The Law Offices of Derek Lim

Immigration

Helped an Austrian citizen, who entered the U.S. under the visa waiver program, adjust status to U.S. lawful permanent resident based on marriage to a U.S. citizen.

Immigration

Approval of an I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver for Mr. Yao, a Chinese national who had been in the U.S. unlawfully for over 14 years, allowing him to proceed with obtaining a U.S. green card.

Immigration

A former F-1 student from Hong Kong, who was out of status for over 20 years, successfully obtained a U.S. green card after his I-485 application was initially denied. The case involved navigating the nuances between status violations and unlawful presence.

Immigration

L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive Work Visa approved in six days for a Chinese company sending an executive to manage a new U.S. subsidiary.

Immigration

Successfully defended a couple in immigration court removal proceedings, allowing them to retain their U.S. green cards despite a 7-year absence from the U.S. The case involved demonstrating valid reasons for their absence and a valid claim for asylum.

Family Law

Successfully obtained a court order for a Chinese native to correct her date of birth at the Alameda County probate court, which was necessary due to a different date reported in Hong Kong to avoid retaliation.