Rozas and Associates Law Firm, LLC

Rozas and Associates Law Firm, LLC Delivering experienced, responsive, and effective representation since 1998. We specialize in immigration, criminal defense, and family law.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana based law firm which provides services for Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family Law, as well as Immigration Law. We are a bi-lingual law firm with multiple lawyers who speak both English and Spanish fluently.

06/17/2026

Living apart won't automatically sink your green card case.

Failing to prove your marriage is genuine might.

If you and your spouse don’t live together, USCIS is going to have questions.

That doesn't automatically make your case a red flag.

What matters is whether you can explain the situation and demonstrate that your marriage is bona fide and genuine.

Immigration officers don't evaluate your case based on one fact alone.

They look at the totality of the evidence when determining whether a marriage is genuine.

The stronger your bona fide marriage evidence, the stronger your case.

Got an immigration situation you're unsure about?

Drop it in the comments and we'll tell you what color flag it is.

06/16/2026

The biggest red flag in a citizenship case could be sitting in your criminal record.

Many people assume that old charges, dismissed cases, or even arrests won't come up during the citizenship process.

That's a dangerous assumption.

Criminal history can have serious consequences when applying for naturalization, especially if it wasn't properly disclosed or evaluated beforehand.

Before filing for citizenship, it's important to understand how your record could affect your case and whether there are any immigration risks that need to be addressed first.

The stakes can be much higher than a simple denial.

If you have any criminal history and are considering applying for citizenship, make sure you understand the potential immigration consequences before you file.

Have an immigration situation you're unsure about? Drop it in the comments and where you stand!



06/16/2026

A denied financial sponsor doesn't have to mean a denied green card.

This is a beige flag. But here's how it flips to green.

USCIS sets minimum income guidelines for anyone acting as a financial sponsor on a green card application.

If your spouse doesn't hit that number, the case isn't over.

You can add a co-sponsor.

A co-sponsor can be any U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident over the age of 18.

A friend, a family member, a neighbor. It doesn't matter who, as long as they qualify.

They sign an Affidavit of Support. Which is a legal contract with the U.S. government agreeing to take financial responsibility for you if needed.

Add the co-sponsor, and this beige flag goes green.

👇 Drop your situation in the comments and I'll tell you what color flag it is.

06/15/2026

You land in the US on a K-1 visa with a 90 day clock already running.

Here's what that actually means for you.

Your US citizen fiancé petitioned for you using Form I-129F, telling USCIS you're engaged and plan to marry.

Once approved, you enter the country as a K-1 visa holder.

From the day you arrive, you have 90 days to get married.

After the wedding, you apply to adjust status to become a lawful permanent resident.

Miss that 90 day window or the marriage doesn't happen, and your legal status falls apart fast.

Drop your situation in the comments and I'll tell you where you stand.

06/15/2026

A lot of people say, “They should have just done it legally.” But the reality is that filing for your spouse can take 18 months or longer before you even get to the next step.

The immigration process isn’t as simple or as fast as many people think. Families are often left waiting, separated, and stuck in a system that moves slowly.

If you’re trying to bring your spouse to the United States or have questions about your immigration options, Rozas is here to help.

☎️ Contact us today at www.rozaslaw.com

06/13/2026

This red flag in your marriage based green card interview can sink your case before it even starts.

Not living with your spouse.

When couples live apart, immigration officers see it as a sign the marriage may not be bona fide.

No shared home often means no shared life, in the eyes of USCIS.

It is not automatically disqualifying, but it puts the burden on you to prove the marriage is real.

If you're in this situation, you need strong supporting evidence.

Documentation showing why you live apart, whether it's school, work, or another temporary reason, along with proof that the relationship is ongoing and genuine.

Without that evidence, this red flag can be hard to overcome.

Drop your situation in the comments and I'll tell you where you stand.

06/12/2026

Green card holders are not protected from deportation.

Here’s three ways a legal permanent resident can be deported.

1. Criminal history

A criminal charge can make you deportable, even if you've held your green card for years. Certain convictions put your legal status at risk.

2. Fraud or misrepresentation

If there was an error or misrepresentation in your original green card application, USCIS can investigate it now. They're actively reviewing old applications, going back years.

3. National security concerns

If you're flagged as a danger to the U.S., including suspected ties to terrorism or anti-American sentiment, your green card status can be revoked.

If any of this applies to your situation, removal proceedings can result in deportation and a bar on ever re-entering the country.

Legal permanent resident does not mean permanent protection.

Drop your situation in the comments and I'll tell you where you stand.

06/12/2026

Brought here as a child. Graduated high school. Got a job. Built a life.

But because they’re undocumented, the path to a green card through marriage is often a five- or six-year wait. Then comes a waiver, a trip back to their home country, and a real risk of denial that could mean being stuck outside the U.S. for 10 years.

Immigration is rarely as simple as people think.
If you’re facing this situation, get legal guidance before making a move.

📞 Rozas can help. Visit www.rozaslaw.com

06/12/2026

We got married after a deportation order. Here's what most people don't realize until it's too late.

A legitimate marriage doesn't automatically protect you if there's an active or prior deportation order on record.

Motions to reopen are rarely being granted in the current climate.

Walk into a marriage-based green card interview with that order on file, and USCIS has the authority to detain you immediately.

Or remove you before you have a chance to get your affairs in order.

One option is consular processing: leave the country, effectuate the deportation order, and then apply for a reentry waiver from abroad.

But every application is being scrutinized at a level we haven't seen before.

The stakes are too high to navigate this without legal guidance.

06/11/2026

This one mistake will get your K-1 visa denied before it even starts.

USCIS requires proof that you and your fiancé have physically met within the last two years.

No documented visit means no approved petition — and that's not a technicality. It's a core requirement designed to protect applicants from fraud.

If you can't show proof of that in-person meeting, you need more than hope.

You need an attorney.

Exceptions for extraordinary circumstances exist, but approvals under the current administration are few and far between.

Don't file blind. Get the right guidance first.

Drop your situation in the comments and I'll tell you where you stand!

Address

7967 Office Park Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA
70809

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+12254781111

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Rozas and Associates Law Firm, LLC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Rozas and Associates Law Firm, LLC:

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category