Applying for a green card is one of the most important steps in an immigrant’s journey, and in 2026, it will be more important than ever to get it right the first time. Increased scrutiny, longer processing times, and stricter documentation standards mean that even small mistakes can result in delays or denials. If you…
If you’re searching for a green card lawyer in Sacramento, you’re likely looking for clarity, security, and a permanent future in the United States. Applying for a green card can be overwhelming, especially when immigration laws, eligibility rules, and processing times are constantly changing. At Ranchod Law Group, we help individuals and families throughout Sacramento…
If you want to live, work, or study in the United States, you’ve probably heard the terms “visa” and “green card.” Although they’re often used together, they are not the same thing , and understanding the difference is essential for planning your immigration journey. At Ranchod Law Group, we often meet clients who aren’t sure…
Becoming a lawful permanent resident commonly known as a green card holder is one of the most important milestones in your U.S. immigration journey. A green card gives you the right to live, work, and build your future in the United States permanently. At Ranchod Law Group, we help clients across California and nationwide understand…
If you live in Elk Grove, California, and dream of becoming a permanent resident of the United States, applying for a green card is the key step toward building your future here. A green card grants you the legal right to live and work in the U.S. permanently, and can eventually lead to U.S. citizenship….
Green card denials can catch you off guard, often for reasons you never expected. In our YouTube video, we reveal 10 surprising reasons applications are denied and share expert tips to help you avoid these mistakes. Watch now to protect your green card application!
Explore whether children can obtain a green card through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) in this informative video. Learn about the qualifications, application process, and necessary documentation needed to navigate this path to legal residency. Gain essential insights into transforming lives with SIJS and understand the support available for youth seeking legal status.
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…
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? 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…
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!
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!
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will cover Green Cards – Watch to learn more!
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…
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!
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over How to Get a Green Card Approved Without an Interview – Watch to learn more!
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Path to Citizenship in 2022 | Green Card for Spouse – Watch to learn more!
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over How to Expedite Your Green Card Case and Breaking News for Medical Exam, I693 – Watch to learn more!
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over USCIS Extends Green Card Renewal Validity Period – Watch to learn more!
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Visa Bulletin and Greencard Backlog 2022 – Watch to learn more!
Immediate Relative Green Card for Parents of U.S. Citizens When referring to family petitions where a U.S. citizen son would like to submit a petition to offer a parent legal status in the U.S., there are two parts involved: the U.S. citizen son filing the petition, or petitioner, and the parent of the U.S. citizen,…
Same-Sex Marriage Green Cards: What to Know WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SAME-SEX MARRIAGE GREEN CARDS On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the same legal right to marry in the United States as heterosexual couples under the Fourteenth Amendment. As a result and for immigration purposes, USCIS recognizes…
Can You Get a Green Card Without an Interview? Temporary Rules for Adjustment of Status don’t do this alone! Ranchod Law Group goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to write your legal brief. Can You Get a Green Card Without an Interview? In December, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that in accordance with the Department…
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod explains how to avoid the big green card mistake. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
Can you still Achieve a Permanent Resident Status? If you’re applying for a green card based on your family relationship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident parent, child, or spouse, you may never have considered how the process would change in the event of their death. Unfortunately, this has become an increasingly common…
What can cause you to lose your green card? Obtaining lawful permanent resident (“green card”) status can be a challenging and complex process. Although having a green card offers peace of mind that you can live and work permanently in the United States, certain circumstances can cause your permanent resident status to be revoked. Here…
Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube! Welcome to The Ranchod Law Group immigration show. Hi Friends, today we are talking about the marriage green card process, how to apply, and other options as well.
Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube! In todays Immigration Show, we’ll discuss what a green card holder needs to know when travelling outside the US – Check out our video today!
Welcome to another Immigration Show, in todays topic, we will be discussing on how to obtain a green card with no visa.
