Testimonials

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Devastating fires are all too common in California, and sometimes they’re caused by the negligence of utility corporations. These corporations are required to maintain their equipment at a high level and keep surrounding brush away from them in order to prevent sparks from igniting surrounding vegetation that then spreads.

Oftentimes, they neglect to do so. If your home or other property has been damaged due to a fire caused by such an incident, we are here to represent you and get you the compensation you deserve to cover the destruction. 

Losing a loved one is never easy, regardless of the circumstances. But when your loved one is taken from you unexpectedly due to the negligence of another person, the death can be even harder to deal with. 

Not to mention you now have final hospital bills to pay and funeral costs. This can place a significant burden on you and the rest of your family. 

Becker Law Group is here to represent you and bring a wrongful death suit in Alhambra and Pasadena, CA against the responsible party to help you get appropriate compensation. Please reach out to us today to discuss your case or to schedule a consultation.

When you’re injured, it can affect your entire life. Not only do you have to pay for medical care to regain your health, but you may also miss work, which means even more financial hardship.

 All of this can be even more devastating if the injury you suffered was caused by the negligence of another individual. Becker Law Group is here to help you hold the responsible party accountable, ensuring you get the compensation you need to cover medical expenses and lost wages.

 We will fight for your rights and build a solid case to present in court. Our legal team has years of trial experience, working to get a favorable outcome for our clients. Please reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help. 

The Law Offices of Sabrina Li has successfully helped another client, and we are excited to share the details of their case with you.

Our client approached us after realizing that their previous attorney had not filed their E2 investor status extension request on time. Our client had suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized, during which time the attorney did not contact her. Consequently, our client was unaware that the renewal period was imminent. As a result, she missed the deadline to extend her E-2 status, leaving her out of status.

The difficulty in the client’s case is that she had been living in the United States without lawful status for over four months. To extend non immigrant status inside of the United States, an individual must show they are in lawful status. Moreover, if her status was not successfully extended and reinstated, she would incur more time of unlawful presence in the United States, which could cause her to become subject to unlawful presence bars of inadmissibility.  

Our experienced team filed a renewal of our client’s E-2 visa nun pro tunc and requested that USCIS consider the extension request as being timely filed. We helped the client gather evidence to show that she could not file the renewal request in a timely manner and that she was the victim of her prior attorney’s ineffective assistance. Because of her hospitalization, we also requested that she be allowed to extend her status inside the United States due to the COVID pandemic and the risks it posed to our client.

Our diligent efforts were rewarded when one month later, our client’s extension request was not only approved, but backdated to show that it was timely filed so that our client did not incur any unlawful presence.  

Nunc pro tunc is a discretionary remedy by which USCIS may approve a late-filed request. Specifically, USCIS has the discretion to approve a nunc pro tunc request if:  

1. The late filing is the result of extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the applicant;

2. The delay in filing is commensurate with the circumstances; 

3. The foreign national has not otherwise violated her/his nonimmigrant status;  

4. The foreign national remains a bonafide nonimmigrant; and  

5. The foreign national is not subject to deportation or removal proceedings.

If you or someone you know has encountered a similar issue and needs the assistance of qualified professionals, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We are here to help!

We'd like to share a story today that exemplifies our mission at Law Offices of Sabrina Li: providing unique solutions to complex immigration challenges.

Our client was a conditional resident, first reached out to us in despair. Her case was an I-751 petition for the removal of conditions on her residence, that had been in a pending state since 2018. Following her receipt of a conditional green card, she separated from her ex-husband, resulting in an unstable marital situation despite the absence of an official divorce. 

The processing time for her petition seemed endless, with no definitive resolution in sight. It was a time of uncertainty and anxiety.

The complexity of the case lay in the fact that the I-751 was still pending, but the breakdown of her marriage left her with little evidence of her ongoing marital relationship. Furthermore, she could not request a waiver for joint filing because her marriage had never officially ended. If her I-751 were denied, she could even be referred to the Immigration Court for removal proceedings.

Our team, being well-versed with the intricacies of immigration law, proposed an out-of-the-box solution. Recognizing that our client had been a permanent resident for over five years, we advised her to file an N-400 Application for Naturalization. Our office filed the N-400, application for naturalization and notified USCIS that the I-751 remained pending so that both could be adjudicated at the same time. 

