“Approximately 50 community members and leaders from all over the state came together in Richmond, VA to represent and be the voice for the Latino immigrant community. Not only were we the voice of a community asking to be recognized for its many contributions, but we were planting seeds in the hearts and minds of our representatives and of each other. Everyone that joined us displayed the type of leadership it takes for a stronger, more just and inclusive society. This isn’t only the story of immigrant rights; these are the beginnings and continuance of American stories.” (Edgar Lara’s testimonial on the Immigrant Advocacy Day in Richmond, VA on 1/28/16)
2017 Testimonial # 1: “After Migration mistakenly denied my husband’s [visa] case but gave us an opportunity to appeal and we didn’t know where to go [for help], we arrived to Sin Barreras, with the help of Fanny and Frank who gave us all their assistance, even though it wasn’t easy to begin; and with their patience and dedication they knew how to carry out the case and it was a great satisfaction for us because, thanks be to God, my husband is now with us. We thank Sin Barreras with all our heart for offering us their help and we will continue recommending them to those who need legal help.”
2017 Testimonial # 2 [Translated from Spanish] “I called Fanny Smedile at the Sin Barreras office to request help [with my citizenship application] and got to know Clay (Accredited Representative) who cordially helped me fill out my paperwork with all the requirements. … During the interview the interviewer recognized that I speak English so he said taking the English test wasn’t necessary. … There were 47 people who obtained citizenship that day [of swearing in.] It was a happy time, and for that reason I thank Sin Barreras, especially Fanny and Clay, for their valuable help and I congratulate them for their excellent service. I also want to add that one of the reasons why I hadn’t done this earlier was that I had heard that it was very expensive. But with Sin Barreras’ help, I was able to do it. Thank you, Sin Barreras!”
2017 Testimonial # 3 [Translated from Spanish] “I am very thankful to God who put me in contact with Sin Barreras because they got me the lawyer whom I needed. I had a good experience with this lawyer, because he helped us and put me in contact with other people. I would count this as “10 out of 10” because he could resolve my case very quickly. I would recommend him and thanks to Fanny for everything. I’ve told many people this is a good lawyer. … I recommend him 100%. It is my first experience but I would say to others [who] don’t know what they are doing that they should contact Sin Barreras because Sin Barreras helps the community. With words [of thanks] to the Savior: I am very thankful for this lawyer because he helped me very quickly.”
2018 Testimonial # 1: “Prior to getting married, we started researching the Green Card process and immediately I knew it was over our heads and we needed help. I started researching immigration lawyers in our area, and quickly found out how expensive they were. I knew we could not realistically afford a lawyer so I continued looking for a more affordable resource [and] came across Sin Barreras … We knew from the very beginning it was going to take a long time to get the green card, but [Sin Barreras] assured us [they] would be there every step of the way. … August of 2018 we finally received notice of the appointment. Having just found out I was pregnant, I was a nervous wreck and needed to feel assured that we had all the proper documents for the interview…[ Sin Barreras] eased our minds and prepared us for what to expect at the interview. October of 2018, we finally received [my husband’s] green card. It was such a relief to finally be at the end of this journey. I have nothing but positive words to say about … our experience with Sin Barreras. I often tell our story to our friends and not a lot of people realize the time, anguish, and anxiety that come with the immigration process. I, too, did not realize what this process entailed when we started. … Sin Barreras made the process of dealing with USCIS more tolerable.”
2018 Testimonial # 2: [Translated from Spanish] “For me it has been an unforgettable experience contacting Sin Barreras; because of its personnel and dedication to people who need its assistance, I was able to obtain my goal of becoming an American citizen! It was a stupendous impact. Thank you for your collaboration to the Hispanic people! All of your people are charismatic … It is beautiful work that you do.”