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How to Navigate Successfully From F-1 to OPT to Green Card
Life after an F-1 visa often sparks curiosity about what comes next. If you’re an international student gearing up for OPT, already in the zone, or witnessing its conclusion, you’re likely pondering, “What’s next?” Many wonder how to transition from an F-1 student visa (or OPT) to something more lasting, like a work visa or…
How to Prepare to Apply for an O-1 Visa
An O-1 visa is a type of non-immigrant visa that is reserved specifically for people with “extraordinary” abilities. As explained by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you may be eligible for an O-1 visa if you can demonstrate a record of superior talent and/or ability in the field such as the arts, education,…
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…
What Is Administrative Processing?
Have you ever wondered what is administrative processing and what exactly the term “221(g)” visa refusal means on your visa application? Joshua Goldstein is an immigration attorney with over 20 years of experience in immigration law. You can gain many insights from Josh’s experience to help guide you through visa application complications. Joshua has a…
If 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…
Should 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…
Withholding 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…
What 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.…
How 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…
Getting 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.…