What is the difference between a marriage based green card and a fiancé visa? The difference between a marriage based green card and a fiancé visa is essential and makes the difference between a successful green card application and a rejected one. In this video, Immigration lawyer Kaushik Ranchod of the Ranchod Law Group…
Your Marriage-Based Green Card interview is crucial, and you need to be prepared to know what to expect. There is a lot of uncertainty around the questions an immigration officer is going to ask. You may not be prepared for the questions, and in this video, you will learn about seven common mistakes that…
There are many things that contribute to the success of a company. The element most common across differing industries is people. This week’s guest knows that as well as anyone. Scott Orn is in control of Operations at Kruze Consulting, an emerging Startup CFO Consulting company in the San Francisco area. Kruze works with over…
For most people who have not completed a law degree, the prospect of going through the immigration process is a daunting one. Getting a visa is no easy task, but there have been a number of misconceptions about the process which have sprung up over time. So what are the most common myths…
The immigration process can be a difficult one, but there are great opportunities for those who wish to seek opportunity in the United States. The E2 Entrepreneur Visa is perfect for those who have or are building a small business that can provide jobs and support the immigrant’s family. It can be a…
Permanent Labor Certification Green Card process is a great opportunity for immigrants to use their skills and experience to increase their chances of successfully immigrating to the United States. Candidates with qualifying educational and professional experience can be paired with employers who need to fill important positions in specialized fields such as medical,…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group and I’m here with Brian. Today we are talking about marriage green card interviews part 2. So Brian, what kind of questions have we been getting? The question is how early should someone arrive to the interview? I know in the notice it says 30…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group and I’m here with Brian for our weekly immigration update show and today we’re going to talk about who can file for an I-130 petition and why the USCIS processing times are taking so long. So first I’m gonna start off with the USCIS processing…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here with Brian and today we’ll answer the question: what is a 245 i? That’s what we’re going to be talking about, then family based form I-130 petitions. 245 i is just an awesome powerful tool that can overcome entering the United States without inspection: entering without inspection means you…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here from The Ranchod Law Group with Brian and you can call us at (916) 613-3553 . Today we’re going to talk about some green card updates and interview updates. So, one of the basic requirements for applying for green card is that you need a medical examination done by…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod Kaushik Ranchod from Sacramento with Brian and we’re here with our weekly get your immigration questions answered with The Ranchod Law Group . We’re going to talk about mistakes that are made when filing for the Fiancée visa . The Fiancée visa : some of the biggest mistakes Mistake number…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group!So today what we’re going to talk about are some “nuts and bolts” of the USCIS interview.So first of all as I’m talking today on March the 12th. When you have the USCIS interview, before you would put the notice in the box and they would…
What Happens at a USCIS or Embassy Immigration Interview what you need to know and useful information for your case. Also we’ll be updating you about the latest updates on the government shutdown and how it’s affecting cases. Additional information in this subject Citizenship Interviews: Latest Citizenship Interview News You Want to Hear Marriage Green…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here with Brian at The Ranchod Law Group for our weekly immigration show. Today we have some exciting topics that we’re going to talk about – we’re going to talk about green card loopholes that you may not have heard of, we’re going to talk about waivers, the I-751 were…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here with Brian for our weekly immigration update and today, what we’re going to talk about is how children that are in the military can sponsor their parents or a spouse or a parent can sponsor their spouse or child or a parent.Also I want to let you know…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from the The Ranchod Law Group and I want to thank you for tuning in to our weekly immigration show. Today what we’re going to talk about is… the need to remove the conditions on your greencard if you have a conditional green card. So why do you get a…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here from The Ranchod Law Group with Brian we are here for our weekly show. Today we are going to be talking about Violence Against Women Act (Violence Against Women Act). Violence Against Women Act applies to you if you’ve been abused or you received some form of Cruelty from…
We here at the The Ranchod Law Group know how stressful any immigration process can be—especially if your case requires you to return to your home country for a consular interview! Here are some questions many of our clients have at this stage in their immigration journey. What should I bring to the interview? How…
What’s going on in Sacramento? Well first of all processing time for the marriage-based greencard has slowed down. Greencards were once taking about four months to see approval, now they take almost a year. Another big change that has happened is around work authorization: previously work permit approvals were taking 90 days but then the laws changed: the U.S. government does…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod From the Ranchod Law Group, in the video of this blogpost I want to share some breaking news that has just occurred. Very recently a federal judge has reopened DACA which is awesome! This is another blow to President Trump’s blockage of DACA. This is great because we have so…
Hi this isKaushik Ranchod fromThe Ranchod Law Group and welcome to this video! Today we’re going to talk about the 30/60-Day Rule and the 90-Day Rule that Department of State (DOS) has recently implemented into their Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM). This update occurred in September 2017 and you might be asking: “Kaushik what is the…
New 90-Day Rule Affecting Adjustment of Status (Green Cards) for Spouses of U.S. Citizens Who Enter The U.S. With a Nonimmigrant Visa Frequently Asked Questions What has changed with the recent update in the Foreign Affairs Manual? Which are the Differences between the 30-60-Day Rule and the 90-Day Rule? Is the 30-60-Day Rule still valid?…
How Should I file for an I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence? The removal of conditions process is an additional safe-guard that USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) uses to make sure that a marriage was bona fide before approval for a permanent green card. If you obtained your green card through marriage and…
