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Oct 26 2010

“My brother filed a visa petition for me. Is there a way to speed up the process of obtain a green card?” A Boston immigration lawyer responds

245(i), Adjustment of Status, Deportation, Green card, I-130, Immigration Waiver

Boston deportation defense lawyer In a recent immigration consultation, I faced the following situation: A young man entered the United States on a visitor visa and then fell out of status after overstaying. His brother gained U.S. citizenship and then filed an immigrant visa petition, Form I-130, on his behalf. The young man suffered from serious health issues, which were covered by MassHealth. So, with these facts, the family asked me whether there was some way to expedite the process of getting a green card for the young man. In my view, this young man will face at least three major issues when seeking a green card. READ MORE

Aug 6 2010

Green Cards under the Cuban Adjustment Act: Tips from a Boston Immigration Lawyer

Cuban Adjustment Act, Deportation, I-485, Immigration Court Boston

Deportation Defense Tips for Boston Immigration Court Yesterday I went to Boston District Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a green card interview for an immigration client from Cuba who filed his I-485 so that he could get a green card under the Cuban Adjustment Act. Today, I'd like to share some insights I've gained into how to prepare an adjustment of status application under the Cuban Adjustment Act. READ MORE

Aug 5 2010

If you entered the U.S. without inspection, your path to a green card is limited. A Boston immigration lawyer explains

245(i), Deportation, Green card, Immigration Court Boston, Marriage-Based Immigration

Boston, MA Deportation Defense Attorney As an immigration lawyer, I frequently meet with people who have entered the United States without a visa or without being inspected by an immigration officer at an airport or border. Such people have sneaked their way into the United States and now they seek a green card or some other legal status. We immigration lawyers refer to this class of people as EWIs (entry without inspection). What immigration options are available to someone who has no proof of being properly admitted and inspected upon entry into the U.S.? READ MORE

Jul 30 2010

What are the immigration consequences of a “Nolle Prosequi” criminal disposition?

Deportation, immigration consequences of criminal convictions

Jul 23 2010

Has Immigration detained your friend or family member? Now you can find their location online!

Deportation, Immigration Bond, Immigration News Boston, Removal

Boston Deportation Lawyer Immigration and deportation defense lawyers now have a way to find the location of persons detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by using ICE's new online detention locator system. If this online tool actually works as intended, this is an extremely useful development, which is long overdue. READ MORE

Jun 29 2010

Boston Immigration Judge Francis L. Cramer Retires

Deportation, Immigration Court Boston, Immigration News Boston, Removal

Boston Immigration Lawyer News Immigration Judge Francis L. Cramer has announced his retirement from Boston Immigration Court. As an immigration lawyer who appeared frequently before Immigration Judge Cramer, I can say that he will be sorely missed. He had a reputation for deciding deportation cases fairly and impartially. And he always treated the immigration lawyers and parties with great respect, at times, a lighthearted humor. His departure leaves a vacancy in the Boston Immigration Court bench that will be hard to fill. READ MORE

May 23 2010

Boston Immigration Lawyer Joshua Goldstein quoted in the Boston Globe

Deportation, Marriage-Based Immigration, Removal

As an Boston immigration lawyer and expert on the marriage-based green card process, I was quoted in today's Boston Globe article discussing marriage fraud and earlier in a Boston Herald article. I also appeared on The Boston Channel, WCVB Channel 5 news discussing deportation and sham marriages. You can watch the news video here. And you can read my blog on marriage fraud and green cards here. The Boston Globe article looks at the immigration problems of 3 Pakistanis whom the Department of Homeland Security has detained in connection with the Times Square bombing. According to media reports, they are facing the prospect of deportation or removal from the United States and are appearing in Boston Immigration Court before Immigration Judge Robin Feder. Each are married to U.S. citizens. But attorneys from Immigration and Customs Enforcement allege that the marriages are fraudulent. READ MORE

May 5 2010

Former immigration client attacked in Boston with pasta!

Deportation, Immigration News Boston

As an immigration lawyer in Boston, this case must be one of my most unusual. I appeared on Boston's Channel 5 news in connection with a bizarre incident that happened to one of my former clients. Click on this link here to read the story and watch the video. Sure the story is strange. But my former immigration client--who I helped get U.S. citizenship--did the right thing. He remained calm. And he called 9-11. Fortunately, surveillance cameras captured everything. All in all, I was happy to step in and help my former immigration client. READ MORE

Apr 7 2010

10 Tips for Boston Immigration Court

Deportation, Immigration Court Boston, Immigration Tips, Removal

Deportation Defense Tips for Boston Immigration Court As a deportation defense lawyer who frequently appears in Immigration Court in Boston, here are some tips that should improve your experience at your immigration hearing: Attend all hearing in Immigration Court (and all other courts). If you don't go to Immigration Court for your hearing, the Immigration Judge will give you an order of removal or deportation "in absentia" and a warrant will be issued for your arrest. Arrive one hour before the time of your scheduled hearing. In Boston Immigration Court, for all master calendar hearings, a sign-in sheet is placed in the waiting room. I tell my immigration clients to arrive and sign in one hour before the scheduled time of the hearing. The sooner you sign in, the sooner your immigration case will be heard by the Immigration Judge. Plus, showing up early helps ensure that you will be in Immigration Court on time. Be careful: if you are late for your immigration hearing, you could be given an order of removal or deportation. READ MORE

Mar 15 2010

TPS for Haiti: Why You Should Apply

Deportation, Green card, TPS

As most people in Boston's Haitian community know by now, Haitian nationals who are now in the U.S. may apply for Temporary Protective Status or TPS to avoid deportation from the U.S. and to obtain a work permit, i.e., employment authorization. Applications for TPS are filed on Form I-821 and must be received by the cut-off deadline of July 20, 2010. TPS is a generous benefit. Consider the following: A final order of deportation or removal will not disqualify you for TPS as a Haitian; As a Haitian, you may qualify for TPS even if you are out of status or have overstayed your visa; and If you entered the U.S. without inspection, you may still apply for TPS as a Haitian. READ MORE