of my case, I was granted an immigrant visa to live in the U.S. with my naturalized citizen husband. For many years, my husband had to travel back and forth between the U.S. and Europe to be with me and our young daughter. During this time, Dyan not only gave us terrific legal advice, but also encouraged us to keep a positive outlook.
My immigrant visa case was complicated because I needed two hardship waivers: one for the 10-year unlawful presence bar and one for allegations of fraud/willful misrepresentation of material fact. My husband also needed to persuade USCIS to sustain the approval of his I-130 petition for me, after USCIS issued a revocation notice claiming I had married my prior U.S. citizen spouse just for immigration benefits.
Dyan did an excellent job in helping us get the two I-601 hardship waiver applications approved. She also submitted a thorough response to the Notice of Intent to Revoke the visa petition, explaining that my prior marriage was not a sham and was not entered into just for immigration benefits. USCIS eventually re-affirmed the approval of the petition.
Dyan never gave up on our case and boosted our morale throughout the entire process. I am now a lawful permanent resident living in the U.S. with my American husband and daughter. I really appreciate everything Dyan did for us. She stands out as a courteous, responsive and highly skilled attorney who delivers positive results. – Dovile
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I-130 petition & I-485 application for adjustment to lawful permanent residence
Dyan assisted us in responding to a Notice of Intent to Deny related to I-130 and I-485 green card applications. She was knowledgeable and was able to draw on past cases her firm handled to advise us on how to proceed with the case, including potential outcomes. She was very professional, responsive and put us at ease. My application was eventually approved and I could not have done it without her legal services. It was a pleasure working with her. – D.T., Zimbabwe
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I-130 petition, I-485 application for adjustment to lawful permanent residence & I-751 petition to remove conditions on permanent residence
I am a U.S. citizen who first consulted with Dyan Williams on my husband’s marriage-based green card application. A couple years later, she advised us on our joint I-751 petition to remove the conditions on my husband’s permanent residence. Even though I am an attorney myself, I sought Dyan’s advice because I do not practice immigration law and I did not want to risk having our case denied.
Dyan guided us on the documents we needed to submit to show we have a bona fide marriage, both at the I-130 and I-751 stages. She offered valuable and practical insights on what to expect and how to handle questions at the I-130/green card interview. She also gave us useful tips on responding to USCIS’s request for evidence on the I-751 petition, which the Service approved without holding an interview.
The immigration process can be scary and stressful, but Dyan’s help made it much easier for us to handle. She is an attentive and trustworthy immigration lawyer who addressed every question and concern we had about my husband’s case. I was highly impressed by her expertise and service. I always recommend her when I meet someone who needs an immigration attorney. – S.R.
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N-400 application for naturalization
With Dyan Williams’ advice on where and when to file for naturalization and tips on how to ace the N-400 interview, I was granted citizenship. She thoroughly explained the pros and cons of my options, which allowed me to make informed decisions. She applied her wisdom and experience to help me understand what to expect and to be patient with delays.
I previously worked with other immigration attorneys and I find her to be the best in the business. If you’re looking for a phenomenal attorney who provides great service and aims for the results you need, hire Dyan. – W.A., Egypt
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When I applied for naturalization, I had two convictions that fell within the 5-year statutory period. One was for DWI and the other was for underage drinking. My attorney Dyan Williams explained that these offenses, under Minnesota law, were not serious enough to bar me from becoming a naturalized citizen. She advised me on what information and documents to present to show that I still meet the good moral character requirement.
Dyan fully prepared me for the naturalization interview and counseled me on how to answer tough questions. At the interview, the USCIS officer said she needed to review my file further before she issued a decision. I was nervous about the outcome, but Dyan assured me that the interview went well. She even offered to send a follow-up letter to the USCIS officer to clarify certain issues in my case. But a follow-up turned out to be unnecessary because my naturalization application was recommended for approval a few days later.
Dyan paid close attention to my case and answered all my questions throughout the entire time I worked with her. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a responsive and likeable immigration lawyer. – Natacha, Argentina
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I-485 application for adjustment to lawful permanent residence, I-601 application for waiver of inadmissibility & N-400 application for naturalization
Due to my unlawful entry into the U.S., it took 4 years for USCIS to finally approve my marriage-based green card application. Immigration found that I was inadmissible because I entered the United States using another person’s travel documents. Immigration also found that I did not qualify for a waiver of inadmissibility because I failed to show that my U.S. citizen spouse would suffer extreme hardships if I did not remain in the U.S.
Attorney Dyan Williams, who had prepared my green card and waiver applications and represented me at the interview, filed an appeal explaining how I in fact qualified for the waiver of inadmissibility. After several years of waiting, I was relieved and happy to receive a decision granting my appeal. Within a week, Dyan wrote a request to USCIS asking them to approve my green card application because the appeals office said I qualified for the waiver. USCIS granted the request and issued my green card a couple months later.
Years later, Dyan helped me file my naturalization application. She fully prepared me for the interview and attended it with me. Thanks to her guidance and advice, I am now a naturalized U.S. citizen who can travel freely and continue to pursue my dreams and goals. – C.O.
NOTE: These client reviews provide general information only. They are not legal advice for any individual case or situation. Each legal case is different and case examples do not constitute a prediction or guarantee of success or failure in any other case. The sharing or receipt of this information does not create an attorney-client relationship.
