Posts by Joshua Goldstein
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Legal Administrative Assistant – Remote
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How to Prepare for an Initial Consultation with an Immigration Lawyer
Are you considering hiring an immigration lawyer to help you resolve a legal matter? If so, it is crucial that you are able to find the right legal professional for your specific case. One of the best things you can do is set up a confidential consultation with an experienced immigration attorney. During your initial…
Read MoreDelayed Visa for I-730 Asylee Relative Petition — Should You File a Mandamus Lawsuit?
My name is Josh Goldstein and I’m an immigration lawyer in Los Angeles. We also have an office in Boston. I help people across the country and around the world with all sorts of immigration cases, work permits, green cards, citizenships, and visa petitions. But I’m especially interested in helping people who have delayed immigration…
Read MoreMy Visa is Delayed in Administrative Processing: What Are My Options?
There are few things more frustrating than dealing with a delayed visa application. A delay can cause serious stress and hardship. It is one of the issues that immigration lawyers get asked about most often: What can I do to expedite my immigration case? While the answer depends on your specific circumstances, you should know…
Read MoreGreen Card Marriage: Guide to Proving a Real Relationship
When someone from another country marries a US citizen, they can get a green card marriage to stay in the United States permanently. Foreign nationals marrying an American or a permanent residence card holder is a common and direct way to get a green card through marriage and live and work in the United States.…
Read MoreInternational Entrepreneur Parole (IEP): Explained
Several countries—such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia—have start-up visa programs in place. Through these programs, an entrepreneur who satisfies certain conditions can obtain conditional residence. Unfortunately, the United States does not have an official startup visa program. The Startup Visa Act of 2011 would have created one, but it stalled in Congress. That…
Read MoreEmbassy Administrative Processing & Background Check Guide
Embassy administrative processing can be tricky and frustrating after you’ve applied for a visa. Imagine waiting anxiously for news about your visa application, only to get a confusing email from the embassy. Consular administrative processing is typically defined as 221(g) or “refused’. It can leave you feeling puzzled and wondering, “What does this mean?” Zi…
Read MoreAdministrative Delay Guide: How You Can Shape True Results!
Have you ever tried to untangle the mysteries of the infamous 221G administrative delay? Many wonder whether the color of the stationery, pen colors, or consular office notes really affect the outcome of a visa application delay. Not too long ago, we were asked this pretty interesting question. Get ready for a deep dive into…
Read MoreImmigrants in California: The Facts
Immigrants make essential contributions to our community. Los Angeles County is home to 3.45 million immigrants, the most of any county nationwide. LA County has more immigrants than the second and third ranked counties (Miami-Dade County, FL and Harris County, TX) combined. Of course, it is not just Los Angeles County. Immigrants are valued members…
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