Helen Tarokic Law PLLC

10/11/2026

VAŽNE VIJESTI: NAŠA TUŽBA VEZANA UZ T VIZE DONOSI STVARNE PROMJENE!

S velikim zadovoljstvom pratimo pozitivne rezultate našeg sudjelovanja u sudskom postupku Wendy i drugi (Wendy et al.) te želimo podijeliti ove važne novosti s našim klijentima i zajednicom.

Zahvaljujući ovom sudskom postupku, članovi naše skupine tužitelja koji su podnijeli zahtjeve za T vizu prije 28. kolovoza 2024. godine, a još uvijek čekaju konačnu odluku, sada imaju priliku dobiti pozitivnu preliminarnu ocjenu osnovanosti zahtjeva (Bona Fide Determination – BFD).

Zašto smo pokrenuli ovaj sudski postupak?

Američka služba za državljanstvo i imigraciju (USCIS) donijela je propis prema kojem su noviji podnositelji zahtjeva za T vizu mogli biti razmatrani za BFD, dok su osobe koje su svoje zahtjeve podnijele prije 28. kolovoza 2024. bile isključene iz tog postupka.

Smatrali smo da je takvo isključivanje nezakonito i nepravedno. Pod vodstvom odvjetnika specijaliziranog za sudske sporove Jesseja Blessa, osporili smo taj propis pred američkim saveznim sudom.

Sudac je u svojoj odluci praktički poništio dio propisa kojim su raniji podnositelji zahtjeva bili isključeni iz mogućnosti razmatranja za BFD.

Naša skupina tužitelja uključuje podnositelje zahtjeva za T vizu iz cijelog SAD-a, a sudska odluka primjenjuje se na članove naše skupine bez obzira na saveznu državu u kojoj žive.

Vjerujemo da ovaj slučaj ima pozitivan utjecaj i izvan naše skupine klijenata. Sudska odluka pruža pravnu osnovu na koju se mogu pozivati i drugi odvjetnici te podnositelji zahtjeva koji nisu sudjelovali u našoj tužbi, kako bi od USCIS-a zatražili razmatranje svojih zahtjeva za BFD.

A sada vidimo konkretne rezultate!

Tijekom posljednja dva tjedna naš je odvjetnički ured zaprimio iznimno velik broj obavijesti o BFD odlukama koje je donio USCIS.

Mnoge od njih su pozitivne BFD odluke, što su izvrsne vijesti za naše klijente koji već dugo čekaju rješavanje svojih predmeta.

Zaprimili smo i određeni broj negativnih BFD odluka, za koje smatramo da u nekim slučajevima mogu biti posljedica pogrešaka USCIS-a. Za te klijente možemo razmotriti mogućnost osporavanja negativne odluke sudskim putem ili čekanja konačne odluke o zahtjevu za T vizu.

Našim klijentima: Hvala vam na strpljenju!

Naš je tim u vrlo kratkom razdoblju zaprimio iznimno velik broj obavijesti. Svaku odluku pažljivo pregledavamo te ćemo kontaktirati klijente na koje se odnose kako bismo im objasnili rezultate i razgovarali o sljedećim koracima.

Iskreno vam zahvaljujemo na povjerenju, strpljenju i podršci tijekom cijelog ovog postupka.

Upravo zato su sudski postupci važni. Ponekad je potrebno osporiti nezakonitu državnu politiku pred saveznim sudom kako bi se postigle značajne promjene. A ponekad jedna tužba može otvoriti vrata i osobama koje uopće nisu sudjelovale u izvornom postupku.

Ponosni smo što smo sudjelovali u ovom važnom pravnom pothvatu i zahvalni smo Jesseju Blessu na njegovu vodstvu.

Helen Tarokic Law, PLLC
910-509-7145
www.TarokicLaw.com

Pravna napomena: Ova objava služi isključivo u opće informativne svrhe i ne predstavlja pravni savjet. Sudska odluka ne jamči pozitivnu BFD odluku niti odobrenje T vize. Njezina primjenjivost i moguće koristi ovise o konkretnim okolnostima svakog pojedinog slučaja.

10/11/2026

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT UPDATE: OUR T VISA LITIGATION IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

We are seeing exciting results from our litigation in the Wendy et al. lawsuit, and we want to share this important update with our clients and community.

Thanks to this litigation, members of our lawsuit who filed T visa applications before August 28, 2024, and are still awaiting decisions now have an opportunity to receive a Bona Fide Determination (BFD).

Why did we file this lawsuit?

