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President Biden’s Groundbreaking Immigration Reform – Parole in Place
On June 18, 2024, the new “Parole in Place” was unveiled by DHS which was a crucial step to realizing President Biden’s promise of promoting family unity within the immigration system. Who May Qualify DHS will evaluate, on a case-by-case basis, requests for noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who: If granted parole, applicants can apply…
The Role of Immigration Attorneys in Navigating Complex Cases
The Role of Immigration Attorneys in Navigating Complex Cases U.S. immigration law can be challenging to navigate in even the most straightforward of cases, but it can be especially daunting in complex cases that involve waivers, or other multifaceted issues such as Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) or Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions. These…
Navigating U Visas and the U visa Green Card
Navigating U Visas and the U visa Green Card A Comprehensive Guide for you and Your Family Members – Form I-929 The U nonimmigrant status (U visa) is a crucial legal avenue for victims of certain crimes who have suffered physical or mental abuse and are willing to assist law enforcement in the investigation or…
Strategies for Advocating for SIJS Applicants
Strategies for Advocating for SIJS Applicants Each year, thousands of unaccompanied children and youth arrive in the United States seeking refuge from abuse, violence, extreme poverty, and instability in their home countries. Entering the country without a parent or legal guardian, these young people find themselves without an authorized immigration status. Consequently, they face restrictions…
Unlocking Opportunities for Undocumented Children: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Unlocking Opportunities for Undocumented Children: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status In recognition of the unique vulnerabilities of undocumented children in the United States, Congress enacted a federal law in 1990 to help them achieve lawful permanent residence. This distinct immigrant visa category, known as Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), was further clarified and expanded on in…
Marriage Green Card Document Affidavit
Welcome to The Ranchod Law Group! In this video, Kaushik will discuss in detail the Marriage Green Card Document Affidavit.
Comprehensive Guide On How To Beat Expedited Removal And Secure Your Future
Welcome to The Ranchod Law Group – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will provide a comprehensive guide on how to beat expedited removal and secure your future!
Mistakes To Avoid When Bringing A Family Member To The U.S.
Welcome to The Ranchod Law Group – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will cover some mistakes to avoid when bringing a family member to the U.S.
Work Authorization for Crime Victims
Welcome to The Ranchod Law Group – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Work Authorization for Crime Victims: A Path to Empowerment.
Affidavits for Marriage Green Cards: How They Can Help Your Case and What They Should Include
Affidavits for Marriage Green Cards: How They Can Help Your Case and What They Should Include If you’re applying for a marriage-based green card, one of the most important aspects of the process will be proving that your marriage was entered into in “good faith.” This means that you and your spouse got married with…
Immigration Options for DACA: Recent Developments and What Lies Ahead
Immigration Options for DACA: Recent Developments and What Lies Ahead The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been a lifeline for thousands of undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. While this program doesn’t provide permanent immigration status, it does offer temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for…
Unlocking Your Path to Permanent Residency: Removing Conditions on Green Cards
Unlocking Your Path to Permanent Residency: Removing Conditions on Green Cards For individuals who marry a U.S. citizen, the journey to permanent residency begins with a conditional green card, also known as a Conditional Permanent Resident Card or CR1. These unique green cards come with specific conditions that must be met before the individual can…
Why Are Green Card Waiver Applications Denied?
Why Are Green Card Waiver Applications Denied? Obtaining a green card and achieving lawful permanent residency in the United States is a significant milestone in the immigration journey. However, for individuals who are facing specific grounds of inadmissibility, the path to a green card often involves seeking waivers. Although many individuals successfully obtain waivers, there’s…
Navigating Expedited Removal Orders at U.S. Ports of Entry: What You Need to Know
Navigating Expedited Removal Orders at U.S. Ports of Entry: What You Need to Know At U.S. ports of entry, such as airports, seaports, and land border crossings, the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) holds the discretionary authority to issue expedited removal orders (Form I-860) when they refuse your admission for specific grounds. These orders…
USCIS Processing Times for July 2023
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over the USCIS Processing Times for July 2023 – Watch to learn more!