We also truthfully notified USCIS about the status of our client’s marriage and established that although their marriage was breaking down, it was entered into in good faith, so our client remained eligible for the removal of conditions and was also eligible to become a citizen.

After preparing her meticulously for her first N-400 interview, we were there on call to ensure she was able to clearly communicate her marital history and the bona fide nature of her marriage.

To our client's immense relief, shortly after the N-400 interview, she received approval for her I-751 petition. But the good news didn't stop there. 

USCIS requested additional information regarding the client’s marriage to make a final decision on the application for naturalization and scheduled our client for a follow-up interview. We diligently prepared our client, and her naturalization was approved after the second interview!

This case represents the heart of our work at the Law Offices of Sabrina Li– finding creative solutions to navigate complex immigration matters. Our team is dedicated to working tirelessly on your behalf, providing the best legal advice, and helping you achieve your American dream.

USCIS scheduled our client for an interview on both petitions. Our client was thrilled when her I-751 was approved on the same day of the interview.

If you or someone you know faces a similar situation and requires the expertise of skilled professionals, look no further than the Law Offices of Sabrina Li.

Call us today at (213) 375-8096 or email us at info@sarbinali.law. We are committed to providing the assistance you need, so please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here for you.

Today, we would like to share a successful case with you. The client requested an exception to the English and civics testing requirements for naturalization because of mental impairment.

Her requests for waiver and applications for U.S. Citizenship were denied repeatedly. With our help, the client filed an N-336, Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings, and the waiver request was finally accepted, and the citizenship application was approved.

Due to personal health reasons, the client attempted to apply for the English and Civics Testing waiver four times with different forms signed by the doctors. However, these requests were all denied.

The main reasons listed by USCIS for the denial of N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions are as follows:

• Doctors did not sufficiently address that the applicant's physical condition affects her ability to learn English and civics knowledge;

• The doctors' writing was not legible;

• The doctors did not provide a complete description of the applicant's disability;

• The doctors did not explain how the disability affects the applicant's ability to learn English and civics knowledge;

• The letters provided by the doctors are contradictory. First, the letter indicated that their inability to demonstrate a knowledge of English was due to a disability but also indicated that her inability to learn English and civics may be due to another reason not listed on either N-648.

• On one letter, the doctor indicated that the medical condition only prevented her from learning civics. On a later N-648, the same doctor indicated that her medical condition prevented her from learning both English and civics.

Since there was insufficient evidence that could exempt our client from the educational requirements for naturalization, the Officer placed her under oath in the English language. 

The applicant could not understand or respond meaningfully, her score was too low on the English-speaking and comprehension portions of the naturalization test.

As a result, the client's citizenship was also denied.

The citizenship test includes English and civics knowledge tests. If the applicant meets the following conditions, the applicant can apply for an exemption as follows:

1.  If you are 50 years or older and resided in the United States as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) for at least 20 years at time of filing. Applicants are exempted to take English test. Applicants may take civics test in their language of choice using an interpreter.

2.  If you are 55 years or older and resided in the United States as an LPR for at least 15 years at time of filing. Applicants are exempted to take English test. Applicants may take civics test in their language of choice using an interpreter.

3.  If you are 65 or older and resided in the United States as an LPR for at least 20 years at time of filing. Applicants are exempted to take English test. Civics test still required but officers may administer specially designated test forms. Applicants may take the civics test in their language of choice using an interpreter.

In addition, if you have a physical or mental disability, you can apply for an exemption by filing Form N-648 (Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions) and presenting medical proof and evidence.

If the application for naturalization is denied, you will receive a denial letter from USCIS, and there will be reasons listed for the denial. 

If the applicant believes that USCIS has made a mistake, he/she can request a hearing. To request a hearing, you must fill out the N-336 form and pay the fee within 30 days after your N-400 is denied. If you do not submit a request for a hearing within the required time, you will be deemed to have accepted USCIS’s decision.

On behalf of the client, we filed an N-336 Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings and accompanied the client to the hearing. After the hearing, USCIS reversed the denial and accepted the client's N-648 form. The client was successfully naturalized and exempted from English and civics tests, and finally realized her American dream.