USCIS created a regulation that allowed newer T visa applicants to be considered for a BFD but excluded those who had already filed before August 28, 2024.

We believed this was unlawful and unfair. Under the leadership of litigator Jesse Bless, we challenged that regulation in federal court.

The judge essentially struck down the portion of the regulation that excluded older applicants from BFD consideration.

Our litigation group includes T visa applicants across the United States, and the court's ruling applies to members of our group regardless of where they live.

We also believe this case is having an impact beyond our own clients. The court's decision provides legal authority that other attorneys and applicants who were not part of our lawsuit may be able to use when advocating with USCIS for BFD consideration.

And now we are seeing results!

Over the past two weeks, our office has received an avalanche of BFD notifications from USCIS!

Many are positive BFD decisions, which is wonderful news for clients who have been waiting so long.

Some are negative BFD decisions, and we believe some of those may involve USCIS errors. For those clients, we can evaluate whether to challenge the negative determination through litigation or wait for a final decision on the T visa application.

To our clients: We appreciate your patience!

Our team has received an extraordinary number of notifications in a very short time. We are reviewing them carefully and will be contacting affected clients to discuss their results and next steps.

We are incredibly grateful for your trust, patience, and support.

This is why litigation matters. Sometimes, challenging an unlawful government policy in federal court is necessary to bring about meaningful change. And sometimes, one lawsuit can help open doors even for people who were never part of the original case.

We are proud to have been part of this important effort and grateful to Jesse Bless for his leadership.

Helen Tarokic Law, PLLC
910-509-7145
www.TarokicLaw.com

Disclaimer: This post is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The court's ruling does not guarantee a positive BFD or T visa approval. Its applicability and potential benefits depend on the circumstances of each case.

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ESPAÑOL

¡NOTICIAS IMPORTANTES! ¡NUESTRA DEMANDA SOBRE LAS VISAS T ESTÁ LOGRANDO CAMBIOS!

Estamos viendo resultados muy positivos de nuestra participación en la demanda Wendy y otros (Wendy et al.), y queremos compartir estas noticias con nuestros clientes y nuestra comunidad.

Gracias a este litigio, los integrantes de nuestra demanda que presentaron solicitudes de Visa T antes del 28 de agosto de 2024 y todavía esperan una decisión ahora tienen la oportunidad de recibir una Determinación de Buena Fe (BFD).

¿Por qué presentamos esta demanda?

USCIS estableció una regulación que permitía considerar para una BFD a quienes presentaran solicitudes nuevas de Visa T, pero excluía a quienes ya habían presentado sus solicitudes antes del 28 de agosto de 2024.

Consideramos que esta exclusión era ilegal e injusta. Bajo el liderazgo del abogado litigante Jesse Bless, impugnamos esta regulación ante un tribunal federal.

El juez esencialmente anuló la parte de la regulación que excluía a los solicitantes anteriores de la consideración para una BFD.

Nuestro grupo de demandantes incluye solicitantes de Visa T de distintas partes de Estados Unidos, y la decisión judicial beneficia a los integrantes de nuestro grupo independientemente del estado donde vivan.

Además, creemos que esta decisión está teniendo un impacto más allá de nuestros propios clientes. La decisión del tribunal proporciona fundamentos legales que otros abogados y solicitantes que no participaron en nuestra demanda podrían utilizar para solicitar que USCIS considere sus casos para una BFD.

¡Y ahora estamos viendo los resultados!

¡Durante las últimas dos semanas, nuestra oficina ha recibido una enorme cantidad de notificaciones de USCIS!

Muchas son determinaciones positivas de buena fe, una excelente noticia para nuestros clientes que llevan tanto tiempo esperando.

También hemos recibido algunas determinaciones negativas, y creemos que algunas podrían contener errores de USCIS. En esos casos, podemos evaluar si conviene impugnar la decisión mediante otra demanda judicial o esperar una decisión final sobre la solicitud de Visa T.

A nuestros clientes: ¡Gracias por su paciencia!

Nuestro equipo ha recibido una cantidad extraordinaria de notificaciones en muy poco tiempo. Estamos revisándolas cuidadosamente y nos comunicaremos con los clientes afectados para explicarles los resultados y conversar sobre los próximos pasos.

Agradecemos profundamente su confianza, paciencia y apoyo.

Por eso es tan importante acudir a los tribunales. A veces, es necesario impugnar una política gubernamental ilegal ante un tribunal federal para lograr cambios significativos. Y, en ocasiones, una sola demanda puede abrir oportunidades incluso para personas que nunca participaron en el caso original.

