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How to Pass the Marriage Green Card Interview in 2025
Looking to ace your marriage green card interview in 2025 under the Trump administration? This video gives you the essential tips and latest updates you need to pass your interview with confidence—even as stricter policies return.
J1 Waiver Approval Despite Fulbright Funding: A Case of Family Hardship
Watch this compelling case study of a successful J1 waiver approval despite the applicant receiving prestigious Fulbright funding. At Ranchod Law Group, our skilled legal team understands the unique challenges involved in securing a J1 waiver, especially when government-sponsored funding like Fulbright is part of the equation. This video showcases how we developed a strong…
J1 Hardship Waiver Success: A Pakistani Applicant’s Journey
In this video, we explore a remarkable J1 hardship waiver case involving a Pakistani applicant who successfully navigated the complex waiver process. This case highlights how exceptional hardship factors—financial, medical, and emotional—were effectively presented to secure approval. The applicant faced significant challenges, including a Request for Evidence (RFE). With expert legal guidance from Ranchod Law…
Why a J1 Waiver Does Not Grant Lawful Status
As an immigration lawyer, I often hear clients assume that receiving a J1 waiver automatically grants lawful status in the U.S. This is a common misunderstanding, and it’s crucial to clarify the distinction between a J1 waiver and lawful status, especially when you’re navigating complex immigration processes. What Is a J1 Waiver? A J1 visa…
J1 Waiver Success: Overcoming Hardship with a Pakistani Applicant
Understanding the J1 Waiver Process The J1 waiver process can be complex. Many J1 visa holders must return home for two years after their program ends. This is called the two-year home residency requirement. However, if returning home causes exceptional hardship to a U.S. citizen spouse or child, a waiver may be possible. In this…
J1 Persecution Waiver: Triumph in 2024
Many J1 visa holders must spend two years in their home country after their program ends. This rule, called the two-year home residency requirement, can prevent you from staying in the United States or applying for a green card. However, the law allows for waivers in certain situations. One of the most important is the persecution…
National Interest Waiver Requirements: 3 Steps to Green Card Success
Are you pursuing your American dream but feeling overwhelmed by the traditional EB-2 green card process? The National Interest Waiver (NIW) offers a powerful alternative. By meeting three essential requirements, you can bypass the labor certification process and fast-track your path to a green card. What Is the National Interest Waiver? The National Interest Waiver…
Exceptional Hardship vs. Mere Separation: Understanding J1 Waiver Requirements
Learn the key differences between mere separation and exceptional hardship for J1 waivers. Discover what counts as exceptional hardship — medical, educational, psychological, or financial — and how to document it. Can hardships combine to strengthen your case? This guide provides insights, examples, and filing tips to help you navigate the 2-year home residence requirement.
J1 No Objection Waiver Approval: A Peruvian Applicant’s Success Story
In this video, we share how our client from Peru successfully obtained a J1 no objection waiver. We cover key timelines, eligibility, and challenges—like whether government-funded applicants can apply. If you’re considering a no objection waiver, this video offers valuable insights to help you stay in the U.S. and advance your career.
Winning a J1 Waiver: A Filipino Teacher’s Success Story and RFE Tips
In this video, we dive into the compelling journey of a J1 waiver success story. Our client, a dedicated teacher from the Philippines, faced challenges when a Request for Evidence (RFE) was issued. Learn the proven strategies our firm used to overcome these hurdles and secure her J1 waiver approval. Whether you’re a J1 visa…
J1 Hardship Waiver Success: 2024 Indian Physician’s Story
In this 2024 J1 hardship waiver success story, we share how an Indian physician overcame the challenges of separation and relocation hardships. Facing the risk of being away from family or uprooting their life, we helped them secure a waiver. This video explains why filing for both separation and relocation hardships is crucial. Plus, learn…
How We Secured a J1 Waiver Approval with Fulbright Funding in 2024
Securing a J1 waiver with Fulbright funding can be challenging, but it’s possible! Watch this video to learn how we achieved approval in 2024. From overcoming obstacles to navigating the waiver process, this success story offers valuable insights for those on a similar path.
10 Surprising Reasons for Green Card Denials—and How to Avoid Them
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!
J1 Exceptional Hardship Waivers 2024: Requirements, Timelines, and Success Insights
Discover what it takes to secure a J1 exceptional hardship waiver in 2024. This video breaks down the eligibility criteria, processing times, and a real-life success story that could make a difference for your family. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to navigate the complexities of immigration and move closer to your American dream.
Simplifying the Visa Application Process
The visa application process doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this video, we guide you through every step, from completing the DS-160 form to understanding key deadlines and required documents. Whether you’re applying for a temporary stay, work, or study visa, this video simplifies it all. We also cover what happens after filing and provide…
Understanding Form I-693: Vaccination Requirements for Immigration
Form I-693 is essential for meeting immigration medical and vaccination requirements. In this video, our attorney covers everything you need to know, including who needs the form and tips for a smooth USCIS process. Watch below to get expert advice and avoid delays in your application.
