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I often share two key pieces of advice with clients.
For my foreign national clients, I emphasize the importance of listening carefully to the questions being asked and responding succinctly and truthfully. Many people tend to over-explain, which can sometimes lead to unnecessary complications. This advice applies whether they are at an American embassy for a visa application, attending an interview at a local immigration office, or interacting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
For my corporate clients, I always remind them that the immigration process is a marathon, not a sprint. The system is complex, outdated, and can be quite challenging to navigate. Therefore, patience and a clear understanding of this complexity are essential when embarking on the sponsorship of any visa for a foreign national. It’s a serious commitment that requires going in with eyes wide open.
Reflecting on my upbringing, I give a lot of credit to my parents, who were from small towns in South Dakota. My father hailed from Miller, a relatively large town by local standards with about 3,000 people, while my mother came from a tiny farming community. They instilled in my siblings and me a curiosity about people from different cultures and a love for exploring new places, meeting diverse individuals, and trying different foods. Their openness and lack of fear toward people from all backgrounds left a lasting impression on me.
Growing up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1960s and 70s, I attended diverse public schools for both junior high and high school. The student population was highly varied, with over 50% being people of color and native peoples. This experience was eye-opening and formative, showing me the value of diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It reinforced the idea that there isn’t just one way to be and that everyone’s journey is unique. This exposure to diversity fueled my interest in working with people from all walks of life, an interest that has been central throughout my legal career.
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San Francisco, CA immigration attorney Mary Jane Weaver shares the most common piece of advice that she gives to clients and discusses her background & experience. She often shares two key pieces of advice with her clients.
For foreign national clients, she emphasizes the importance of listening carefully to the questions asked and responding succinctly and truthfully. Many individuals tend to over-explain, which can sometimes lead to unnecessary complications. This guidance is relevant whether they are at an American embassy for a visa application, attending an interview at a local immigration office, or interacting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
For her corporate clients, she reminds them that the immigration process is a marathon, not a sprint. The system is complex, outdated, and challenging to navigate. Therefore, patience and a thorough understanding of this complexity are essential when sponsoring any visa for a foreign national. It’s a serious commitment that requires entering the process with eyes wide open.
Reflecting on her upbringing, she credits her parents, who were from small towns in South Dakota. Her father was from Miller, a relatively large town by local standards with about 3,000 people, while her mother came from a tiny farming community. They instilled in their children a curiosity about people from different cultures and a love for exploring new places, meeting diverse individuals, and trying different foods. Their openness and lack of fear toward people from all backgrounds made a lasting impression on her.
Growing up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the 1960s and 70s, she attended diverse public schools for both junior high and high school. The student population was highly varied, with over 50% being people of color and native peoples. This experience was eye-opening and formative, highlighting the value of diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It reinforced the idea that there isn’t just one way to be and that everyone’s journey is unique. This exposure to diversity fueled her interest in working with people from all walks of life, an interest that has remained central throughout her legal career.