Nos sentimos orgullosos de haber participado en este importante esfuerzo y agradecemos a Jesse Bless por su liderazgo.

Helen Tarokic Law, PLLC
910-509-7145
www.TarokicLaw.com

Aviso legal: Esta publicación tiene únicamente fines informativos generales y no constituye asesoramiento legal. La decisión judicial no garantiza una BFD positiva ni la aprobación de una Visa T. Su aplicación y posibles beneficios dependen de las circunstancias de cada caso.

We are an immigration law firm providing counsel on diverse cases, such as humanitarian, family, and business options. This includes T Visas, U Visas, VAWA, DACA, Green Cards, and U.S. naturalization. Our immigration attorneys and legal team are highly educated & experienced advocates who care.

10/11/2026

🇺🇸 ENGLISH

⚖️ Received a Negative BFD Decision on Your Pending U Visa Case?

A new lawsuit is challenging negative Bona Fide Determination (BFD) decisions affecting U visa applicants across the United States.

USCIS appears to be making recurring errors in how it evaluates certain U visa cases, and those decisions deserve scrutiny. Sometimes, litigation is necessary to hold the government accountable and push for meaningful changes.

If you received a negative BFD decision while your U visa application is still pending, you may have legal options worth exploring.

Our immigration law firm would be glad to review your situation during a consultation.

📞 Call us: 910-509-7145
🗓️ Monday–Friday
🌐 www.TarokicLaw.com

You don't have to accept a negative decision without understanding your options.



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🇪🇸 ESPAÑOL

⚖️ ¿Recibió una determinación negativa de buena fe (BFD) en su caso pendiente de Visa U?

Una nueva demanda judicial está impugnando las decisiones negativas de Determinación de Buena Fe (BFD) que afectan a solicitantes de Visa U en todo Estados Unidos.

Parece que USCIS está cometiendo errores recurrentes al evaluar ciertos casos de Visa U, y estas decisiones merecen ser examinadas. A veces, es necesario recurrir a los tribunales para exigir que el gobierno rinda cuentas y lograr cambios importantes.

Si recibió una determinación negativa de BFD y su solicitud de Visa U todavía está pendiente, podría tener opciones legales que vale la pena explorar.

Nuestro bufete de abogados de inmigración estará encantado de evaluar su situación durante una consulta.

📞 Llámenos: 910-509-7145
🗓️ Lunes a viernes
🌐 www.TarokicLaw.com

No tiene que aceptar una decisión negativa sin antes conocer sus opciones.

10/11/2026

En Helen Tarokic Law PLLC, un equipo de abogados y paralegales experimentados en Wilmington, Carolina del Norte, se enfoca en casos de inmigración, naturalización, visas y procesos consulares. Compartimos información general para su orientación. Cada caso es único y requiere una consulta legal personalizada. La información de hoy no constituye asesoría legal ni crea una relación abogado-cliente.

10/10/2026

En Helen Tarokic Law PLLC, comprendemos la frustración de los tiempos de procesamiento prolongados en inmigración. Hemos presentado una demanda para acelerar las decisiones de nuestros clientes. Cada caso es único y depende de los hechos específicos. Si usted necesita asistencia legal, es importante hablar con un abogado calificado en inmigración. Este video es solo para fines educativos y no crea una relación abogado-cliente ni constituye asesoramiento legal específico. Síganos en YouTube: www.youtube.com/

10/10/2026

Entendemos la angustia de estar en un limbo migratorio, especialmente para víctimas de trata de personas o delitos. Si su caso de visa T o U está demorado injustamente, es crucial luchar por sus derechos. En Helen Tarokic Law PLLC, como una firma de abogados de inmigración de EE. UU. en Wilmington, Carolina del Norte, buscamos impulsar decisiones más rápidas para su seguridad y tranquilidad. No garantizamos resultados, pero cada caso es único y merece ser analizado. Este contenido es educativo y no constituye asesoría legal específica ni crea una relación abogado-cliente. Siga nuestro canal de YouTube: www.youtube.com/.

10/09/2026

Only two available slots left for October with attorney Helen Tarokic!