Who Can Skip the Visa Interview? Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Explained
Did you know that some U.S. visa applicants may qualify for a visa interview waiver? Understanding visa interview waiver eligibility can save you time and simplify your application process. Typically, U.S. visas require an in-person interview at a consulate or embassy. However, certain applicants may be able to skip this step entirely. In our video,…
J1 Hardship Waiver Success: Strategies for Approval
Are you exploring options for a J1 hardship waiver? In this video, we share real-life success stories and expert strategies to help you understand eligibility, hardship claims, and the approval process. Learn how three applicants—from Kazakhstan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Nigeria—achieved J1 hardship waivers. Discover insights into hardships used, processing times, and outcomes. This must-watch…
5 J1 Waiver Success Strategies: Insights from Real Cases
Looking for proven J1 waiver success strategies? This blog post dives into five exceptional hardship waiver cases that highlight what works, especially for applicants from Egypt. You’ll learn about qualifying family members, how to effectively present hardships like relocation and separation, and the processing times for recent cases. These insights could make a difference in…
Living Without an SSN? Discover Legal Options with an ITIN
If you’re living without a Social Security Number, you might wonder how to manage taxes, open a bank account, or access other essential services. ITIN for legal options is a practical solution that helps individuals meet these needs legally. In this article, we’ll explore how an ITIN works, its benefits and limitations, and tips to…
Upgrading from U-Visa to Green Card: Essential Guide for 2024
Learn the essentials to upgrade from a U-Visa to a Green Card! Discover eligibility, required forms, and steps for family members of U-1 visa holders. Get expert guidance to secure your lawful status in the U.S.
How can Children Obtain a Green Card with Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions for J1 Waivers, National Interest Waivers and Green Cards
Imagine this: You’re a J-1 exchange visitor teaching at a university, but your dream is to stay here with your U.S. citizen spouse. You’ve heard that some waivers, like the Conrad 30 for doctors, need employer sponsorship, and you’re thinking, “Do I need a job sponsor to get my J-1 waiver, too?” Here’s the good…
Securing a J1 Hardship Waiver: A Physician’s Path to Keeping His Family Together
Securing a J1 Hardship Waiver can be a complex and emotional journey, especially for individuals with strong family ties in the U.S. This is the story of one of our clients, a physician who successfully obtained a waiver to stay with his U.S. citizen spouse, highlighting his resilience in facing relocation, financial, and mental health…
J1 Hardship Waiver Success: Egyptian Physician’s Path to Approval
Discover the inspiring success story of an Egyptian physician who obtained a J1 Hardship Waiver. This waiver allowed him to stay in the U.S. with his U.S. citizen child. For J1 visa holders, securing a J1 Hardship Waiver can be complex and challenging. The U.S. immigration system has specific requirements that applicants must meet to…
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.
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!
Visa Bulletin and USCIS Processing Times Update for 2023
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Visa Bulletin and USCIS Processing Times Update for 2023 – Watch to learn more!
2023 J1 Waiver Update and Processing Times
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over 2023 J1 Waiver Update and Processing Times – Watch to learn more!
I601a waiver 2023 Processing Times
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over I601a waiver 2023 Processing Times – Watch to learn more!
How to waive J1 visa two year requirement with a J1 Persecution Waiver
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over How to waive J1 visa two year requirement with a J1 Persecution Waiver – Watch to learn more!
Can You Apply For a J2 Waiver? – J2 Visa Essential Guide
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over if you Can Apply for a J2 Waiver? – J2 Visa Essential Guide – Watch to learn more!
The Top 5 Reasons You Need an Immigration Lawyer for Your I-601 Waiver
The Top 5 Reasons You Need an Immigration Lawyer for Your I-601 Waiver The Top 5 Reasons You Need an Immigration Lawyer for Your I-601 Waiver An I-601 waiver allows those found inadmissible to the United States under specific grounds to obtain certain immigration benefits. To qualify, you must be able to prove that being…
Latest News about COVID VACCINE and immigration
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over the latest news about COVID VACCINE and immigration – Watch to learn more!
Visa Bulletin January 2023 | Family and Employment Categories
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Visa Bulletin January 2023 | Family and Employment Categories – Watch to learn more!
How to Get a Green Card Approved Without an Interview
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!
I-601 Waivers for Misrepresentation
I-601 Waivers for Misrepresentation I-601 Waivers for Misrepresentation To be eligible to enter the United States, an individual must be deemed “admissible” under U.S. immigration law. Two of the reasons someone might be found inadmissible to enter the U.S. are fraud and misrepresentation. Although fraud and misrepresentation are considered separate reasons for inadmissibility purposes, they…
NEW PROCESS for VENEZUELANS
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over NEW PROCESS for VENEZUELANS – Watch to learn more!
Path to Citizenship in 2022 | Green Card for Spouse
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!
How to Expedite Your Green Card Case and Breaking News for Medical Exam, I693
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!
USCIS Extends Green Card Renewal Validity Period
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over USCIS Extends Green Card Renewal Validity Period – Watch to learn more!
How to get a J1 waiver approved primarily based on Country Conditions
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over How to get a J1 waiver approved primarily based on Country Conditions – Watch to learn more!
