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Episode 2 - Interview w/ Former USCIS Adjudications Officer Sonia Figueroa, Esq.
Description
00:45 Introductions
01:20 Personal History
Early Life (Family & Education)
07:30 Military/Army Experience
13:00 Leaving Military And Law School
15:05 Post-Law School & Starting the Practice of Law
16:40 Starting Your Own Practice Tips
17:20 The Importance of Having A Business Plan
19:40 Sonia's Area's Of Practice (Family, Removal Defense, U & T Visas, VAWA Petitions)
20:45 Dealing With The Pressures of T/U/VAWA Cases/Clients
24:45 Becoming A USCIS Adjudications Officer
28:20 Experience As A USCIS Adjudications Officer w/ Tips
43:15 Running A Solo Practice
Marketing. Whether To Use Yelp? Using Avvo.com
Volunteering,...
50:15 Case/Issues In Sonia's Practice That Are On Her Mind
57:15 Meditation Techniques Sonia Uses To Help Deal With The Pressures Of Practicing Law