People come to me when their visas are stuck in administrative processing. They've applied for a visa. They went to the interview. And instead of getting their visa approved, they were told they have to go through administrative processing. They don't know how long it's going to take. It could take months. It could…
How long does it take to get your visa out of administrative processing after you hire me and after you file a writ of mandamus lawsuit? I'm Josh Goldstein, an immigration lawyer, and I help people and families across the country and around the world get their visas out of administrative processing. The Key…
Do you have to go to court to attend hearings if you file a writ of mandamus lawsuit to get your visa out of administrative processing? I'm Josh Goldstein, an immigration lawyer, and I help people and families across the country and around the world get their visas out of administrative processing. People always…
In response to the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and its draconian policies, California became a sanctuary state. Among other things, California provides much needed legal protection to undocumented immigrants by limiting the amount of cooperation between state and local law enforcement agencies and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Unfortunately, since the bill was passed,…
On January 9th, 2020, the Los Angeles Times published an important and illuminating story on Bismarck, North Dakota—a relatively small and racially homogenous city that, while once considered to be a haven for refugees from all around the world, has become a much more challenging place for immigrants to live in the era of President…
On January 2nd, 2020, President Trump ordered an airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian general. By doing so, the administration unilaterally and dramatically heightened tensions across the globe—potentially even pushing the United States closer to a very serious military crisis. There have been immediate ramifications back at home. At the border, there have…
Last Fall, California lawmakers passed a bill banning private prisons, including private immigration facilities. As the law takes effect on January 1st, 2020, one of the nation’s top private prison companies is taking legal action against the state. According to reporting from the Los Angeles Times, the GEO Group—the largest private, for-profit immigration detention contractor…
Through an O-visa, individuals with extraordinary abilities or achievements may be eligible to get authorization to live and work in the United States. Indeed, O-1 visas are the primary employment immigration option used by people in the entertainment industry. As explained by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), there are two types of O-1 visas:…
Through a U visa, a victim of a serious crime may be eligible to obtain protection under immigration law. To apply for a U visa, a crime victim must report the offense and work with law enforcement and government agencies. Navigating the U visa application process can be confusing and challenging. We want to make…
According to reporting from The San Diego Union-Tribune, the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is among a coalition of advocacy groups that are pushing for reforms of California’s state tax laws. Under the current tax rules, immigrants—simply because of their immigration status—are excluded from a state-based tax credit. Here, our Los Angeles immigration law attorney…
