As reported by The Sacramento Bee, several top California legislators are pushing the state to expand health coverage to undocumented immigrants. They are actively seeking support from Governor Gavin Newsom. If passed into law, Assembly Bill 4 (AB 4) would give all low-income adults in California the right to enroll in Medi-Cal—regardless of their immigration …
READ MOREA Federal Judge Orders the Trump Administration to Fully Reinstate the DACA Program—What it Means for You
On December 4th, 2020, there was another major development in DACA litigation. A federal judge ordered the full reinstatement of the program. As reported by The New York Times, Judge Nicholas Garaufis vacated the Trump Administration’s July order preventing new applicants from applying for protection. Here, our DACA lawyer provides an overview of the federal …
READ MORELos Angeles Times Sues Federal Government, Seeking Records on Abuse in ICE Detention Facilities
On December 1st, 2020, the Los Angeles Times confirmed that the organization has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in an effort to seek records and information from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) claim was filed after a recent investigative report revealed allegations …
READ MORE[UPDATE] Biden will change THIS about K1-VISAS…
Read this to find out all about it. Hey! It’s Josh here again. Over the past few weeks, more and more people have been asking me about what will change regarding the K1 VISA under the Biden administration. Turns out – There are changes coming! In March, 2020, the Trump administration decided to arbitrarily suspend …
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READ MOREDid Donald Trump just… ENDORSE me??
Turns out we both agree on this one… Hey! It’s Josh here again. One of my favorite movies of all time is … Ghostbusters! (The original one, of course) Which got me thinking…If Donald Trump ever needed an Immigration lawyer…Would he call me? Well… If there’s a strange delay…With your VISA case…Who you gonna’ call? All …
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READ MORECalifornia Federal Judge Throws Out President Trump’s New H-1B Visa Rules
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, a federal judge in Oakland, California has blocked President Trump’s new restrictions on H-1B visas. District Judge Jeffrey S. White ruled that the Trump Administration failed to demonstrate “good cause needed to skip the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).” Here, our …
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READ MORESupreme Court Set to Review Trump Administration’s Plan to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from Official Census Count
According to a report from ABC News, the Supreme Court of the United States is set to review a Trump Administration plan that would exclude millions of undocumented immigrants from the official census statistics. In effect, the outgoing administration proposal would shift billions of dollars of federal funding out of communities with high numbers of …
READ MOREHow to BREAK THROUGH visa delays at the National Visa Center!
Everything you need to know Hey! It’s Josh here again. It’s no secret: The National Visa Center is a source of TREMENDOUS FRUSTRATION for people going through a VISA petition process. In other words…It seems their job is to keep you stuck FOREVER. (Which would make president Trump very happy…) That’s why today, I want to share …
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READ MOREKQED-FM Report: Many California Immigrants Hopeful Biden Administration Will End Travel Bans
On November 16th, 2020, KQED-FM published an important story on the “huge relief” that many immigrants across California are feeling in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Particularly in California’s large Iranian-American community, there is hope that the incoming Biden Administration will relax or eliminate President Trump’s travel bans. The harsh travel bans have made …
READ MOREGovernor Newsom Pardons Ten Immigrants, May Help Spare Them From Facing Deportation for Decades-Old Offenses
According to a report from KTLA 5, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently pardoned ten immigrants convicted of decades-old criminal offenses. In doing so, he may help to spare them from being deported from the United States. The immigrants were identified as ‘at-risk’ by state authorities. Notably, the pardons were issued as part of a larger …
READ MOREAP Report: Large, Quick Shift on Immigration Policy Expected Under Incoming Biden Administration
On November 10th, 2020, the Associated Press (AP) published a report noting that significant, swift changes are expected on federal immigration policy in the initial days of the Biden Administration. As President-Elect, Joe Biden is informing allies that he plans to use executive authority to roll back many of President Trump’s most controversial immigration orders. …
READ MOREDisrupted By COVID-19, California Churches Offer Safe Place for Asylum Seekers
On November 8th, 2020, the Los Angeles Times published a story on several California churches that are stepping up and providing safety and protection to vulnerable asylum seekers. While these churches are facing restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are now using the space and the resources that they have available to assist vulnerable …
