Nahirobi Altagracia Peguero Luciano

I am Nahirobi A. Peguero Luciano, an immigration attorney with a deep commitment to assisting families in understanding and navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law. My primary focus areas include family-based petitions, waivers, adjustment of status, asylum, and other forms of humanitarian reliefs. I am dedicated to guiding my clients through the legal process with both compassion and clarity.

Being fluent in both English and Spanish, I am recognized for my personalized approach and my commitment to keeping clients informed at every step. I understand the profound impact immigration issues can have on families, and I work tirelessly to reunite loved ones and secure legal status for my clients.

I earned my J.D. from Ave Maria School of Law and am licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey. I regularly share helpful legal insights on social media to educate and empower immigrant communities.

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New Jersey

New Jersey Courts

ID Number: 330372021

Since 2021

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 5565064

Since 2018

Associate Resettlement Officer and Protection Associate

United Nations High Commissioner for the Refugees (UNHCR)

2021 - 2025

Attorney

Immigration Law Office of Nahirobi Peguero

2018 - 2021

Associate Attorney and Law Clerk

Musa-Obregon and Associates

2017 - 2018

Ave Maria School of Law

J.D. | Law

Honors: Probono Recognition CALI Award Alternative Dispute Resolution

City University of New York - John Jay College of Criminal Justice

M.A. | Public Administration

Honors: Cum Laude

Highest Grade in Alternative Dispute Resolution

CALI

2015

State Bar of New York  # 5565064

Member

Current

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Instituto Nacional de Migración de la República Dominicana

June 1, 2019

Q. Concern about adjusting status of spouse who entered the US without a visa

August 27, 2025

A: One of the key requirements for adjustment of status through a family-based petition is that the applicant must have been either inspected and admitted or inspected and paroled into the United States.

Based on your question, it appears that your spouse entered the U.S. without inspection. If that is the case, she would likely not be eligible to adjust status from within the U.S.. Instead, she would need to apply for her green card through consular processing (outside the U.S.) and may also require a waiver of unlawful presence before doing so.

Due to the legal complexities and potential risks involved, I strongly recommend a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney to conduct a full assessment before submitting any applications. ... Read More

Q. Help with citizenship forms for adult children and employment timelines.

August 27, 2025

A: Form I-130 would be required to begin the family-based immigration process. However, because your daughter is 23 years old, she does not qualify as an "immediate relative" under immigration law. If she is unmarried, she would fall under the F1 preference category (unmarried adult children of U.S. citizens), which currently involves a significant wait time—approximately 7 years.

In the meantime, she may explore other visa options, such as employment-based or student visas, though it's important to note that most of these do not lead to permanent residency on their own.

Regarding her potential eligibility for U.S. citizenship, this will depend on when you became a U.S. citizen and the citizenship laws in effect at the time of her birth.

Form N-600 may be appropriate only if:

She was born outside the U.S. to a U.S. citizen parent and you're requesting a Certificate of Citizenship, or

She automatically acquired U.S. citizenship after birth and before age 18 (typically by living in the U.S. under the custody of a U.S. citizen parent).

Given the complexity of your case, I strongly recommend scheduling a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney to assess her eligibility for either citizenship or lawful permanent residence and to determine the best course of action. ... Read More

Q. Can my mom take the US citizenship test while separated from her husband?

April 19, 2025

A: For naturalization purposes, through the 3-years rule, applicants are required to live marital union with the U.S. citizen spouse. If your mother does not reside with your stepfather at the time of filing, USCIS would determine that she did not meet that requirement.