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Alfredo Estrada Named A 20 Under 40 Award Winner By The Times Media Co.
Alfredo Estrada was chosen by the Times Media Company as a 20 Under 40 Award Winner in 2017 and recognized for assisting clients navigate current complex immigration laws and his immigrant rights advocacy. Estrada states, "My theory is to outwork those who are...
Estrada Receives Indiana State Bar Association Trailblazer/Abriendo Caminos Award
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 the Trailblazer/Abriendo Caminos...
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 – day rule…
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. The Welcoming City...
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 inadmissibility bars which...
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: Panel tackles Trump's power...
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, Application for...