Category Archives: Immigration Law
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law
Trying to follow the news about DACA can give you whiplash. First, Donald Trump decided to end DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), leaving some 800,000 young people without access to employment authorization and protection from deportation. Now it appears that Democrats and Trump may have reached a DACA Deal, which would make DACA the... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law
Following the horrific killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, millions of people across the country have hit the streets to demand justice and equality. On June 14th, 30,000 people marched in support of Black Lives Matter in Hollywood and West Hollywood—in just one of many protests that have taken place in... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law, Immigration Tips
A Request for Evidence (RFE) is a type of document issued by the USCIS that seeks additional information from a petitioner/applicant. RFEs are relatively common. As an example, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reports that a Request for Evidence is issued in nearly 25 percent of H-1B visa petitions. If you just... READ MORE
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 Law
Let’s say you have a two-year conditional green card, your marriage relationship is not going well, you have separated from your spouse, you’re thinking about getting a divorce and your two-year conditional green card is set to expire. This puts you in a bit of a pickle, and you are wondering what you should... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law, Immigration News
The Law Offices of Joshua L. Goldstein, P.C. is now Goldstein Immigration Lawyers We’re thrilled to announce the new name of our firm. As of April 2020, The Law Offices of Joshua L. Goldstein, P.C. is now Goldstein Immigration Lawyers. Rest assured that even though our name has changed, we’re still the same great... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law, Immigration News
California’s ‘Stay Home’ order is a crucial public safety measure designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Unfortunately, a consequence of the temporary closure of non-essential businesses is a significant economic dislocation. While there are state and federal policies in place to help provide financial relief to people in need, undocumented immigrants have largely... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law, Immigration News
On April 7th, 2020, the Los Angeles Times reported that immigration rights advocates in California—including the ACLU and the SPLC—have filed a lawsuit against Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) seeking the immediate release of detainees who are most vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The legal action comes as an increasing number of immigrant... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has brought the United States—and much of the world—to a virtual standstill. California is under a ‘Stay-at-Home’ order—meaning all residents are required to shelter in place, except for essential activities. Many businesses are temporarily closed. An unfortunate consequence of the necessary public health measure is a sharp increase in unemployment. In... READ MORE
Posted by Josh Goldstein | Immigration Law
I’m getting a lot of questions from people about how the corona virus Covid-19 is going to impact people who are abroad and who are seeking to enter the US with immigrant visas. Before we get into the questions, I want to say that I hope you’re well and safe and that you’re practicing... READ MORE