4 Top Tips for Staying in the US legally
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over 4 Top Tips for Staying in the US legally – Watch to learn more!
USCIS Launches PREMIUM PROCESSING for Additional Case Types
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will cover USCIS Launches PREMIUM PROCESSING for Additional Case Types – Watch to learn more!
July 2023 Visa Bulletin Update
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over the July 2023 Visa Bulletin Update – Watch to learn more!
Can I Travel Outside the U.S. After My U Visa is Approved?
Can I Travel Outside the U.S. After My U Visa is Approved? If you’ve been granted a U nonimmigrant status, commonly known as a U visa, you might wonder whether you can travel outside the United States. While traveling abroad is possible, there are some important considerations to keep in mind to avoid jeopardizing your…
USCIS Processing Times
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over USCIS Processing Times for I-130, Green Card, U Visa, I-601, I-601A, DACA Renewal, VAWA, & J1 Waiver – Watch to learn more!
July 2023 Visa Bulletin Update
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over July 2023 Visa Bulletin Update – Watch to learn more!
When Will I Get My Work Permit After Submitting My U Visa Application?
When Will I Get My Work Permit After Submitting My U Visa Application? The U visa program provides a pathway for victims of certain crimes to obtain legal status in the United States. Along with working with law enforcement to solve crimes and the possibility of eventual permanent residency, one of the key benefits of…
La Ley de Violencia contra la Mujer (VAWA)
la Ley de Violencia contra la Mujer (VAWA) view in english Que es una autopetición de la Ley de Violencia contra la Mujer (VAWA) En la mayoría de los casos de inmigración basados en la familia, los ciudadanos estadounidenses y los residentes permanentes legales deben presentar una petición en nombre de los miembros de su…
Speaking Like an Attorney: Enhance Your Verbal Skills
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go cover speaking like an attorney: Enhance Your Verbal Skills – Watch to learn more!
Puedes viajar mientras esperas la aprobación de tu Visa U
Puedes viajar mientras esperas la aprobación de tu Visa U View in English ¿QUÉ ES UNA VISA U? El Congreso de los Estados Unidos creó el estatus de Visa U para ayudar a las víctimas de delitos. El propósito de la Visa U es alentar a las víctimas de delitos a ayudar a las fuerzas…
Renovación de Green Card y Visa U
Renovación de Green Card y Visa U View In English Hola, aquí Kaushik Ranchod de The Ranchod Law Group, en vivo con Brian, nuestro asistente legal, hoy vamos a hablar sobre algunas leyes de inmigración y visas emocionantes. La razón por la que estoy tan emocionada hoy es porque estamos hablando de una de mis…
Solicitud de Visa U y viajar con Visa U – Presentación de Visa U
Solicitud de Visa U y viajar con Visa U – Presentación de Visa U View in English Hola, soy Kaushik Ranchod y Brian de The Ranchod Law Group con oficinas en Sacramento. Hoy vamos a hablar sobre las últimas actualizaciones con el cierre del gobierno y cómo eso afecta sus presentaciones y las Visas U…
The I-601 Waiver: A Pathway to Overcoming Inadmissibility Due to Alien Smuggling
The I-601 Waiver: A Pathway to Overcoming Inadmissibility Due to Alien Smuggling Navigating the complex world of immigration laws and waivers can be complex and overwhelming, especially regarding cases involving alien smuggling. While many associate “alien smuggling” with the illegal transportation or escorting of individuals across borders, the scope of this term, as defined by…
What Is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?
What Is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)? The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, established by Congress in 1990, allows foreign-born individuals to legally reside in the United States if their home country is facing unsafe conditions such as armed conflicts, environmental disasters, epidemics, or other extraordinary and temporary situations. TPS is granted by the Secretary of…
How to Get a Green Card and How it Works in 2023
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Green Card: How to Get a Green Card and How it Works in 2023 – Watch to learn more!
