"You can do this"

This song is based on my two guidebooks and highlights the ongoing differences in legal immigration, where cases face delays in processing, yet people are urged to be timely—only to end up hurrying up and waiting.

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Some believe that political pressures will keep affecting immigration until Congress sets clear deadlines to resolve delays in processing applications. Is Congress neglecting legal immigration issues, or has activism around illegal immigration taken the spotlight? Furthermore, does the political framing of legal immigration shape discussions on illegal immigration, or are delays in legal immigration processing simply ignored due to congressional fatigue?

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"You can do this"

Political pressures influence immigration until Congress sets clear processing timelines to address application delays. Is Congress neglecting legal immigration issues, or has activism on illegal immigration overwhelmed them? Furthermore, does the political framing of legal immigration shape discussions on illegal immigration, or is the issue of legal immigration processing timelines generally neglected due to congressional exhaustion?

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"You can do this"

This episode sheds light on a mindset that divides Americans into "us" and "them," based on differences in ethnicity, religion, or politics, leading to conflict, discrimination, and division. In a metaphorical sense, "them" refers to those who came to America illegally, while "us" represents those who followed the proper protocols.

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"You can do this"

Based on § 312.1 Literacy Requirements

"(a) General: Except as outlined in paragraph (b), no one can be naturalized as a U.S. citizen unless they can demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including the ability to read, write, and speak words commonly used in English."

"(b) Exceptions: The following individuals are not required to prove their ability to read, write, and speak standard English:"

"(1) Anyone over 50 years old at the time of their naturalization application who has lived in the U.S. for at least 20 years following lawful permanent residency."

"(2) Anyone over 55 years old at the time of their application who has lived in the U.S. for at least 15 years after lawful permanent residency; or

(3) Individuals with a medically determinable physical or mental impairment lasting or expected to last 12 months, which prevents them from understanding English. Impairments caused by illegal drug use will not be considered. "Medically determinable" refers to impairments shown by clinically or diagnostically accepted methods that significantly limit functioning and prevent comprehension of English as required."

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"You can do this"

This episode is part two of a miniseries exploring events related to the legacy INS and USCIS. As former immigration officials, we have observed several new policies that may pose challenges for immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship, making it difficult to navigate recent changes while also preparing mentally for uncertainties.

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"You can do this"

This episode addresses two fundamental topics: the New USCIS Oral Exam and USCIS behavior concerning immigrants. It focuses on those who are seeking legal immigration and have been accepted, as well as those who have already obtained immigration benefits.

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"You can do this"

Hello folks, 

This episode focuses on APAJ & Associates and the Office of Legal Access Programs (OLAP) representatives. It highlights how APAJ & Associates, composed of former USCIS officials, are not accredited or certified by the Department of Justice (DOJ) but have earned recognition through extensive experience, skills, and knowledge gained during their tenure as federal employees of USCIS.

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"You can do this"

This episode explored various situations in which immigrants might require the services of APAJ & Associates. It addressed real-life concerns and scenarios often marked by confusion, anxiety, and, quite frankly, fear.

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"You can do this"

This episode discussed how legal immigrants paid their money only to "hurry up and wait." It also explored the differences between illegal or undocumented immigrants and legal immigrants, who are often grouped together— but is that fair? 

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