J1 Waiver Updates: Case study with Medical Hardship for a US Citizen Child
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over J1 Waiver Updates: Case study with Medical Hardship for a US Citizen Child – Watch to learn more!
U Visa: Visa for Victims of Criminal Activity
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over U Visa: Visa for Victims of Criminal Activity – Watch to learn more!
USCIS Processing Times for I-601 & I-601A Waivers
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over USCIS Processing Times for I-601 & I-601A Waivers – Watch to learn more!
Visa Bulletin and Greencard Backlog 2022
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Visa Bulletin and Greencard Backlog 2022 – Watch to learn more!
New DACA Rule
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over New DACA Rule – Watch to learn more!
What is INA Section 245(i)
All nonimmigrants with a temporary visa or green card must follow specific steps to become U.S. lawful permanent residents (to obtain a green card). If you try to stay in the U.S. without authorization, you may be subject to severe consequences. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) subsection 245(i) allows certain people who have an…
Good News: Three Top J1 Waiver FAQ’s
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will cover Good News: Three Top J1 Waiver FAQ’s – Watch to learn more!
Can You Travel While Waiting for Your U Visa to Be Approved
What is a U Visa? The United States Congress created U visa status to help crime victims. The purpose of the U visa is to encourage victims of crime to help law enforcement investigate and prosecute crimes without fear of being deported. However, the U visa doesn’t cover all crimes, including domestic violence, stalking, sexual…
2022 Updated Marriage Green Card Guide
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over 2022 Updated Marriage Green Card Guide – Watch to learn more!
Top 17 immigration documents to include for your I601 & I601a waiver
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Top 17 immigration documents to include for your I601 & I601a waiver – Watch to learn more!
Immediate Relative Green Card for Parents of U.S. Citizens
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,…
What You Should Know About Same-Sex Marriage Green Cards
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…
What Is Law And What Is Not
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go what is law and what is not – Watch to learn more!
Ignored Hardship That Can Help You Win Your I601a and I601 Waiver
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over the often ignored hardship that can help you win your I601a and I601 waiver. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
What is Form I-864, Affidavit of Support?
Form I-864, also known as an Affidavit of Support, is a document required for most family-based (and some employment-based) immigration to show that individuals coming to the United States have adequate financial support from a sponsor. This is essentially a contract with the U.S. government stating that the financial sponsor agrees to support the beneficiary…
I-212 Waivers or Permission to Reapply
Foreign nationals who have been deported or ordered removed from the United States are prohibited from returning to the country for a specific period of time. If they would like to enter the U.S. before the end of that period, they must apply for an I-212 waiver or “permission to reapply.” How Long is Re-entry…
Can You Get a Green Card Without an Interview? Temporary Rules for Adjustment of Status
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…
Is That a Law or Not?
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over Is that a Law or Not?. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
How Often Ignored Hardship That Can Help You Win Your I601a And I601 Waiver
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will cover how often ignored hardship that can help you win your I601a and I601 waiver. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
From Deportation and Attempted Suicide to the White House – An Immigrant’s journey to citizenship
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over From Deportation and Attempted Suicide to the White House – An Immigrant’s journey to citizenship. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
What to Know About the USCIS Biometrics Appointment
What to Know About the USCIS Biometrics Appointment Depending on the type of application you’re filing, you might be required to go to the USCIS office for a biometrics appointment. For example, you may be required to provide biometrics if you’re filing: ➤ I-485 Adjustment of Status or Green Card application ➤ I-765 Application for…
Three Common I864 Myths and Affidavit of Support
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will explain the three common I864 myths and Affidavit of Support. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
Do You Need an Immigration Lawyer for a J1 Waiver?
Do You Need an Immigration Lawyer for a J1 Waiver? Do You Need an Immigration Lawyer for a J1 Waiver? If you’re planning to apply for a J1 waiver, you might be wondering whether to go through the process by yourself or hire an immigration lawyer. Although you’re not required to work with a lawyer,…
2022 Update For J1 Waivers
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will explain the 2022 Update for J1 Waivers. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
2022 Update for I-601 & I-601A
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will explain the 2022 Update for I-601 & I-601A. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
How To Immigrate To America Legally
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will explain how to immigrate to America legally. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
The Top 17 Documents You Need to Include in Your Hardship Waiver Application
The Top 17 Documents You Need to Include: When it comes to filling out an I-601 or I-601A application, it’s best to include as much documentation as possible. To help you, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common documents you’ll need to include. Keep in mind that some of these may not…
Premium Processing
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will be discussing premium processing. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
How A Bill Becomes A Law
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod goes over how a bill becomes a law. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
How To Avoid The Big Green Card Mistake
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!
How to Write an I601 Extreme Hardship Argument
How to Write an I601 Extreme Hardship Argument don’t do this alone! Ranchod Law Group goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to write your legal brief. Mention this page & we’ll reduce our usual $150 consultation fee to $99 for I601/I601A & marriage based Green Cards How to Write an I601 Extreme Hardship Waiver Argument If you’ve…
Step by Step Waiver – How To Win Your Case
Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube! Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod explains what works for I-601 waiver. Watch to learn more!
