Denice Flores, Esq.

par Denice Flores 02 mai, 2024
The U.S. Constitution protects all immigrants, including undocumented immigrants while participating in protests in the U.S. Here is a list of some of the rights covered in the U.S. constitution to consider when you are participating in protests: Right to free speech. The First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting your right to free speech. People have the right to participate in protests, marches, and demonstrations. Right to be free from retaliation. The First Amendment prohibits the government from retaliating against you for exercising your rights such as your right to free speech. Right to remain silent. The Fifth Amendment protects you from self-incrimination and provides the right to remain silent. Right against unreasonable search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures. Right to speak to a lawyer. If you are arrested or detained, you have the right to speak to a lawyer. Keep in mind, if you are undocumented and you are participating in protests, you are at higher risk of being detained by immigration officials if they are present at the protest. If you are undocumented make sure you have a plan in place if you are arrested or detained by law enforcement or immigration officials. It is important to take precautions and if you are arrested or detained you should contact an attorney immediately. If you have questions, please schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys and we will be more than happy to assist you.
par Denice Flores 04 avr., 2024
Advance parole is a travel document that permits you to travel outside the United States for temporary travel and return to the United States . Applicants for advance parole need to file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and pay the filing fee. When the application is approved, USCIS issues the applicant a Form I-512L, the advance parole document. The document must be presented to immigration officials to seek admission into the United States after traveling abroad. There are several ways a person can qualify for and obtain advance parole. Applicants for adjustment of status, DACA recipients, and individuals who need to travel for urgent humanitarian reasons are three common types of applicants that can apply for advance parole , however there are more. Applicants for adjustment of status can apply for advance parole when they file their green card application or when the green card application is pending. Adjustment of status applicants must obtain advance parole before traveling outside the United States to avoid an issue with the green card application. Obtaining advance parole through an adjustment of status application does not require an emergency or humanitarian purpose for travel. Note, when you file for advance parole through an adjustment of status application the filing fee for Form I-131 is not required. DACA recipients may also apply for advance parole to travel abroad for humanitarian reasons or for employment or educational purposes only. Humanitarian reasons include medical attention or treatment, visiting a sick relative or for a relative’s funeral services. Educational purposes include studying abroad, academic research and more. Employment purposes include work, training, meetings, interviews, and other specific work assignments. Certain individuals may also apply for advance parole due to an urgent humanitarian reason or to further a significant public benefit. To show that the travel is due to humanitarian, education, or employment reasons, the applicant must provide proof of such to USCIS. As mentioned, these are the three most common ways to obtain advance parole, but they are not the only ways. If you have questions about other ways to obtain advance parole, if you think you qualify for advance parole or have questions about your eligibility, please schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys and we will be more than happy to assist you.
par Denice Flores 07 mars, 2024
Starting February 27, 2024, Ukrainian citizens who are physically present in the United States can apply for re-parole to continue to remain in the United States. To apply for re-parole the applicant needs to complete and submit Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, and pay the corresponding filing fees to USCIS. To be eligible for re-parole the applicant must show: Ukrainian citizenship The applicant was paroled into the United States on or after February 11, 2022 The applicant is physically present in the United States Urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit for issuance of a new period of parole Compliance with the conditions of the applicant’s initial parole The applicant passed background checks The applicant warrants a favorable exercise of discretion If USCIS approves the re-parole application, the applicant may file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, category (c)(11) to receive a work permit and be able to work lawfully in the U.S. It is important that the applicant waits until Form I-131 is approved to file Form I-765, otherwise, if USCIS denies the re-parole application, the filing fees for Form I-765 may not be refunded. This is great news for Ukrainians who are eligible for re-parole. If this applies to you, do not waste time and apply for re-parole now. If you have any questions or need assistance with applying for re-parole, please schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys and we will be more than happy to assist you.
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L'avocate Denice Flores est la fille de parents immigrés du Mexique. Elle a été la première à constater l'impact de la loi sur l'immigration sur les familles et les personnes immigrées.

Mme Flores a commencé sa carrière dans l'immigration en 2015, alors qu'elle était étudiante de premier cycle à l'Université d'État de San Diego. Elle a rejoint un cabinet d'immigration et de naturalisation à San Diego et a commencé comme réceptionniste avant de devenir assistante juridique. Grâce à son travail, elle a découvert sa passion pour le droit de l'immigration et a décidé de s'inscrire à l'école de droit pour poursuivre sa carrière en tant qu'avocate spécialisée dans l'immigration.

Pendant ses études de droit, Mme Flores a été un membre actif et un membre du conseil d'administration de la société de droit de l'immigration de l'école de droit. Elle a travaillé avec des organisations à but non lucratif de défense des droits de l'homme et de l'immigration dans le comté de San Diego afin de sensibiliser aux problèmes des communautés d'immigrants. Elle a également effectué un stage au bureau du procureur du comté de San Diego, où elle a acquis des connaissances en droit pénal et a comparu devant la Cour supérieure de Californie.

Mme Flores a de l'expérience dans les demandes d'immigration humanitaires et familiales telles que le droit d'asile, le TPS, le visa U, le I-929, le VAWA, le I-130, les dérogations au I-601A, l'ajustement du statut, le DACA, et aussi la naturalisation. Mme Flores a représenté des familles et des individus devant les services de citoyenneté et d'immigration des États-Unis et devant le tribunal de l'immigration.

Pendant son temps libre, Mme Flores aime passer du temps avec son mari et sa famille. Elle aime également regarder des documentaires, voyager et manger de bons plats.

Formation et réalisations
  • Juris Doctor, École de droit Thomas Jefferson, 2019
    • Distinctions : Mention très bien
  • Licence en sciences, Université d'État de San Diego, 2015
Bar Admissions 
California State Bar Association

Langues
Anglais
Espagnol
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