USCIS Can Now Deny Your Case Without Ever Asking You for More Evidence

POLICY ALERT: EFFECTIVE AUGUST 5, 2026 — AND IT APPLIES TO CASES ALREADY PENDING A USCIS denial without RFE is now possible on any case, and the change took effect on August 5, 2026. If required initial evidence is missing, an officer can deny the application on the spot — no Request for Evidence, no…

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The August 2026 Visa Bulletin, Explained Without the Headache

FISCAL YEAR ENDS SEPTEMBER 30 — DOS WARNS MORE CATEGORIES COULD CLOSE BEFORE THEN If the August 2026 Visa Bulletin made you feel like you were reading a spreadsheet in a language you never studied, you are in very good company. Two charts, five country columns, a wall of dates, and somewhere in there is…

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Not Just Any Visa. The Right Visa. A Complete Guide to U.S. Work Visas for Skilled Professionals and Exceptional Talent

The U.S. Immigration System Is Not One-Size-Fits-All – And Neither Is Our Firm At Goldstein Immigration Lawyers, we specialize in high skilled professional immigration. We work with engineers, scientists, executives, artists, academics, and entrepreneurs. The U.S. immigration system is broad by design – it serves farmers and field workers, seasonal industries, and multinational corporations alike.…

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ICE Raids in the San Fernando Valley: Know Your Rights and Protect Your Family Now

URGENT: ICE ACTIVITY REPORTED IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY If you live in Panorama City, Van Nuys, Pacoima, Arleta, North Hills, Sun Valley, or anywhere in the San Fernando Valley, this is important information you need today. Reports of increased ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) activity across the San Fernando Valley have been coming in…

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Today Is the Last Day. Here’s What Happens If You Don’t Act.

ENROLLMENT CLOSES — JUNE 26, 2026 AT 6:00 PM PST A message from Josh Goldstein, founder of Goldstein Immigration Lawyers. I’ve spent years fighting immigration delays in Federal Court. I’ve filed hundreds of lawsuits. I’ve watched people win cases that everyone told them were impossible. And I’ve also watched people wait. And wait. And wait…

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