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Posted by Josh Goldstein | Visas
With the advent of online dating, it has become more common than ever to fall in love with somebody who lives in another country. After traveling across the world to get to know each other better, you might reach the point of deciding that you want to spend the rest of your life with this... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | B1 & B2 Visas, J-1 Visa, M-1 Visa, Student Visas
The United States has some of the best colleges and universities in the world. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Ivy League institutions on the East Coast all draw students and academics from around the world with their ample educational and research opportunities. But for an individual from outside the United States to study... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Citizenship, Green card, H-1B Visas
There are many different types of visa available to individuals who are considering emigrating to the United States. If you are considering making this move, it is important that you apply for the correct visa for your circumstance. Otherwise, you can face problems entering and remaining in the United States. Determining the correct type of... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Citizenship, Immigration Law, Immigration Tips
Whether you are a recent immigrant to the United States or you have been here for a long time, you can take steps to build positive credit. Having a high credit score will help you with your financial decisions in the future, whether you need to take out a loan to go to college or... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law
In the United States, you have the right to request important information from the federal government under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). As an individual working through the process of becoming an American citizen, you could be required to use this right at some point, especially if you run into legal issues when applying for... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Tips
Moving to a new country is a significant milestone in your life. After working through the complicated processes of getting your paperwork in order, starting a job, and finding a house or apartment, you will likely find yourself still dealing with the struggles of assimilating to a new culture. Minor issues, such as difficulties related... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Deferred Action, Immigration Law
For immigration lawyers and millions of people in the U.S. hoping and dreaming for DAPA and other immigration options, this summer’s expected Supreme Court decision will be profoundly life-changing. Background on the DAPA case In 2013, the Senate passed S.744, a bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill that would have taken steps toward fixing a number... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law
Presidential Election We’re in an election year and this election will have a big impact on immigration policy. The presidential campaigns are already going strong, and they’ve been pretty unusual and unpredictable so far. On the Republican side, immigration has become a central issue in their campaigns. A number of the candidates have been speaking... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Tips
One of the first things you will probably do once you are in the United States is look for work. The job search process differs from country to country and once you begin your search in the United States, you might find that you are not receiving calls back or job offers. This could be... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | immigration appeal
A Pakistani man who now resides in Columbus, Ohio, was convicted last month (in January of 2016) of unlawful procurement of U.S. citizenship by a United States District Court jury. The charges assessed accused the man, one Maqsood Haroon, age 41, of making false statements throughout the naturalization process. Fraudulent Statements Made As stated above,... READ MORE