Breaking News: USCIS extends work authorization?
Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube! Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will go over USCIS extends work authorization. Watch to learn more!
How you can win your I601A waiver with Extreme Hardship
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will be discussing How you can win your I601A waiver with Extreme Hardship. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
Case Study: Approved I-601A Waiver with Mental and Health Hardship
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will be going over a Case Study: Approved I-601A Waiver with Mental and Health Hardship. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
How to avoid deportation when you need a J1 waiver
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will be discussing How to avoid deportation when you need a J1 waiver. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
Case Study – J1 Hardship Waiver Approved
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will be covering a case study about a J1 Hardship Waiver Approved for Client from China with Government Financing. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
How To Get A J1 Waiver Approved With Government Funding
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will be discussing how to get a J1 waiver approved with government funding. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
I601 & I601A updates for 2022
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will be going over I601 & I601A updates for 2022. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
J1 Waiver Updated Guide
Welcome to our Immigration Show – In todays topic, Kaushik Ranchod will be explaining the 2022 update for J1 waivers. Watch to learn more! Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube!
How to Write an I601A Extreme Hardship Waiver Argument
How to Write an I601A Extreme Hardship Waiver Argument don’t do this alone! Ranchod Law Group goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to write your legal brief. Mention this page & we’ll reduce our usual $150 consultation fee to $99 for I601/I601A & marriage based Green Cards How to Write an I601A Extreme Hardship Waiver Argument When…
Achieving Permanent Resident Status After the Death of a Spouse or Sponsor
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…
USCIS Announces New Plan to Reduce Case Backlogs and Processing Times
At the end of March, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the agency will be working to reduce backlogs, increase premium processing for additional form types, and ensure timely access to employment authorization documents. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and limited resources from the previous administration, USICS has been left with a large number…
Actions That Can Cause You to Lose Your Permanent Resident (Green Card) Status
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…
Breaking News – USCIS has announced expanded premium processing and reducing backlogs
Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube! USCIS Announces New Actions to Reduce Backlogs, Expand Premium Processing, and Provide Relief to Work Permit Holders. Check out our video to learn more!
Immigration: When Not To File The I-601A Waiver
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H-1B Lottery Denied: Your Options
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Common Reasons You Might Need an Immigration Lawyer
Do you need an immigration lawyer to help you with your case? Have you wondered if you need an immigration lawyer to help you with your case? Although you’re not required to work with a lawyer, there are many instances where it can significantly increase the chances of your case getting approved, especially if it’s…
Marriage Green Card 2022: When should you file?
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.
Differences Between I-601 and I-601A: Using Hardships To Get Approval
Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube! Today we will be discussing the differences between I-601 and I-601A: Using Hardships To Get Approval. Check out our video today to learn more!
Approved J1 waiver Case Study in 2022 even with Government Funding
Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube! In todays Immigration Show, we will be discussing an approved J1 waiver case study in 2022 even with government funding. Check out our video for more!
What a green card holder needs to know when travelling outside the US
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!
How to get your Work Authorization Expedited
Want to keep up to date with the latest immigration news? Subscribe to our YouTube! Welcome to The Ranchod Law Group immigration show. Today we will be discussing the topic around expediting your work permit. Check out our video for more info!
Expediting Employment Authorization Documents & Advance Parole Travel Documents
Five years ago, USCIS took an average of three months to issue employment authorization documents (EADs) and advance parole (AP) travel documents; today, it can take nine months or longer for the agency to issue the documents. Understandably, these delays can create significant hardships for those waiting on their documentation.For this reason, it’s recommended you…
Understanding the Three and Ten-Year Bars
Many undocumented immigrants encounter barriers that make securing lawful status difficult; among these barriers are the three- and ten-year bars. While individuals may meet the requirements to adjust their legal status, they’re often required to leave the country and re-enter with a valid visa to have their status adjusted. However, the three- and ten-year bars…
The 2022 H1B Lottery
How the H1B Visa Lottery Works
The H1B visa category is intended for highly skilled professionals who will be employed in the United States by a company with a U.S. presence. Since the demand for these types of visas is high, the USCIS relies on a lottery system to select applicants that meet the annual…
What’s the Difference Between O and P Visas?
What’s the Difference Between O and P Visas?
Both O and P visas are temporary visas issued to foreign nationals in the entertainment industry, including athletes. There are no limits to how many of these visas can be issued each year. Each type of visa also allows immediate family members to apply for their own…
Latest Immigration news: work authorization if victim of violent crime
In today’s Immigration Show, I’ll be discussing the U Visa. The U Visa overcomes multiple immigration violations. So, how do you qualify? Check out our video to learn more!
Amazing I601A Example of Extreme Hardship
Welcome back to another Immigration Show with Kaushik Ranchod. In todays video we will be discussing one way in which you can become legal if you entered without a visa, or if you are subject to the 10 year or 3 year bar. Stick around and check out our video today!
How to Obtain a Green Card with no visa -EWI?
