Category Archives: Visas
Several countries—such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia—have start-up visa programs in place. Through these programs, an entrepreneur who satisfies certain conditions can obtain conditional residence. Unfortunately, the United States does not have an official startup visa program. The Startup Visa Act of 2011 would have created one, but it stalled in Congress. That …
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READ MOREUnfortunately, the U.S. immigration process can move slowly. In some cases, visa applications are stuck processing for months, or even longer. One of the most common questions that people have for an immigration attorney is: How can I expedite my visa application? In this article, our Los Angeles visa delay attorneys offer three tips to …
READ MOREIt’s important we talk about THIS! Hey! It’s Josh here again. Happy New Year. I hope you and your family are safe and every day closer to your immigration goal! Sadly, today I have not so great news to share with you…Trump Has Extended His Previous Proclamation Into March Of This Year. Of course, this …
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READ MOREThe visa application process can be slow. Many applicants run into frustrating and prolonged delays. Administrative processing has sometimes been referred to as a “black hole” for visa applicants. Essentially, the term “administrative processing” is government-speak for a temporary refusal pending a further investigation of the application. In this context, a refusal is not the …
READ MORERead 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 MORETurns 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 MOREEverything 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 MOREI’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 MOREIf 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 MOREThe 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 MOREIs 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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READ MOREStruggling NOT knowing what you’re doing wrong during your process? Hey! It’s Josh here again. I’d like to tell you a little story today. A story with a well-deserved happy ending. (A story that could be yours too!) One of my clients applied for his wife’s VISA back in 2018. Everything seemed fine…Until it wasn’t. Usually, the …
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READ MOREDiscouraged, she was ready to move to Pakistan… until this happened! Hey! It’s Josh here again. “All you need is love?” While I think the Beatles are AMAZING…When it comes to getting a VISA ‘unstuck’ for your significant other, it’s simply not enough. “I was ready to move back home, this simply wasn’t working for …
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READ MOREHER Visa was stuck at the Consulate for more than 4 years! Hey! It’s Josh here. I’ll be honest… Writing this email has been one of the most exciting things I’ve done in a while. And the reason is…I simply couldn’t wait to share with you this extraordinary VISA-Delay turned into a Success story! Meet Tagelsir: An …
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READ MOREPetitioner name: Abdalla Dafalla Beneficiary name: Amna “There is a lot of relief… It feels like you have been bullied for a long time and someone finally stood up for you.” Abdalla had applied for his wife to come to the US in 2018, all was well with the application and it got …
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READ MOREWant to learn the visa delay secrets I have never shared before? I have never shared these with anyone and I want you to be the FIRST ONE! If that sounds like you I am hosting a no-cost presentation at no cost to show you my secrets for getting your visa approved fast if it’s …
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READ MOREOn July 6th, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made a surprise announcement that new restrictions were being added to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Without warning, the agency declared that F-1 students and M-1 students would not be allowed to remain in the United States if their school was going to online-only instruction …
READ MOREThrough the visa diversity lottery, people from all over the world can apply for a green card to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is sometimes referred to as winning a green card because the odds of success are so modest. With variation from country to country, the odds …
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READ MOREIf you or a loved one is facing an emergency situation, you may be eligible to obtain a humanitarian visa. Also known as humanitarian parole, this type of immigration relief is available in a narrow set of circumstances. Though, under United States immigration law, there are multiple humanitarian options and protections that you might be …
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READ MOREToday, 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 …
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READ MORELet’s say you are waiting for a visa to be approved but the visa is in the F4 category. What do you do? What do you do in the wake of President Trump’s proclamation? Can you file a mandamus lawsuit? What are your options if you’re stuck waiting for this visa? Or maybe you …
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READ MOREAccording to a report from Wall Street Journal, President Trump announced that he will sign an executive order that will temporarily restrict a number of different employment visas, including H-1B visas, H-2B visas, L-1 visas, and J-1 visas. The temporary suspension—which is set to run until the end of 2020—will only apply to new employment …
READ MOREThe COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has brought the country to a near standstill. While California has managed to control the spread of the virus better than many other states, the impact of COVID-19 is still devastating. The California Department of Public Health reports that nearly 25,000 cases have already been confirmed as of April 15th. The …
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How To Go From F-1 Visa Or OPT To Work Visa Or Green Card Let’s say you’re on an F-1 visa. You’re an international student, and you’re getting ready to start your OPT. Or perhaps you’re already on OPT, or your OPT may be about to end. Now you’re wondering what’s next in …
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READ MOREAn 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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