Miami, FL immigration attorney Ruth Jean shares the story of a memorable family immigration matter that she handled. She recalls one memorable immigration matter she handled involved a family-based petition filed by a father on behalf of his daughter. The daughter had been living in the United States without legal status for quite some time and had consulted several attorneys before coming to her. By then, she was desperate, as she had been repeatedly told that the only way to obtain a green card was to return to Haiti.

Determined to help, the attorney carefully researched the law and found a legal pathway that allowed the daughter to remain in the United States without having to return to Haiti—a significant relief given the unsafe and unstable conditions in the country at that time. Ultimately, the daughter was granted her green card and is now on the path to U.S. citizenship. This case was deeply meaningful to her because she was able to achieve what others could not, helping a family stay safe and together.