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How to Bring a Successful U Visa Petition in California

If you or your loved one was the victim of a crime, the U visa offers a potential form of immigration relief. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) describes a U visa as a type of nonimmigrant status that is available to certain crime victims who suffered significant trauma and provided assistance to…

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How K-1 Fiance Visas Will be Different Under Biden

I’ll tell you everything that’s going to happen Hey! It’s Josh here again. Yes, there’s no denying it has been quite the election week. And if you’ve been following me for a while already, you know where I stand in politics: I Stand With The Candidate Who’ll Do The Most For Immigrants! Of course, with Joe…

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Do Unemployment Benefits Hurt Your Chances as a Visa Petitioner for Your Family?

Today, I’m going to talk about unemployment benefits. Right now, the economy is not doing well. Hopefully you’re gainfully employed. But if you’re not or if you lose your job, can you take unemployment benefits? And if you did so, would that affect your immigration case? I’ve gotten this question three times. And two of…

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203(g) Visa Canceled – What Does It Really Mean?

I’m Josh Goldstein, an immigration lawyer based in Los Angeles, California. Today, I want to talk about a very important message that so many of my clients are getting about their 203(g) visas being canceled. Everybody is racing out to ask me questions about this. And chances are that you’ve been getting a very similar…

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Are Muslim Visa Applicants Dealing With Unfair Administrative Processing Delays?

Administrative processing is not something that’s exclusively for Muslims or people from majority Muslim countries. However, it does feel that way because so many of my clients are from Muslim countries or are Muslim. I think part of the explanation for why so many people are stuck in administrative processing is that administrative processing is…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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An Overview of the Different Types of Immigrant Visas

If you are an individual who is hoping to apply and be approved for a U.S. immigrant visa, it is important that you understand the multiple types of visas that are available, and which one you may qualify for. For help filing your visa application in an accurate and proficient manner, an immigration attorney is…

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“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

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…

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