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The i601A Waiver Application Mistake You Must Avoid

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Welcome to your weekly immigration show, this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group in Sacramento and today I want to talk to you about a serious mistake that I saw today.

It was an individual who trusted this attorney who made a grave mistake – they filed the case without an underlying Green Card application. Well what kind of case? An i 601 Waiver case. So any I-601 Waiver [as in this case – it was for an I-212 case], needs to have an underlying application that is either based off of a form I-485 or an immigrant visa.

Now that applies as well to an I-601A case as well you must have an immigrant visa pending for an I-601A. This is basic and this attorney missed it and it was just so sad to see how this person wasted so much time in their life, so much money, only to, at the end of the day, find out that this Green Card application should have been plowed.

So i want to make sure that you stay informed, you know it’s going on watch my other videos. This is how on this individual newsom that something was a miss that the attorney would only submitted very minimal supporting documentation, four to six sentences supporting the whole application, where in our situation when we represent clients we prepared a legal brief supporting all of the arguments and extensive documentation demonstrating the Hardship.

So you want to make sure that when you submit your application, especially in thePresident Trumpera, that one you have a Green Card application that’s supporting the whole I-601 or I-601A.

Oh and also that you are putting your best foot forward because I don’t want you to waste years of your life and then many times, in many situations, thousands of dollars when you can get a break the first time.

So I invite you to contact our office at (916) 613-3553 or email us at info@ranchodlaw.com to make sure that you are informed. Thank you have an awesome day.

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Important Tax Issues that Affect Immigration Applications and Businesses

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In this episode, host Kaushik Ranchod is joined by John Milikowsky. John is the Founder and Senior Attorney at Milikowsky Tax Law. Prior to that John was a manager and owner of several small businesses for 20 years. John was named one of the top 3 San Diego tax attorneys by the San Diego Tribune.

What are the tax implications for immigrants, and what are some common mistakes people make in tax preparation?

Listen in this week as Kaushik Ranchod and John Milikowsky talk about what immigrants can do if they have a foreign bank account, how recent changes in the Trump Administration affects the tax laws, and some common mistakes that happen around tax preparation.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • [2:52] What to do when an immigrant has a foreign bank account
  • [5:18] Foreign banks are required to report US bank accounts to the US Treasury
  • [6:57] What made John want to be a tax attorney?
  • [10:09] How Trump Administration changes affect the tax laws for immigrants
  • [15:15] The National Interest Waiver and taxes
  • [18:06] Mistakes small businesses make in tax preparation
  • [20:49] Information shared with a CPA is not protected
  • [22:24] People often don’t report their income

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They also help immigrants navigate the complicated immigration process today. Ranchod Law Group has been in business for nearly 20 years in Northern California and serves clients nationwide. Contact Ranchod Law Group today for details on how the firm can help you to solve your immigration challenges. You can visit Ranchod Law Group or call 916-613-3553 or email info@ranchodlaw.com.

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J-1 Visa Success Story: Egyptian national, Form I-612 Waiver Approval

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  • Date of submission: 12/19/2018
  • Date of approval: 11/06/2019

J-1 Visa Waiver Approval Notice: I-612 Application to wave foreign residence requirements




The holiday season is a time for family and togetherness. In our line of work, we are fortunate to be able to help many families remain in the United States together. We had the pleasure of working with an Egyptian national who came to the United States on a J-1 visa in order to conduct cutting-edge research on environmental problems related to water contamination and the effect of aquatic life. He was subject to the two-year residency requirement, which would have meant that his two United States-born daughters who would have had to go to Egypt with him if the waiver of the requirement were not approved. His youngest daughter has suffered from a host of health issues since birth, so her relocation to Egypt where medical standards are well below those of the United States could have disastrous long-term consequences. His daughter suffered from difficulty breathing at birth, which could lead to various health concerns in the future, including hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
The Ranchod Law Group was able to successfully overcome the high burden to show that client’s daughters would suffer extreme hardship if the waiver were denied and they were required to live in Egypt for two years. Through in-depth country research, intensive document collection, and our no-stone-unturned approach, we were able to demonstrate to USCIS that even two years spent in Egypt would adversely affect client’s two daughters. We covered arguments spanning from:

  • medical standards in Egypt;
  • safety of children;
  • economic conditions in the country and how they would affect the two girls’ quality of life.