Welcome to another Immigration Show, in todays topic, we will be discussing on how to obtain a green card with no visa.
Build Back Better Framework – The Much Needed Reform
The Build Back Better Framework Proposes Much-Needed Reform On October 28, 2021, President Biden announced the framework for the Build Back Better Act, a $1.75 trillion social policy and climate change bill that includes $100 billion allocated for the reformation of the U.S. immigration system. If passed by Congress, the bill would be the largest…
House Passes New Immigration Policies: The Build Back Better Bill
House Passes New Immigration Policies: The Build Back Better Bill In todays Immigration Show, we will be discussing the Build Back Better Bill and what it includes. Watch our video to learn more
How Does Parole in Place Works?
Welcome to the Ranchod Law Group immigration show. Today we will be discussing how parole in place works. Check out our video to learn more.
100 Billion for Immigration as part of Spending Bill
Today we are discussing Bidens proposed 100 Billion. What happens if the bill is approved? What are my thoughts on it? Check out our video to learn more!
J1 Waiver Case Study with Fullbright Funding
Welcome to The Ranchod Law Group immigration show. Today we will be going over a J1 case waiver case study – Check out our recent video to learn more!
What J1 waiver Documents do you need?
Welcome to The Ranchod Law Group immigration show. Today we will be discussing what J1 waiver documents you need and an extra case study. If you enjoy this content like the video, subscribe and comment down below with any immigration topic you would like us to talk about.
Top I601A waiver and Green Card Legal Questions and Misconceptions
Welcome to our immigration show! In today’s topic, we will be answering some of the top questions we’ve been getting. Can US citizen child file for me? Who is a qualifying relative? What are the processing times for the I-601A? We’ll also be sharing a case study. Learn more by checking out our video!
Request for Evidence for I-601A: What you can do to avoid it
In today’s show – I will be discussing request for evidence for I-601A and what you can do to avoid it. Watch our video to learn more.
Gratitude. More Love, No Frustration
Let’s talk personal development – in this video I will be talking about gratitude. Why am I talking about it? It’s so easy to take life for granted and there is so many things to be appreciative of. Take a few minutes to look at what is going right in your life. Check out todays…
All You want to Know About Afghan Nationals on Parole into the US
The fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban has prompted a refugee crisis. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, certain people can use parole as a tool to enter the US without a visa and stay for a stipulated time. As per the reports of UNHCR, more than 550,000 Afghans have been moved because of the…
BREAKING NEWS – Immigration Medical Exam COVID Vaccination
The immigration medical exams are required for green card applicants – Check out today’s video and see how COVID has affected the medical exam.
I601A Waivers: Case Studies
Kaushik Ranchod from the Ranchod Law Group welcomes you to this episode of the Immigration show. On our video today, we’ll be taking a deep dive on 2 case studies for I601A Waivers.
What is the difference Between J1 Persecution Waiver and J1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver
Kaushik Ranchod from the Ranchod Law Group welcomes you to this episode of the Immigration show. In this episode, Kaushik will talk about case studies for J-1 waivers. In particular, the case studies covered in this episode are the J-1 persecution waiver and the J-1 exceptional hardship waiver. J-1 Persecution Waiver The first case study…
Marriage green cards in 2021, changes and procedures explained
Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group in Sacramento welcomes you to this episode of the immigration show with updates on the marriage-based green card. Marriage-based green cards are one of the most frequently filed cases here at our office in Sacramento. In this video, Kaushik details the marriage-based green card process and talks…
J-1 Waiver Success Stories – J-1 Hardship Waiver and I-612 Case
In this Article Kaushik talks about the J-1 exceptional hardship waiver; Here you will learn about two recent successful case studies that our team of immigration attorneys successfully managed these J-1 Visa hardship waivers, approved by USCIS. J-1 Exceptional Hardship Waivers: Hardship to Children Kaushik addresses hardship to children. You’ll want to learn about these…
Historia de éxito de un perdón I-601A de un cliente que permaneció por 15 años en los EEUU.
Fecha de presentación: 10 de agosto de 2017 Fecha de aprobación: 1 de diciembre de 2017 Perdon aprobado para un Brasileño que entró al país ilegalmente y permaneció ilegal por 15 años Los Factores de este caso El cliente entró ilegalmente al país 15 años atrás. El cliente permanece ilegal desde su entrada. Cliente se…
Carta De Aceptación De Perdón I-601A Y Una Exitosa Historia Para Ciudadano De Guatemala
Aquí en Ranchod Law Group, nos encargamos de asegurar en presentar y preparar el mejor caso posible para cada uno de nuestros clientes. Esto es evidente para la gran aprobación de nuestros perdones I-601A. Un Caso Reciente De Un Perdón I-601A De Un Ciudadano De Guatemala Una historia exitosa de un perdón I-601A puede ser…
Ejemplos de perdones I-601A exitosos
Hola, aquí Kaushik Ranchod de The Ranchod Law Group, aquí para nuestra actualización semanal con Brian también. Hoy vamos a discutir algunos ejemplos de perdonesI-601A exitosos. Tu has hecho preguntas y nosotros queremos contestarlas. PERDONES I-601A APROBADOS – DOS HISTORIAS DE ÉXITO Recientemente recibimos dos historias exitosas de perdones I-601A aprobados. QUE HACE UN PERDÓN…
How to win your Misrepresentation fraud: a 212 (i) waiver approval and success story
Hi, there this is Kaushik Ranchod from the Ranchod Law Group. Welcome to our immigration show. Today I’m going to be talking about 212 (i) waivers for fraud or willful misrepresentation. If you’ve committed fraud or willful misrepresentation and are applying for a green card, you may qualify for a 212 (i) waiver. In…
I-601A waiver: What You Must Know About Arguing Extreme Hardship
Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group welcomes you to this article based on the Ranchod Law Group Immigration Show videos. You’re going to want to stay tuned and watch this video to learn about some of our recent success stories and how our team of dedicated immigration attorneys has won I-601A waivers for…
Documento del perdón I-601a, El cliente ingresó Ilegal a Estados Unidos de México.