Going through the green card process can be very stressful from the beginning: collecting documents, filing your application, appearing for a biometrics appointment, and then waiting for up to six months to appear at an interview. Once applicants receive their notice to appear they tend to become even more stressed. The uncertainty of what will…
We are pleased to publish this recent endorsement by Nicole, who has recently been issued a Green Card. In this Testimonial, Nicole describes her experience with the Immigration Attorneys at the Ranchod Law Group: “I recently received my green card, I’m very pleased with the work that Yesenia Rosas from Ranchod Law Group did for…
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Form I-751 The removal of conditions process is an additional safe-guard that USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) uses to make sure that a marriage is bona fide before approval for a permanent green card. If you obtained your green card through marriage and had been married for less than two years when you received…
One of the top questions I get from my marriage based clients is Why would my case be denied? One of the top reasons that cases are denied is because the couple fails to demonstrate that they have a bona fide relationship. However, let me be more specific. The top reason that I have found…
3 questions you should ask your immigration attorney about marriage based green cards How do I overcome the burden of proof? Do you meet the affidavit of support (I864) requirements? Do I have appropriate Joint Documents? Related Information on Green Cards Green Card interview tips – changes with the Trump Administration Family petitions and less…
What is the difference between an employment authorization document and a greencard? Immigration attorney answers your questions about work permits and greencards What is the difference between an employment authorization document and a greencard? What is the difference between an employment authorization document (EAD or work permit) and a greencard (lawful permanent residence)? One of…
green card vs. U.S. Citizenship Green Card FAQ green card vs. U.S. Citizenship FAQ Ultimately, many of our clients desire to become lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or U.S. Citizens. Each status carries its own benefits. Here we will address the more common questions we hear in our practice from newgreen cardholders and naturalized…
At Ranchod Law we handle many cases of individuals with issues related to previous deportations and illegal presence (being present in the U.S. without legal status). The effect of your prior immigration violation/s depends on what exactly is the violation and when it occurred. Previously we covered the scenario of Luis. Luis entered and exited…
At both our Sacramento and our Stockton offices we often meet individuals who have entered the U.S. illegally via the border on more than one occasion. In specific circumstances, it is actually still possible to get your greencard. Take the following scenario: Luis is a hardworking family man. In the early 1990s, Luis crossed the…
Lawful permanent residents (greencard holders) can generally travel outside of theUnited Stateswithout difficulty. However, if you want to remain outside of the U.S. for a continuous period of six months or more, it would be wise to apply for a reentry permit prior to leaving the U.S. Applying for a Reentry Permit A reentry permit…
I entered illegally! Can I get a greencard? At Ranchod Law we are proud to have helped countless individuals legalize their status after having entered the U.S. illegally. If you entered illegally by committing immigration fraud (for example, by using a fake passport or visa at the airport or at the border or another point…
This is a continuation of the line of posts in which we are discussing waivers in adjustment of status cases. Adjustment of status is the process by which an individual who has a temporary status (a B Visa or an F Visa , for example) or no status (has an expired visa) can adjust their…
Recently, we have discussed waivers for criminal issues in adjustment of status cases. Adjustment of status is the process by which an individual who has a temporary status (a B Visa or an F Visa, for example) or no status (has an expired visa) can adjust their status to that of a lawful permanent resident…
At the Ranchod Law Group we have relationships with our clients over the course of several years. First, we may help the client with a temporary visa (an H1B or a L visa, for example). Second, we’ll obtain the client’s greencard (lawful permanent residency). Next, we’ll obtain the client’s U.S. citizenship (naturalization). Finally, we will…
In the next few weeks, we will be covering the topic of waivers in the context of adjustment of status. Adjustment of status is the process by which an individual who has a temporary status (a B visa or an F visa, for example) or no status (has an expired visa) can adjust their status…
Vea Pagina en Español Petitioning for my same sex spouse Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Do I need to be married to my same sex partner or is a relationship of long duration or cohabitation (living together) sufficient? In order for your same sex partner to receive any immigration benefits from your relationship, you two will…
A DUI (Driving Under the Influence) can have no effect or a negative effect on an application for a green card or citizenship. The specific charge, criminal history of the applicant, and any additional charges beyond the DUI determine how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will view the application. A first-time, simple DUI case…
If you are an undocumented immigrant who attended high school in California and want to attend a California public community college, college, or university, you may qualify to be an AB-540 student. An AB-540 student is eligible to pay in-state tuition rather than out-of-state tuition in schools belonging to the University of California, California State…
The Affidavit of Support is one of the most complicated and important forms required during the marriage based Green Card immigration process. If you are a United States Citizen or a Green Card holder, and you sponsor somebody to come to the United States, then you need to make certain promises to the US government….
The EB-1 employment green card is reserved for workers with extraordinary abilities, also called priority workers. It is divided into three groups: 1. Workers of Extraordinary Ability What is the definition of Extraordinary Ability? Extraordinary ability is defined as a level of expertize attained by only a small percentage of people who have risen to…
Understanding and Dealing with Local People Effectively – Using cross-culture communication skills for the exchange visitor (J-1), fiancé visa (K-1), permanent resident (green card) or business executive (L1, or E2 investor). You’ve come temporarily to study or work in the United States or permanently reside with your spouse. You’ve completed the legal process of obtaining…
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…
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…
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