Approved

Health-Food Founder Extends His Visitor Status Through an RFE

Food & Beverage | 7 months ago

I-539 Visa
RFE
I-539Visa

Case Summary.

Lahaina Araneta helped the founder of a health-food startup extend his lawful stay in the U.S. through an I-539 visitor extension of status. USCIS issued a Request for Evidence on the filing, which the team successfully overcame to win approval and keep the founder in valid status.

Lead Attorney.

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Lahaina Araneta is an experienced immigration attorney with over a decade of experience. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her own immigrant background and is passionate about making the U.S. immigration process as smooth as possible for her clients. Every step of the way, she combines her legal expertise with a compassionate approach to ensure her clients feel supported.

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