Los hechos sobre otra aprobación I-601A por ingresar ilegalmente a los Estados Unidos. Archivada: Julio 27, 2016 Aprobada: Diciembre 23, 2016 Cliente es de Mexico Cliente ingreso ilegal en el 2005 Cliente ha permanecido ilegal en los Estados Unidos Cliente se casó con un ciudadano americano que tiene varios hijos Todos los niños son ciudadanos…
Aprobacion del perdon I-601A para clientes mexicanos que ingresaron ilegalmente a los Estados Unidos.
Aprobación del perdón I-601A por ingresar y permanecer en los EE. UU. Ilegalmente para un cliente mexicano Fecha que el perdón fue archivado: Octubre 11, 2016 Fecha que el perdón fue aprobado: Agosto 14, 2017 Los hechos sobre el perdón provisional por presencia ilegal: El cliente ingresó ilegalmente y se quedó en los Estados Unidos…
Perdón i-601A para ciudadanos mexicanos – Seguro de salud, condiciones psicológicas y médicas
Nuestra oficina, con sede en Sacramento California, se siente orgullosa de tener un record de ayudar a nuestros clientes y sus familias a mantenerse unidas a través del proceso del perdon i-601, incluyendo nuestro último éxito – aprobación en 3 meses! Nuestro cliente es el esposo de una ciudadana americana y padre de dos hijos ciudadanos…
Marriage Based Green Card or Fiancé Visa Options: Which is the Best One for You?
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…
Explaining Extreme Hardship conditions for the I-601 Hardship Waiver
Immigration Attorney Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group in Sacramento, California, welcomes you to this immigration video and article. In this video, Kaushik will address three very frequent questions regarding the hardship waiver process which clients often ask. Does filing an I-601A or I-601 hardship waiver get you work authorization? Work authorization and…
I-601A Waiver Success stories: proving exceptional hardship
In this episode of The Ranchod Law Group Immigration show, managing attorney Kaushik Ranchod discusses two I-601A hardship waiver success stories for applicants from Guatemala and Central America. Getting such cases approved requires a great deal of work and attention to detail to bring cases like these approved for clients. The details of these…
Answers to questions about same-sex marriage and immigration
In this video Kaushik Ranchod from the Ranchod Law Group talks about same sex marriage and immigration (immigration benefits through marriage for the LGBTQ community). Kaushik answers frequently asked questions about the process, explains who is eligible and describes issues regarding immigration and gay marriage. Same sex marriages have been contentious over the…
Two I-601A Hardship Waiver Success Stories
This article is based on a video created by Immigration Attorney Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group. The video is part of the ongoing immigration show where Kaushik shares Immigration Law information, focusing on I-601A and other hardship waivers. Today what we’re going to do is we’re going to talk about a case study…
I-612 Approval Notice for Egyptian with Government Financing on a J-1 Visa
The Timeline of this I-612 Form Application and J-1 Waiver Approval Date of application to wave the foreign residence requirements: October 28, 2019 Date The Department of State received Form I-612 from USCIS: April 07, 2020 Department of State issued a favorable recommendation on: October 06, 2020 Date USCIS issued the approval notice: October 22,…
A J-1 Hardship Waiver success story for Client from Venezuela
Timeline of this J-1 Waiver Date the I-612 Application to wave the foreign residence requirements was filed: March 2, 2020 Department of State received I-613 from USCIS on May 13, 2020 A favorable recommendation was issued by the Department of State on September 23, 2020 USCIS issued a letter of approval for this I-612 application…
New Immigration Policies Revealed To Take Place Under a Biden Presidency
Hi, I’m Kaushik Ranchod, Managing Immigration Attorney of the Ranchod Law Group in Sacramento, California. This video shows some exciting news on how The Biden Presidency immigration policies will affect you. What kind of policies can you expect from The Biden Presidency? With this administration, there has been a significant effort to limit immigration….
