Success Story: Approval of Forms I-130, I-485, and Vaccine Waiver I-601 for a Canadian National Living in California 

Success Story: Approval of Forms I-130, I-485, and Vaccine Waiver I-601 for a Canadian National Living in California 

Our client, a Canadian national, came to the U.S. many years ago as a visitor. During that time she had been working with a different immigration attorney in an effort to extend her status while she was in the States. This case was poorly handled and as a result our client found herself to be out of status, having to return to Canada. 

Years later she married a U.S. citizen and reached out to our firm to help her move to the U.S. with her partner. We specifically handled her I-130 form (petition for alien relative), I-485 form (Adjustment of Status AoS), and her I-601 vaccine waiver. An I-130 is the petition a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident files to establish a qualifying family relationship with a relative seeking a green card. An I-485 is the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, used by someone already in the U.S. to become a permanent resident without leaving the country. An I-601 vaccine waiver is a request to waive the immigration medical exam’s vaccination requirements, typically granted on religious or moral grounds, allowing an applicant to proceed with their green card application despite not meeting the standard vaccination criteria.

To properly ensure we handled her case with precision and efficiency, our firm filed her I-130 and AoS concurrently. We had to write an additional affidavit of support, the I-601 vaccine waiver to make sure she wasn’t deemed inadmissible to the U.S., and her AoS would be approved. As a result our firm was able to secure our client her Green Card! We would like to extend a huge congratulations to our client and her partner who are now settled in the U.S..

A previous denial or misstep in your immigration case doesn’t automatically disqualify you from eventually obtaining a green card. Many issues can be corrected, re-filed, or addressed with proper legal strategy. With the right guidance, past setbacks are often just that, not a permanent bar to your approval!

A poorly handled case or a past immigration setback doesn’t have to define your future, as this client’s story shows, the right legal strategy can turn things around even after a difficult history. At Blue Lake Law, we take the time to understand what went wrong before and build a clear path forward, whether that means filing concurrently, securing a waiver, or addressing prior status issues head-on. If you’ve faced setbacks in your immigration journey and are ready for a fresh start, contact Blue Lake Law today, we’re here to help you get back on track.