The EA Wood Law Firm

08/28/2026

🎉 Good News Friday! 🎉

We're ending the week with some great news for our clients and their families:

✅ 5 I-130 Petitions for Relative Approved
✅ 3 I-485 Applications for Adjustment of Status Approved
✅ 1 I-90 Green Card Renewal Approved
✅ 3 I-765 Employment Authorization Documents Approved
📅 3 I-485 Interviews Scheduled

Looking ahead to next week, we will be representing clients in 3 Immigration Court Hearings.

One of this week's highlights was seeing all three I-485 applications approved and several I-130 petitions approved without an interview. These streamlined approvals are always exciting news for our clients and their families!

Congratulations to all of our clients on these exciting milestones! 💙

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08/25/2026

📅✨ CLIENT TIP TUESDAY: Keep Track of Important Dates! ✨📅

One of the easiest ways to help your immigration case stay on track is by keeping up with important dates and deadlines.

Immigration matters often involve appointments, interviews, renewal deadlines, and requests for information. Missing a date can lead to delays, additional expenses, or even negative consequences for your case.

🗓️ Important dates to keep track of may include:
✅ Biometrics Appointments
✅ USCIS Interviews
✅ Immigration Court Hearings
✅ Requests for Evidence (RFE) Deadlines
✅ Medical Exam Appointments
✅ Green Card Expiration Dates
✅ Employment Authorization (Work Permit) Expiration Dates
✅ Passport Expiration Dates
✅ Naturalization Eligibility Dates

💡 Pro Tip: As soon as you receive a notice, add the date to your phone calendar and set reminders. We recommend setting multiple reminders—one month before, one week before, and one day before the appointment or deadline.

📂 Keep copies of appointment notices and bring them with you when attending interviews, biometrics appointments, or court hearings.

🚨 If you cannot attend a scheduled appointment or hearing, contact our office immediately. In many situations, waiting until the last minute can make it more difficult to address the issue.

📱 Don't forget to regularly check your mail, email, and Clio for Clients portal for updates and newly scheduled appointments.

Remember, immigration cases often move slowly—until they don't! When a notice arrives, there may be important deadlines attached to it.

💙 A missed deadline can create unnecessary delays, but a simple reminder can keep your case moving forward. Stay organized, stay informed, and stay prepared.

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08/21/2026

💙 Good News Friday 💙

Lately, the immigration journey has felt especially difficult. Many families are facing uncertainty, long waits, and challenges that can make it hard to stay hopeful. But today, we want to share a small reminder that there is still good news happening every day.

This week, we celebrated:
✅ 1 I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Approved
✅ 2 I-130 Petitions for Relatives Approved
✅ 1 I-485 Interview Scheduled

Each approval, each notice, and each step forward represents a real person, a real family, and a dream that is still moving forward.

As we look ahead to next week, our team will continue advocating for our clients with:
📍 3 I-485 Interviews in Raleigh/Durham
⚖️ 2 Immigration Hearings

To anyone feeling discouraged, please don't lose hope. Immigration is not always a straight path, and sometimes the road feels longer than it should. But every week we continue to see families reunited, work permits approved, green cards moving forward, and lives changing for the better.

Today, we are grateful for these victories, big and small. Thank you for trusting us to walk this journey with you.

Have a blessed weekend, and remember: your story is not over yet. ❤️

08/18/2026

📂✨ CLIENT TIP TUESDAY: Keep Copies of Everything! ✨📂

One of the best things you can do for your immigration case is keep copies of all of your important documents.

Immigration cases can take months—or even years—and having easy access to your documents can save time, reduce stress, and help avoid delays.

📁 We recommend creating a folder (physical or digital) to keep all of your immigration records in one place.

Some important documents to save include:
✅ Applications and forms submitted to USCIS
✅ Receipt Notices (I-797 Notices of Action)
✅ Approval Notices
✅ Employment Authorization Documents (Work Permits)
✅ Green Cards
✅ Passports
✅ Birth Certificates
✅ Marriage Certificates
✅ Immigration Court Documents
✅ Interview Notices and Appointment Notices

📸 If you receive a notice in the mail, take a picture or make a copy before filing it away.

💡 Pro Tip: Save digital copies of your documents in a secure location, such as your Clio for Clients portal, a cloud storage account, or a folder on your computer. Having both paper and electronic copies can be extremely helpful.

🚨 If you lose an important document, replacing it can take time and may require additional filing fees. Keeping organized copies now can save you headaches later.
Remember, documents that seem unimportant today may become very important for future applications, renewals, citizenship cases, or family petitions.

💙 A little organization today can make your immigration journey much smoother tomorrow.
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08/14/2026

On August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a new decision, Matter of DelCarmen-Lara, which changes how advance parole travel may affect certain individuals with prior unlawful presence in the United States.
Under this decision, travel outside the United States using advance parole may trigger immigration inadmissibility bars for some individuals who accrued unlawful presence before departing. As a result, advance parole travel may no longer be a safe option for every applicant.

Before traveling on advance parole, our office will conduct an individualized review of your immigration history, including any periods of unlawful presence, prior immigration filings, and any removal or deportation issues, to determine whether travel could create additional immigration risks.

