By Immigration Attorney Kaushik Ranchod
If you’re reading this, it’s highly probable that you’ve come to this site to research the steps and requirements to file a waiver of inadmissibility.
One of the grounds for overcoming a finding of inadmissibility determination, and, consequently, bringing you and your relative together in the US, is for you (the US citizen or the Permanent Resident aka “Qualifying Relative”) to collect evidence and describe your own “extreme hardship” as a result of being separated from your spouse (who, only by the governmental agency, is referred to as “Alien”).
What I acknowledge, as an Immigration Attorney, is the common sense involved of your feeling of “extreme hardship” by a ruling which denies the presence of your spouse, (present or future) . . . . and, further, to say that I understand that — to you — never, ever will it be “normal hardship,” no matter what the legal forms and methods of analysis indicate. Continue reading ‘Researching the I-601 Waiver on Ground of Extreme Hardship – a Common Sense Approach’
Who wouldn’t feel stressed by the following scene? You are sitting across from
a person you just met who now looks over some very personal information you
have provided for review. All your documents and forms have been collected and
prepared with great care for accuracy and completeness. Now this total stranger
asks you questions that appear to challenge your sincerity. You wonder, why
does this “all business” individual seem to doubt your stated purpose in coming
to this meeting? Don’t they know or care that you have already made choices and
changes in your relationships, career and lifestyle, some of which have involved
great sacrifice on your part in terms of time, money, and, yes, even more stress? Continue reading ‘Stress management during immigration interviews and marriage based green card interviews’
Treaty Investor E2 Visa can Help Your Investment Grow
As I’ve seen in working with clients in the San Francisco Bay area, the U.S. economy
continues to struggle, which I view as a possible opportunity and benefit for
foreign investors who want to succeed in the U.S and for the country itself. As
an immigration lawyer, I work with many foreign-born businesspeople who
have made or will make a substantial capital investment in their company in the
US and who want to come to this country in an effort to continue to develop it. Continue reading ‘E2 Visa Benefits Considered’
Published in
USCIS,
August 22, 2010
Sacramento Immigrant Asks Immigration Lawyer about Reason for Survey
The USCIS announced the results of its Policy Review Public Survey and with that
addressed exactly why the survey was performed and how it would be used. I
had received a question from an immigrant now living in the Sacramento area
concerning the usefulness of the survey. The question makes sense since surveys
can sometimes simply result in little follow through. Continue reading ‘Effect of USCIS Policy Survey’
Published in
USCIS,
August 21, 2010
When survey results are announced, as they were by the USCIS recently, the
numbers are important but they can seem impersonal. I was meeting an immigrant
in the Sacramento area who was especially interested in some of the data.
USCIS Survey
This is the first-ever public policy review by the USCIS and it is an attempt to ensure
that the agency is effectively adhering to its mission. Over 5,550 people responded
to the survey and they included employees using an immigrant or non-immigrant
visa, practitioners of immigration law, advocates, employers of immigrant and non-
immigrant visa holders, law enforcement and others. Continue reading ‘USCIS Policy Review Public Survey Results’
Question Raised by Sacramento Immigrant Focuses on Permanent Resident Card
As an immigration lawyer, I find that there’s often a need to make clarifications
regarding specific forms. There are so many forms associated with immigration
it’s easy to become confused. This happened the other day when someone from
Sacramento had a question regarding her permanent resident card, which is
commonly known as a green card.
Purpose of Replacement Green Card
It is important to understand that a replacement green card is not intended
for someone whose status as a conditional resident is expiring or to replace a
non-permanent visa. The replacement card is for people who already possess a
permanent resident card. The immigrant from Sacramento did already hold a green
card. Continue reading ‘Advice on Replacement Green Cards’
Arizona Reveals Need for US Immigration Law Reform to this San Francisco Attorney
This year, many US Senators and Congressmen have been pushing for immigration
reform. The president has been lobbied, rallies have been held, debates are ongoing
but immigration reform is still a concept and not a reality. The recent incidents in
Arizona have caused a lot of discussion and activity in the San Francisco Bay area
and Sacramento, where I consul clients on immigration. Continue reading ‘Immigration Lawyer Considers the Issue that Won’t Go Away’
Immigration Attorney in San Francisco Area Considers Latest Government H 1B Stats
The latest numbers concerning H 1B applications were updated by the USCIS about one week ago. Working as an immigration attorney with many firms and individuals in the San Francisco area who have a stake in this process, I’m always interested in these numbers.
Latest H 1B Numbers
As of the writing of this blog, the latest H 1B numbers see cap eligible petitions at about 28,500. There are 65,000 available. That means that 43.8% of the possible applications have been submitted. The H 1B with a master’s exemption has seen 11,900 petitions. There are a total of 20,000 such petitions available. Translated into a percentage, it looks like 59.5% of those H 1B petitions designated for those holding a masters or higher have been submitted. Continue reading ‘H 1B Cap Numbers Analysis’
San Jose Immigration Attorney Looks at New Figures in H 1B process
Just a few years ago, the cap for H 1B visa applications would be reached in a few days. The H 1B visa is designed to allow U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for specific types of jobs that demand special skills, knowledge and training. As an immigration attorney, once the process begins, which is April 1, I’ve found that those from the San Jose area and other parts of the state who come to my office are anxious to get their paperwork in before the cap is reached. Continue reading ‘It’s a Good Idea to Get H 1B Visa Applications In Early’
L1 Visa Blanket Requirements
San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Offers Insight on L1 Visa Blankets
Using a L1 visa blanket can save petitioning businesses a lot of time when trying to bring managers, executives and employees with specialized knowledge to the U.S. Non-blanket applications can take up to four months or longer while those submitted under the blanket can be facilitated quickly. Continue reading ‘L1 Visa Blanket Requirements’
