Immigration Matters - Akua Poku

Immigration attorney Akua Poku shared her inspiring personal story and insights into immigration law, detailing her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to serving immigrant communities. Here are some of the key points discussed:Personal Journey to Immigration Law: Akua relocated from Ghana to the U.S. and encountered significant challenges transitioning her legal career. Despite skepticism and hurdles, she built her own law practice, beginning with intellectual property law and eventually pivoting to immigration in response to the needs of her clients.Cultural Understanding in Legal Representation: Akua emphasized how her shared cultural and experiential background with clients helps her offer more nuanced legal support, particularly in navigating issues such as proving the legitimacy of marriages and understanding immigrant struggles.Insight Into Immigration Trends:With changes in U.S. administrations, the immigration landscape could experience stricter enforcement policies, including mass deportations or denaturalization initiatives.Akua stressed the importance of preparation, such as maintaining complete immigration records and seeking lawyer guidance rather than navigating complex immigration laws alone.Advice for Immigrants:All immigrants—naturalized citizens, green card holders, non-immigrants, and undocumented individuals—need to stay proactive and informed about their rights and responsibilities.A central piece of advice was to consult an immigration attorney before submitting applications to avoid mistakes that can lead to severe consequences like deportation or case denials.Global Reach of Services: Akua"s firm supports clients across the U.S. and worldwide, reflecting immigration law"s federal nature and the firm"s capacity to work virtually with a wide array of clients.Encouragement to Immigrants:Akua underlined the possibilities of living the American Dream with hard work, rule-following, and resourcefulness. Her firm prioritizes each client’s case, ensuring personalized attention and zealous advocacy.  For further information or assistance, visit akpokulaw.com, or find Akua on social media using the handle @AkPoku across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Akua Poku and her team are ready to help you through your immigration journey with expertise and compassion.  Humanity Chats - a conversation about everyday issues that impact humans. Join us. Together, we can go far. Thank you for listening.  Share with a friend.   We are humans.   From all around the world.   One kind only.  And that is humankind.  Your friend, Marjy Marj