Migrant Monday Motivation

Strategic Status Review – Why a Mid-Year Immigration Check-In Matters

At the Law Office of Julia L. Stommes, we know that staying compliant is not just about reacting to deadlines—it is about proactively assessing where you are, where you are going, and what might need attention before it becomes urgent.

This week’s Migrant Monday Motivation is about taking time mid-year to assess your immigration strategy with precision and confidence.

Why a Mid-Year Review Matters

Immigration status and timelines do not always follow a clean calendar year.  Many individuals miss key windows—not because they didn’t care, but because they didn’t pause to review their status until it was too late.

A mid-year check-in helps you:

✅ Confirm visa or status validity through year-end
✅ Identify upcoming renewals or extensions early
✅ Flag expiring work authorizations or travel permissions
✅ Align your current goals with long-term plans (e.g., green card strategy)
✅ Review any changes in employment, marital status, or travel that could impact your case

Key Areas to Review Now

To make your mid-year check-in productive, focus on these critical areas:

• 📅 Expiration Dates:  Visas, I-94s, EADs, Advance Parole
• 📄 Pending Applications:  Check current case status and expected timelines
• 🔁 Renewal Windows:  Are you within the 180-day mark for anything expiring?
• 🔍 Strategic Shifts:  Is it time to move from temporary status to permanent residency?
• 🧾 Life or Job Changes:  New employer, new address, or marriage?  These may need to be reported

How We Help

At the Law Office of Julia L. Stommes, we offer more than case filing — we help clients step back and assess the bigger picture.  A mid-year strategy session can prevent last-minute stress and support smarter planning for the second half of the year.

✅ We review your documents
✅ Identify upcoming deadlines
✅ Flag strategic opportunities
✅ Clarify your next best steps

Don’t wait for a deadline to take action.  A 30-minute review now could save weeks of delay later.
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📩 Need help reviewing your immigration status and next steps?  

​Contact us at [email protected]—we’ll help you move forward with clarity and confidence.