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READ MOREHow 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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READ MOREFour Things to Know About President-Elect Joe Biden’s Immigration Platform
On November 7th, 2020, several news organizations declared Joe Biden the presumptive president-elect of the United States. He was able to score crucial victories in Michigan, Wisconsin, and several other swing states. The repudiation of President Trump represents a dramatic shift in the course of our country, particularly in the area of immigration law. As …
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READ MOREThese MASSIVE immigration changes are coming in 2021
Wondering what this new administration will do for your case? Hey! It’s Josh here again. It happened folks. After 4 long years of intensified racism, hate speech, xenophobia and lack of government support for immigration…Donald Trump has lost the Presidential Election. Which means…There’s finally a glimmer of change when it comes to immigration. As always, …
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READ MOREOh No… Trump just made things HARDER for immigrants…
This is not something you want to miss! Hey! It’s Josh here again. I love it when my clients people FINALLY become naturalized citizens… It’s the end of their immigration journey. Which is why it’s my professional (& moral) duty to share this troubling news with you today: The Rules Have Changed: The Trump Administration …
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READ MORETop 10 Likely Immigration Changes Under President Biden
Well, it finally happened. Donald Trump has lost the 2020 presidential election. Biden will become the 46th president of the United States. This is an incredibly exciting change, especially if you are seeking a green card or a visa, or one of your loved ones is, or you work for a company that’s trying to …
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READ MOREHow 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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READ MOREFederal Judge Blocks Trump Administration Rule on Immigration and Public Benefits
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As reported by NBC Los Angeles, a federal judge based in Illinois has invalidated a draconian Trump Administration rule that would potentially deny green cards to immigrants who use basic public benefits. The decision at least temporarily blocks the regulation and provides important protections to many vulnerable immigrants. Here, our Los Angeles immigration law attorney …
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READ MORELos Angeles County is Looking for Ways to Help Reunite Migrant Families
According to a report from NBC Los Angeles, Los Angeles County is rolling out additional services for migrant families who were previously separated by the Trump Administration. The announcement follows the extremely distressing news that hundreds of young children still have not been reunited with their families more than two years after former Attorney General …
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READ MOREWhat Trump Winning Could Mean For Your VISA…
If you’re serious about your VISA – Don’t miss this information! Hey! It’s Josh here again. Every email I send to you is carefully thought & written out so it matters to your immigration situation. But today, more than ever, we need to ask the hard questions… If Trump Wins, What Happens To You Our …
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READ MOREIs Biden Winning The 2020 Election GOOD For Your VISA Chances?
Hey! It’s Josh here again. In my last email, we discussed what would happen for immigration if President Trump were to be re-elected for a 2nd term. I highly recommend you go back and read it in case you missed it! On this email, I want to touch upon the OPPOSITE side of the coin… …
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READ MOREBreaking Down A VISA’s Brick Wall – Here’s The Story
The embassy, congressmen, due process… we managed to get their case unstuck! Hey! It’s Josh here again. When everything & everyone FAILS you to get your VISA unstuck… What are your true options? Doing more of the same, hoping for a result. Contacting local Congress People and hope this time they’ll take a look at …
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READ MOREImmigration News: Supreme Court Will Hear Case on Trump Administration’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
According to a report from The New York Times, the Supreme Court of the United States will review the Trump Administration’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy for asylum seekers. Officially called the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), the policy has previously been ruled unlawful by lower courts. In this article, our Los Angeles immigration law attorneys highlight …
READ MOREYOUR VISA HAS BEEN PRINTED – Here’s How We Did It For Joanna
Is your spouse’s immigration situation in DANGER of going to limbo? Hey! It’s Josh here again. There’s nothing as crushing and as difficult to process as to realize… Nothing is being done to move your spouse’s immigration situation forward by the government. That was the case for Joanna, a dear recent client of mine who …
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