Because every case is different, we strongly encourage clients not to make travel plans or depart the United States on advance parole until they have consulted with an experienced immigration attorney and received case-specific legal advice.

If you have questions about how this decision may affect your case, please contact our office to schedule a review.

08/14/2026

💙🎓 Wishing Brittany the Best! 🎓💙

Today is bittersweet as we say goodbye to our Summer Data Entry Assistant, Brittany Lopez Gomez. 🥹

Over the past few months, Brittany has been a valuable part of our team, helping with data entry and supporting our office throughout a busy summer. We are grateful for her hard work, positive attitude, and willingness to help wherever needed.

As Brittany begins her college journey, we want to thank her for everything she contributed during her time with us. While we will miss having her in the office, we are excited to see all that she accomplishes in this next chapter.

Please join us in wishing Brittany the very best as she heads off to college! 🎉📚✨

Good luck, Brittany, and thank you for being part of The E.A. Wood Law Firm family! 💙

Meet Data Entry Summer Assistant, Brittany Lopez Gomez! 💐

Hello! My name is Brittany Lopez Gomez, and I am the Data Entry Summer Assistant here at The E.A. Wood Law Firm. I recently graduated from high school and am excited to begin this new chapter in my life while gaining hands-on experience with the team.

I am a positive and motivated person who enjoys learning new things and finding effective ways to get my work done. Although I am new to the team, I am grateful for the opportunity to grow, contribute, and be part of such a welcoming and supportive environment.

Outside of work, I love listening to K-pop, enjoying boba, and spending time with my Chihuahua, Scrappy. Pink is my favorite color, and when I am not at work, I enjoy taking care of my niece and nephew and spending time with my friends.

08/14/2026

🎉✨ GOOD NEWS FRIDAY! ✨🎉

Thank God it's Friday! 🙌 We're ending the week with some exciting news and celebrating several important victories for our clients and their families!

This week, we received:

✅ 2 I-485 Adjustment of Status Interviews Scheduled
✅ 1 N-400 Application for Naturalization Approved 🇺🇸
✅ 2 I-130 Family-Based Petitions Approved ❤️
✅ 1 I-140 Employment-Based Immigration Petition Approved 💼
✅ 2 I-765 Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) Approved 👏
✅ 1 42B Cancellation of Removal Approved 🎉

Every approval, interview notice, and case milestone represents a family, an opportunity, and a dream coming one step closer to reality. We are incredibly grateful for the trust our clients place in us to be part of their immigration journey.

Congratulations to all of our clients on these wonderful accomplishments! 💙

We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing weekend, and we look forward to sharing more good news with you next Friday!

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08/12/2026

🎉 Court Approval Success! 🎉

Today, Attorney Isa Gratacós Padró represented a client in a 42B Cancellation of Removal Hearing, and we are thrilled to share that the case was APPROVED! ✅

This approval represents a life-changing opportunity for our client and their family, allowing them to remain together and continue building their future in the United States.

Every success story reminds us why we are passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the immigration process. We are honored to stand beside our clients during some of the most important moments of their lives.

Please join us in congratulating Attorney Isa Gratacós Padró on this wonderful result! 👏🎊

08/11/2026

📍✨ CLIENT TIP TUESDAY: Moving? Tell USCIS! ✨📍

Did you recently move or are planning to move soon? If so, one of the most important things you can do for your immigration case is make sure your address is updated.
Many immigration agencies, including USCIS and Immigration Court, send important notices by mail. If they have the wrong address, you could miss critical updates about your case.

📬 Some notices that may be mailed to you include:
✅ Receipt Notices
📅 Interview Notices
🔍 Biometrics Appointments
📄 Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
⚖️ Immigration Court Notices
🎉 Approval Notices

Missing one of these notices could lead to delays, missed appointments, or other complications with your case.

🚨 If you move, don't forget to:
📍 Notify USCIS of your new address (if required)
📍 Notify Immigration Court, if applicable
📍 Notify our office as soon as possible

Even if you have mail forwarding set up with the post office, government mail does not always get forwarded correctly. It is important to update your address directly with the appropriate agency.

💡 Pro Tip: As soon as you know your new address, send it to our office so we can help ensure your records are updated and your case stays on track.

At The E.A. Wood Law Firm, we want to help you avoid unnecessary delays and make sure you receive every important update related to your case.

💙 New address? Let us know right away! A simple address update can make a big difference.
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08/07/2026

🎉 Good News Friday! 🎉

We're excited to celebrate another week of victories and progress for our clients!

This week, we received:
✅ 2 I-129 Petitions for Nonimmigrant Workers Approved for H-1B Teachers
✅ 1 I-765 Employment Authorization Approved
✅ 1 I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Approved
✅ 1 I-90 Application to Renew Permanent Resident Card Approved
📬 13 immigration packages mailed to the appropriate agencies for processing

Every approval and every package mailed represents another step forward in our clients' immigration journeys. Whether it's helping professionals begin new opportunities, reuniting families, maintaining lawful status, or preparing applications for submission, we are honored to be part of these important milestones.

Congratulations to our clients on their approvals, and best wishes to those whose applications are now on their way through the process! Thank you for trusting The E.A. Wood Law Firm with your immigration needs. 💙⚖️🇺🇸

📞 Ready to start your immigration journey? Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.

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