After receiving a challenging Request For Evidence (RFE), we were able to secure an approval for our client’s waiver application in less than one year. Our clients will rest a bit easier this holiday season, knowing that their family can remain in the United States and maintain their quality of life.

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The difference between Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visas

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When applying for a visa to enter or stay in the United States, there are a host of options. While the different visas are all distinct, some of them may seem very similar to each other, and choosing the right one is absolutely essential for the completion of a successful visa.

So what are the different visa options? What are the differences between the Immigrant and non-immigrant visas? 

In this episode, Kaushik Ranchod goes into some of the differences between the immigrant and non-immigrant visas, what will be required from a sponsor when they are utilized, and the difference between a change of status and consular processing.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • [1:50] Consular processing versus change-of-status
  • [2:20] The different types of visas
  • [4:31] What happens when you have a job to go back to in your home country
  • [5:20] An immigrant visa is a bit different
  • [6:09] What is needed from a joint sponsor

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Ranchod Law Group has a mission to provide freedom and prosperity for immigrants and help more businesses to connect to top talent. The Ranchod Law Group believes that immigrants add tremendous value to the US economy seek to help companies grow with help from the immigrant talent that can contribute to their bottom line. 

They also help immigrants navigate the complicated immigration process today. Ranchod Law Group has been in business for nearly 20 years in Northern California and serves clients nationwide. Contact Ranchod Law Group today for details on how the firm can help you to solve your immigration challenges. You can visit Ranchod Law Group or call 916-613-3553 or email info@ranchodlaw.com.

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The contents of this post and podcast episode are intended to convey general information only and not to provide legal advice or opinions. The contents of this podcast and show notes, and the posting and listening of the information in this podcast and in these show notes, should not be construed as, and should not be relied upon for, legal or tax advice in any particular circumstance or fact situation.  The information presented on this podcast may not reflect the most current legal developments. No action should be taken in reliance on the information contained in this podcast and we disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the contents of this site to the fullest extent permitted by law. An attorney should be contacted for advice on specific legal issues.

 

How and Why to Educate the Public About Important Immigration Law Changes 

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The complexity of the immigration process can be daunting and confusing. There are a myriad of different options for those who are dreaming of making a new life in America. That complexity is only getting more intense in the current political climate, as laws continue to change and develop. Education about the process is a very important part of successfully moving to the United States.

Finding quality information about the immigration process can be difficult, however. The laws and processes are dynamic, and on top of that many sources of information do not give out education for free. While Kaushik has a business to run, he still believes that what you put into the world is what you get back, and the important thing is providing useful information to those who need it.

In this episode, Kaushik Ranchod welcomes John Corcoran onto the podcast. The tables are turned, and John will talk to Kaushik about how and why he wants to educate the public about the immigration process.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • [2:35] Why Kaushik wants to educate people
  • [3:50] Things are changing quickly in the current political climate
  • [6:04] Some info on the books Kaushik has written
  • [6:54] Discussion on Kaushik’s Spanish-language radio show
  • [8:54] What is the future of legal education?

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They also help immigrants navigate the complicated immigration process today. Ranchod Law Group has been in business for nearly 20 years in Northern California and serves clients nationwide. Contact Ranchod Law Group today for details on how the firm can help you to solve your immigration challenges. You can visit Ranchod Law Group or call 916-613-3553 or email info@ranchodlaw.com.

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How To Get a J1 Hardship Waiver Approved Even If You Are From India

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Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here from The Ranchod Law Group – Happy Friday! If it’s Friday when you’re watching this, which it is here because we’re live, we’re gonna talk about IndianJ-1waivers.

Typically, these are more difficult than other countries to get such as Egypt, but it is possible. We just got one approved.

I wanted to share our latest success story, and here we have – it’s aJ-1hardship, Extreme Hardship Waiver for and want to welcome here for (and I want to welcome you, for those of you joining live you can call us at (916) 613-3553 if you do have any questions) but back to the topic at hand – IndianJ-1waivers.

