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Administrative Process: 2 Reasons Your Visa May Be Delayed
Are you wondering about the reasons behind your delayed visa and the complex administrative process? Allow Joshua Goldstein, an immigration attorney with a proven track record of assisting families shed light on this complex process. Discover why you received the 221(g) worksheet and why your visa is taking longer. If you’re experiencing this, keep reading…
Read MoreIf My Visa Is Stuck In Administrative Processing, Can You Guarantee You’ll Get It Approved
My Visa Is Stuck In Administrative Processing. Can You Guarantee You’ll Get It Approved? The question Here’s one of the questions that I get all the time. People contact me and say, “Hey Josh. My visa is stuck in administrative processing. I know you can help. I’ve seen your YouTube videos and your website. I…
Read MoreShould You Tell Immigration About Your Dismissed Criminal Case?
As immigration lawyers, we help people get green cards, citizenship through naturalization, work visas, and other immigration benefits. Some of our clients have made mistakes in the past and have a criminal history. Here’s a line of questions that we sometimes hear from our immigration clients: “My criminal case was a minor offense. And the…
Read MoreWithholding of Removal: Explained
An immigrant who faces a credible fear of persecution in their country of origin may be eligible to obtain asylum protection in the United States. Although asylum is the most well known immigration options for people who face imminent danger in their native country, it is not the only option that is currently available under…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Received a Notice to Appear (NTA) Without a Date, Time, or Location
A Notice to Appear (NTA) is an official document that states that the United States government is initiating removal proceedings against an immigrant. If you received one, you will be instructed to appear in immigration court. However, shockingly, ICE has not always told people the date and time of their court date within their NTA.…
Read MoreHow to Handle the New USCIS INFOPASS System
Back in the good ol’ days (circa 2016), if you had a question about your immigration case pending at USCIS or needed an I-551 stamp in your passport to show that you were a lawful permanent resident, you could simply go online to the website of USCIS and schedule an INFOPASS appointment at your local…
Read MoreGetting a Green Card with a Marijuana Possession Case
The stigma around weed is going away—especially in California, home to the first legal dispensary. More and more states are legalizing pot for personal or medical use. Even before weed was legalized, a marijuana conviction wasn’t significant in many states. It often just involved receiving and paying a citation, sort of like a speeding ticket.…
Read MoreI Received a Request for Evidence (RFE) From USCIS — What Should I Do?
If United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) needs more information to proceed with an immigration application, it will send out a letter called a ‘Request for Evidence (RFE)’. If you received an RFE, it is normal to be stressed out, confused, and even frightened. At this time, it is essential that you know how…
Read MoreGreen Card Holders Denied US Citizenship for Marijuana Jobs
Marijuana laws are in a state of flux. According to information from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), recreational marijuana is legal, in some form, in approximately a dozen U.S. states, including in California. However, marijuana remains strictly illegal under federal law. While the cannabis industry is growing rapidly, the federal prohibition on marijuana…
Read MoreImmigration to the United States vs. Other Countries
The ‘New Colossus’, a poem by Emma Lazarus, is engraved on the base of the Statue of Liberty. Its most famous line, declaring to the world that America is ready to accept the “huddled masses” who are “yearning to breathe free”, has long been referenced to show America’s appreciation of immigrants. There is no doubt…
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