J-1 Hardship Waiver Success Story with I-612 Letter of Approval for Doctor from Jordan
J-1 Hardship Waiver Approval for Doctor from Jordan Date we filed Form I-612 for this Client: April 1, 2019. – Department of State received Form I-612 from USCIS on December 09, 2019. – The Department of State issued a favorable recommendation with I-612 Letter of Approval on September 29, 2020. A brief description of the…
The Marriage-Based Green Card Interview Process: 7 Very Common Mistakes
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…
I-612 Hardship Waiver Letter of Approval and Success Story for Client from Egypt
This I-612 Hardship Waiver was Filed: May 23, 2019 Date Department Of State (DOS) received Form I-613 from USCIS on: February 12, 2020 Date DOS issued a favorable recommendation: September 29, 2020 We are happy to share this recent success story with the I-612 hardship waiver letter of approval for a client with three U.S….
Trump vs Biden Immigration Policy: How does this affect you?
Hi, this is Kaushik Ranchod, and welcome to our latest immigration news update. We’re going to be talking about President Trump versus Joe Biden on immigration law in the United Staes.Immigration law is fundamental, so you’ll want to stay tuned to learn both of their policies and the differences to decide on whom you want…
The USCIS new SAVE program
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from the Ranchod Law Group welcome to Ranchod Law TV. Today we are going to be talking about what is called USCIS SAVE program. The USCIS SAVE program is important for you so stay tuned to learn how this affects you, especially when you are sponsoring someone for their green…
Top Strategies to get I-601A Waiver Approval Now!
In this video Kaushik Ranchod provides insights and recent experience about I-601A Waivers during the Administration of President Trump. Kaushik is an Immigration Attorney and CEO at the Ranchod Law Group, in Sacramento California. As we all know these are challenging times for immigration and immigration cases. Under President Trump, the whole immigration system has…
I-612 Hardship Waiver Letter of Approval & Success Story
J-1 Hardship Waiver Approved with Government Funding from the Dominican Republic Case filed: June 30, 2019 Case approved: June 18, 2020 The Facts for this I-612 Success Story and Approval This Client entered the U.S. on a J-1 Visa with a two year home residency requirement. Client only complied with his work program for a…
J-1 Hardship Waiver Letter of Approval and Success Story (Approval Date 06/24/2020)
Read our Success Stories, See other Letters of Approval Filed: 01/30/2019 Form I-613 Sent by USCIS to DOS on 01/06/2020 DOS Favorable recommendation on: 06/23/2020 USCIS Approval: 06/24/2020 At the time The Ranchod Law Group applied for this exceptional hardship waiver, the client had been in the United States for six years. He has two…
I-601A 2020 : How To Prove Financial Hardship To a U.S. Citizen Spouse or Permanent Resident
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here and today what we’re going to talk about I-601A 2020: when you apply for your an I-601 or I-601A hardship waiver, how do you prove financial hardship?I invite you to subscribe to continue to get these updates on I-601and I-601A waivers. You can reach us at (916)-613-3553. Financial…
Historia de Exito sobre la Aprobación del Perdón J para un Cliente del Sureste de Asia
Fecha de presentación: 22 de Mayo del 2017 Fecha de emision del RFE: 17 de Noviembre del 2017 Fecha de presentacion del RFE: En la fecha limite de Enero 2018 Fecha de aprobacion: 16 de Agosto del 2018 Los hechos sobre este caso: El cliente es originario de un pais al Sureste de Asia Su…
How is USCIS handling COVID-19 and Immigration?
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here from The Ranchod Law Group coming to you live, and if you have questions, you can always reach out to us at (916) 613-3553 . This video is our live weekly update on immigration facts and events from Sacramento, California. A question people are asking at our office is…
J-1 Waiver Success Story and Approved Notice for Client from Uzbekistan
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from the Ranchod Law Group welcome to our immigration show! Today we’re going to talk about a J-1 Waiver success story, where the client is from Uzbekistan. Here we were able to prove Exceptional Hardship and get the case of proof by demonstrating Exceptional Hardship to the USCIS because: They…
Moving Into the Spring Season
Spring Birthdays and Adjusting to Global Changes Hi there, how are you doing? I know it’s been a tough month with a lot of ups and downs. All of our lives have been affected by the global pandemic. I hope you all are able to stay healthy and safe and find ways to connect with…
What Are The New National Interest Waiver Requirements? (Part 3)
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/What_are_the_new_NIW_requirements_part_3.mp3 Kaushik Ranchod is an immigration attorney for families and employers. He is the CEO of Ranchod Law Group, a firm that helps individuals and families start a new life in the US by walking them through the immigration process and helping them navigate through the system. They are dedicated to connecting skilled individuals with…
What Are The New NIW Requirements? (Part 2)
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/What_are_the_new_NIW_requirements_part_2.mp3 Kaushik Ranchod is an immigration attorney for families and employers. He is the CEO of Ranchod Law Group, a firm that helps individuals and families start a new life in the US by walking them through the immigration process and helping them navigate through the system. They are dedicated to connecting skilled individuals…
What Are The New NIW Requirements? (Part 1)
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/What_are_the_new_NIW_requirements_part_1.mp3 Kaushik Ranchod is an immigration attorney for families and employers. He is the CEO of Ranchod Law Group, a firm that helps individuals and families start a new life in the US by walking them through the immigration process and helping them navigate through the system. They are dedicated to connecting skilled individuals with…
