Expert Guidance from Attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan
Get clear answers about citizenship, green cards, asylum, VAWA, and family immigration from Seattle attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan. Latest USCIS policy updates, step-by-step guides, Know Your Rights resources, and immigration news in English and Spanish. 20+ years of experience helping Seattle's immigrant community.
Seattle Immigration Law Updates & Resources
Essential Immigration Resources
Know Your Rights:
A Comprehensive Guide for Immigrants Encountering ICE
Master
the 2025 USCIS Civics Test
Cómo Verificar el Estatus de una Solicitud o Caso de Inmigración Pendiente
Two Immigrant Visa Bans Now in Effect: What You Need to Know
Two separate immigrant visa bans are now affecting families worldwide. Seattle immigration attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan explains the December Presidential Proclamation and January State Department pause—what they mean for your case and what you should do now.
Abogada Lesley explica lo que es la residencia permanente (mica)
En esta publicación, nos centraremos en un tema vital para muchos: la residencia permanente, también conocida como Green Card. La Abogada Lesley Irizarry-Hougan , experta en leyes de inmigración, compartirá sus conocimientos valiosos para brindarte una comprensión completa de este proceso esencial.
What are Exceptions and Accommodations When Applying for U.S. Citizenship (Naturalization)?
There are exceptions and accomodations when applying for U.S. citizenship. For example, consider this question: What if I cannot speak, read, or write English well? If you are 50 years old or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years, you may be able to take the civics test in your native language, and you can bring an interpreter to your interview. This exception also applies if you are 55 years old or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 15 years.