October 26th at 8AM EST
October 26th at 10AM EST

The following are our next available dates for initial consultations in November with the attorneys at Helen Tarokic Law PLLC. Availability is limited, and appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

November 2nd at 2:00 PM with Attorney Katherine Haddock
November 10th at 2:00 PM with Attorney Vanessa Reyes
November 12th at 2:00 PM with Attorney Katherine Haddock
November 12th at 2:00 PM with Attorney Vanessa Reyes
November 12th at 9:00 AM with Attorney Cory Sagduyu
November 12th at 3:00 PM with Attorney Taiyyaba Qureshi
November 16th at 9:00 AM with Attorney Cory Sagduyu

If you are interested in scheduling a consultation regarding your immigration matter, please contact our office as soon as possible to reserve an appointment by calling (910) 509-7145.

¡Solamente nos quedan dos consultas disponibles en octubre con la abogada Helen Tarokic!

26 de octubre a las 8:00 AM
26 de octubre a las 10:00 AM

Las siguientes son nuestras próximas fechas disponibles para consultas iniciales en noviembre con las abogadas de Helen Tarokic Law PLLC. La disponibilidad es limitada y las citas se reservan por orden de solicitud.
2 de noviembre a las 2:00 PM con la Abogada Katherine Haddock
10 de noviembre a las 2:00 PM con la Abogada Vanessa Reyes
12 de noviembre a las 2:00 PM con la Abogada Vanessa Reyes
12 de noviembre a las 9:00 AM con la Abogada Cory Sagduyu
12 de noviembre a las 3:00 PM con la Abogada Taiyyaba Qureshi
12 de noviembre a las 2:00 PM con la Abogada Katherine Haddock
16 de noviembre a las 9:00 AM con la Abogada Cory Sagduyu

Si está interesado(a) en programar una consulta sobre su asunto de inmigración, comuníquese con nuestra oficina lo antes posible para reservar una cita llamando al (910) 509-7145.

10/09/2026

t visa win, 34 months, no RFE.

10/09/2026

En Helen Tarokic Law PLLC, ubicada en Wilmington, NC, compartimos nuestra experiencia con casos de Visa T. Hemos observado que la decisión inicial de buena fe puede tomar entre 12 y 17 meses, y algunos casos de 2023 aún están pendientes. Cada caso es único, y es importante una consulta legal. Este video es educativo y no crea una relación abogado-cliente.

10/09/2026

Attorney, Taiyyaba Qureshi, at Helen Tarokic Law PLLC:
For me, the hardest part after filing a client's T visa case is the WAITING for USCIS to take action on the case. When I first started at Helen Tarokic Law in 2023, the estimate was that a T visa applicant could expect to wait about 18 months for a final decision on the case.

In about February 2024, we got our first "Bona Fide Determination" letter for a T visa applicant whose application was filed in June 2023. This felt like a signal that we would start seeing those times steadily increase. Indeed, today, USCIS is estimating that it will make a decision on 80% of T applications in 34 months (you can keep track here: [https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times](https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times)).

**So when can a client expect a Bona Fide Determination now?**

I had our annual consult yesterday with a T visa client who had filed with us in **March 2025**. I was able to tell her yesterday that she and her derivative had been granted a BFD just this week—so that makes it about **19 months**. (We were all excited! I needed one of our staff members to help me with Spanish translation for this consultation, but I definitely understood “¡Gracias a Dios! ¡Estoy muy feliz!” all by myself 😊)

Generally, over the past few months, we’ve seen that BFDs are being granted at about **17 to 19 months without a Mandamus**. However, we have had clients waiting much longer without a BFD, inexplicably. And, based on the patterns of increasing timelines, I would not be surprised if the BFD timeline continues to increase as well.

For these “Did you forget about this one?” cases, and for clients who are interested in trying to push USCIS to adjudicate their applications faster, we are still actively using **Mandamus** as a tool to push for their stability. Clients in one recent Mandamus group (Mandamus can be filed individually or in a group) received their BFDs as part of a Mandamus-initiated settlement in September 2026 after waiting **12 and 15 months**. Clients in another Mandamus group received BFD answers over the course of July, August, and September after waiting between **13 and 24 months from filing**.

Immigration advocates around the country are trying to develop strategies on how to challenge a Bona Fide Determination denial. We’ve had a few of those in our office as well, and our tools have so far been to make a FOIA request for adjudicators’ notes, as well as to try a litigation strategy.

Jesse Bless and Helen are teaching “T Visa Litigation & Federal Challenges” today—and if you miss this one, keep an eye out on Eventbrite for more opportunities to pick Helen’s and Jesse’s brains on Mandamus and other litigation support for immigration applications.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/t-visa-litigation-federal-challenges-tickets-1998495861921?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

*Please note this event is only for attorneys and legal staff; this is not for the general public.