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Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law
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... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration News
In August of 2019, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the Trump Administration’s radical expansion of the public charge rule. The regulatory change makes it more difficult for lower income and medically vulnerable immigrants and immigrant families to get green cards. As the COVID-19 pandemic hits the country, there are serious concerns that... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration News
The COVID-19 outbreak is a serious public health and economic crisis. Unfortunately, undocumented immigrants—who have been disproportionately affected by government shutdowns—have been largely left out of federal financial support programs. Last month, the state of California created a first of its kind fund to help support undocumented immigrants. The fund is now valued at $125... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | H-1B Visas
The California Department of Health recommends social distancing to slow the transmission of COVID-19. An unfortunate consequence of the necessary public health measures is that there has been tremendous economic disruption. As reported by CNBC, 36.5 million American workers were laid off in an eight-week period following the outbreak of the virus. Non-immigrant employment visa... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Bond
According to a report from The Washington Post, a 57-year-old man has died of COVID-19 at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego, California. Originally from El Salvador, Carlos Escobar-Mejia was reportedly taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in January. Prior to that, he had been living in the United States... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Tips
Biometrics is a scientific term that describes the unique anatomical data that can be used to identify a person. Fingerprints are probably the most well-known example of a form of biometric data that is used by authorities. If you are applying to become a permanent resident, you will be required to attend a biometrics appointment... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | cancellation of removal
A ten-year cancellation of removal is an important tool that, in certain circumstances, can be used to fight and stop deportation. We want to make sure all interested parties have a basic understanding of how ten-year cancellation can be used to help some immigrants halt removal and obtain a green card. Below, our Los Angeles... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration News
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) epidemic is hitting communities throughout the country. The California Department of Public Health has confirmed 43,464 cases of COVID-19 in the state as of April 28th. While everyone is at risk of respiratory disease, the situation is especially dire in places where true social distancing is impossible, such as in immigration detention... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Bond
According to a report from CBS KPIX San Francisco Bay Area, United States District Court judge Vince Chhabria has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide comprehensive information regarding the social distancing protocols at two California-based detention centers: Yuba County Jail (Marysville, CA); and Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center (Bakersfield, CA). After additional details... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Marriage-Based Immigration
Through a marriage to an American citizen, an immigrant can become a lawful permanent resident in the United States. Indeed, marital relationships are among the most common and straightforward paths to a green card. Though, getting a green card through marriage is not as simple as checking a few boxes. Quite the contrary, there are... READ MORE