Can You Travel with an Expired Green Card?
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go cover if you can Travel with an Expired Green Card – Watch to learn more!
How to Build A Culture of Excellence with Core Values
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over How to Build A Culture of Excellence with Core Values – Watch to learn more!
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Your I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Your I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status How to Avoid Mistakes When Filing Your I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status Every year, thousands of people file their I-485 application for adjustment of status in the United States, hoping to obtain permanent residency and, ultimately, citizenship. However, many of these…
The Top 5 I-601A Waiver Mistakes You Need to Avoid
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over The Top 5 I-601A Waiver Mistakes You Need to Avoid – Watch to learn more!
Qualifying for Temporary Protected Status | TPS News
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Qualifying for Temporary Protected Status | TPS News – Watch to learn more!
Understanding the F-1 Student Visa
Understanding the F-1 Student Visa What You Need to Know About the F-1 Student Visa The F-1 visa allows full-time students to live in the United States temporarily while they attend an accredited academic institution that the U.S. government has authorized to accept international students. Since there are so many academic programs and places to…
Why You Need an Experienced Immigration Lawyer in Criminal Cases
Why You Need an Experienced Immigration Lawyer in Criminal Cases The importance of hiring an experienced immigration lawyer in criminal cases Working with an experienced immigration lawyer is helpful regardless of whether you plan to study in the U.S. or are applying for a green card. However, it’s particularly beneficial for those who have a…
I-601 Waiver: Don’t Make This Critical Mistake
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over the I-601 Waiver: Don’t Make This Critical Mistake – Watch to learn more!
PERM Labor Certification: The First Step for Employment-Based Green Cards
PERM Labor Certification: The First Step for Employment-Based Green Cards The Initial Step Towards Employment-Based Green Cards: PERM Labor Certification PERM stands for Program Electronic Review Management, which is often used to refer to the labor certification process for employers seeking permanent green card status for an employee. If you have a full-time job offer,…
J1 No Objection Waiver | An Immigration Attorney’s Guide
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over J1 No Objection Waiver | An Immigration Attorney’s Guide – Watch to learn more!
Green Cards Simplified
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will cover Green Cards – Watch to learn more!
Visa Bulletin Processing Times : What to Expect in the Coming Months
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over the Visa Bulletin Processing Times : What to Expect in the Coming Months – Watch to learn more!
Grief and Healing
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Grief and Healing: Insights on how to cope with loss from a 49-Year-Old Lawyer – Watch to learn more!
Does Pregnancy Make a Difference in a J1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver?
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod answers the question – Does Pregnancy Make a Difference in a J1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver?
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for K-1 Visa Adjustment of Status
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for K-1 Visa Adjustment of Status Avoid Common Mistakes When Applying for K-1 Visa Adjustment of Status The K-1 visa (also known as a fiancé visa) is one of the most commonly requested U.S. visas. Although most K-1 adjustments of status are granted, mistakes or omissions can lead to…
J1 Waiver Creative Hardships
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over an approved J1 waiver Creative Hardships – Watch to learn more!
The Importance of Having the In-Depth Knowledge of an Experienced Immigration Lawyer for Your Green Card Application
The Importance of Having the In-Depth Knowledge of an Experienced Immigration Lawyer for Your Green Card Application Benefits of an Experienced Immigration Lawyer for Green Card Application Applying for a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card) is an exciting step but often challenging process. It can take many years, and if done…
How to get a J1 waiver based off of hardship to a US citizen child
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over How to get a J1 waiver based off of hardship to a US citizen child – Watch to learn more!New Green Card Rule & Public Charge Grounds of Inadmissibility
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over New Green Card Rule & Public Charge Grounds of Inadmissibility – Watch to learn more!
