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Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

New Texas Law Restricts Foreign Nationals from Buying Real Estate – What Immigrants Need to Know

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a controversial new law that will restrict the purchase of real estate by certain foreign nationals. The law goes into effect September 1, 2025, and could have serious consequences for individuals from a list of...

Naturalization Citizenship

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Were You Born on a Foreign Military Base? You Might Not Be a U.S. Citizen – Even If You Have a Passport

Recent reports highlight a troubling case: a man born on a U.S. military base in Germany was deported to Jamaica, having never legally acquired U.S. citizenship - even though his father was an American soldier. This shocking real-world example shows...

ICE Illinois Immigration

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Know Your Rights: What Immigrants Should Do During ICE Raids

ICE operations are intensifying in cities across the country – from Chicago to Houston to Los Angeles – causing anxiety and fear for undocumented immigrants and their loved ones. Whether you are undocumented yourself or have family members at risk,...

Visa

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

U Visas for Crime Victims: How Immigrants Can Get Legal Protection and a Path to a Green Card

Immigrants in the United States are sometimes victims of serious crimes – and unfortunately, many are afraid to report what happened. Fear of deportation can keep survivors from coming forward, even when they have critical information to help law enforcement....

Green Cards

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

What to Expect After a Marriage-Based Green Card Interview – Here’s What I Tell My Clients

The marriage-based green card interview is a major milestone in your immigration journey - but many couples feel anxious about what comes next. At Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers, we’ve helped hundreds of couples across the country navigate this exact...

Immigration News

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

Worried About Immigration in 2025? Here Are 5 Immigration Questions Our Clients Are Asking Right Now

At Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers, we help immigrants in all 50 states make America their home. Each month, we hear from families and individuals with immigration questions shaped by changing laws, news headlines, and immigration policies. In May 2025,...

Naturalization Citizenship

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

FAQs: When Does My Time As a Permanent Resident Begin?

If you are not a U.S. citizen, your authorized period of residency in the United States must have an official starting date and ending date. Your time as a Permanent Resident begins on the date you were granted permanent resident...

Criminal

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

How Does USCIS Treat An Expungement?

If you have a criminal conviction, it may be possible to get that record expunged, or erased, by the courts so that it is sealed and no longer in the public record. But how do USCIS and the immigration office...

Green Cards

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

How Long Can Green Card Holders Travel Outside the US?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCIS) establishes specific regulations for international travel as a permanent resident and regulates green card holders' travel outside the US. Current regulations permit green card holders to leave and return to the United States multiple...

Green Cards

Mario Godoy - Owner/Attorney

New Guidance On Entering the US With An Expired Green Card

USCIS laws require U.S. lawful permanent residents (LPR) to carry a valid Green Card at all times. There are many logistical reasons why a Green Card might expire and the LPR is unable to get it renewed on time -...