So we have a physician who is also a mom and she’s from India and she has a daughter and we got an approval for based off of the relationship to her US citizen daughter. Now how did we do that? That’s a great question, especially in thisTrumpclimate where things have gotten harder! Well the way that we did it was we demonstrated the Hardship to the daughter: if she had to stay here she wouldn’t be able to stay here because she was reliant on her mother for maternal care – she needed to actually have breastfeeding because she was rejecting infant formula. That’s argument number one. Second argument was career and Financial Hardship to the US citizen husband. He was going to be able to naturalize in two years. Second to financial hardship, they had a home that they would have had to sell and then, additionally, there were also some serious medical issues that the child was going through that require the use of a medical specialist in the United States.

So by making all of these arguments we were able to get an approval and if you have questions as to whether or not your case would be approved or not, I invite you to contact our office – pick up the phone call us (916) 613-3553 or Email Us, if you have a question you want answered just post a comment and we will talk to you next week. Thank you have an awesome day.

What Will Happen with DACA?

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DACA, or the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, has been in the news more and more in recent years. The program was designed for children who came to the United States without their decision. For many of these kids, who can be quite older now, this is the only country they know. They may not even speak the language of the country they were brought from.

The program, originally instituted by executive order under President Obama, is under fire in the Trump Administration. This week host Kaushik Ranchod is joined by John Corcoran to discuss the past, current, and possible future of DACA.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • [2:24] What is DACA?
  • [3:14] Some kids don’t even know they weren’t born here
  • [4:33] Why DACA is in the news today
  • [5:10] When will the Supreme Court decide the fate of DACA, and what are the possible outcomes
  • [7:23] What the worst-case scenario would be
  • [8:18] Possible fallout if the Supreme Court rules executive orders unconstitutional
  • [9:22] What people can do while they wait for the ruling

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They also help immigrants navigate the complicated immigration process today. Ranchod Law Group has been in business for nearly 20 years in Northern California and serves clients nationwide. Contact Ranchod Law Group today for details on how the firm can help you to solve your immigration challenges. You can visit Ranchod Law Group or call 916-613-3553 or email info@ranchodlaw.com.

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How to Build a Thriving Law Firm Business

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Success is not always entirely within the control of those who seek it. Fortune, however, favors the bold, as they say. It also favors those who have a vision and a team behind them that is all-in. 

The best way to find out how to be successful is to talk with those who have already achieved success. Host Kaushik Ranchod is definitely one of those people.

In this episode, Kaushik is joined by John Corcoran to turn the tables on him and find out what has made Kaushik so successful in his life and Practice. Listen in as they talk about the driving factors of success, creating a strong office culture, and the importance of having a vision.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • [2:04] The driving factors of building a successful Law Firm or business
  • [3:56] It is helpful to let employees clear the air with each other
  • [5:33] The hiring process is key to a successful business
  • [9:50] The balance between being a boss and being friendly with your team
  • [11:26] How to stay connected with your team when working remotely
  • [13:33] Maintaining a positive culture in the workplace
  • [14:46] Marketing strategies Kaushik has used
  • [16:52] Having a Vision is important to building success

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They also help immigrants navigate the complicated immigration process today. Ranchod Law Group has been in business for nearly 20 years in Northern California and serves clients nationwide. Contact Ranchod Law Group today for details on how the firm can help you to solve your immigration challenges. You can visit Ranchod Law Group or call 916-613-3553 or email info@ranchodlaw.com.

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J1 Waiver Case Studies

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The J1 Waiver can be a tricky process to get through. Candidates who are wanting to apply and learn more about the process can research the details and learn all they can, but sometimes it is helpful to hear some real-world examples.

This week host Kaushik Ranchod talks about the J1 Waiver process through detailing some examples. Listen in as he talks about two case studies of successful immigrants who come to the US by way of the J1 Waiver, and details some of the arguments that he used in order to get these Waivers approved.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • [1:34] A recent case study of a successful J1 Waiver
  • [2:26] Career disruption as a reason for “exceptional hardship”
  • [3:02] Continuing to build the case for the J1 Waiver
  • [4:09] Case study #2
  • [6:06] It is important to demonstrate a hardship

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They also help immigrants navigate the complicated immigration process today. Ranchod Law Group has been in business for nearly 20 years in Northern California and serves clients nationwide. Contact Ranchod Law Group today for details on how the firm can help you to solve your immigration challenges. You can visit Ranchod Law Group or call 916-613-3553 or email info@ranchodlaw.com.

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