International Education Opportunities at Boise State University with Gonzalo Bruce of The Center for Global Education
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/Gonzalo_Bruce_-_Boise_State_University.mp3 Gonzalo Bruce is the Assistant Provost for the Center for Global Education at Boise State University. He is the Senior International Officer (SIO) serving a public, doctoral research university of 24,000+ students. His administrative responsibilities include campus internationalization efforts, international enrollment management, international student services, global learning opportunities, and international scholar services. Here’s a…
Top Citizenship Requirements That You May Have Overlooked
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/Top_Citizenship_Requirements_that_you_may_have_overlooked.mp3 Kaushik Ranchod is an immigration attorney for families and employers. He is the CEO of Ranchod Law Group, a firm that helps individuals and families start a new life in the US by walking them through the immigration process and helping them navigate through the system. They are dedicated to connecting skilled individuals with…
What You Need to Know When Filing Your H1B in 2020
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/What_you_must_know_when_filing_your_H1B_in_2020.mp3 The immigration laws are changing fast and more changes are expected this year. For instance, the rules for filing your H1B have changed. What are the changes? How do you file for your H1B under President Trump’s administration? Kaushik Ranchod has some advice on what you need to know when filing your H1B in…
J1 Waiver Success Story
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/TOP_TALENT_AND_IMMIGRATION__-_J1_waiver_success_story.mp3 Getting a J1 Waiver can be a difficult process, as all immigration processes tend to be. If the applicant is receiving government assistance, however, getting the J1 Waiver can be even more difficult. Luckily, not all hope is lost. This week Kaushik Ranchod shares a story of a J1 Waiver success story that features…
How to Achieve Your Immigration Goals for 2020 and the next Decade
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/TOP_TALENT_AND_IMMIGRATION_-_How_to_Acheive_Your_Immigration_Goals_for_2020_and_the_next_Decade.mp3 The immigration journey is a long and complicated one. It is a process that can bring with it a lot of stress. That stress can cause anxiety and other health problems if not taken care of. What are the best ways to work through the immigration process and complete it successfully and full of…
Gratitude and Reflection on 2019 Immigration Law
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/TOP_TALENT_AND_IMMIGRATION_-_Gratitude_2019.mp3 2019 has come to a close. A lot of immigration challenges have been developing over the last year or more, and things may seem difficult sometimes. How do we cope with these difficulties when working towards moving to the United States? It can seem difficult sometimes, especially in this current political climate. Denials of…
The i601A Waiver Application Mistake You Must Avoid
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…
Important Tax Issues that Affect Immigration Applications and Businesses
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/TOP_TALENT_AND_IMMIGRATION_-_John_Milikowski_.mp3 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…
Historia de éxito sobre la Visa J-1: para un nacional Egipcio, Aprobación del Perdón I-612
Fecha de presentación: 12/19/2018 Fecha de aprobación: 11/06/2019 La temporada de vacaciones es un tiempo para la familia y la unión. En nuestra línea de trabajo, somos afortunados. De hecho, podemos ayudar a muchas familias a permanecer juntas en los Estados Unidos. En esta ocasion, tuvimos el placer de trabajar con un ciudadano Egipcio que…
J-1 Visa Success Story: Egyptian national, Form I-612 Waiver Approval
The holiday season is a time for family and togetherness. In our line of work, we are fortunate. In fact, we are 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. Client activity…
The difference between Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Visas
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…
How and Why to Educate the Public About Important Immigration Law Changes
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/TOP_TALENT_AND_IMMIGRATION_-_Educating_the_Public_about_Immigration.mp3 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…
How To Get a J1 Hardship Waiver Approved Even If You Are From India
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….
What Will Happen with DACA?
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…
How to Build a Thriving Law Firm Business
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/Kaushik_Ranchod_-_How_to_Build_a_Thriving_Law_Firm_Business.mp3 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…
J1 Waiver Case Studies
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/Kaushik_Ranchod_-_J1_Waiver_Case_Studies.mp3 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…
Carta de Aprobación del Perdon J-1: Historia Exitosa de la Aplicacion I-612
Fecha de presentación: 9-27-17 Fecha de aprobación: 9-09-19 Lugar de Origen del Cliente: India Nuestro cliente, nacional de India, es un doctor que realiza investigaciones médicas. Para obtener la aprobación de su Perdón J-1, demostramos que la pariente ciudadana de los Estados Unidos de nuestro cliente (su hija pequeña) sufriría dificultades extremas si su madre…
J-1 Hardship Waiver Letter of Approval: I-612 Application Success Story
Date Waiver was Filed: 9-27-17 Date of Approval: 9-09-19 Client is a native of: India Our Indian native client is an accomplished doctor who conducts medical research. To get her J-1 waiver approved, we proved that our client’s United States Citizen relative (her young daughter) would suffer extreme hardship if her mother were to return…
I-612 Hardship Waiver Approval Success Story for Canadian Native
Our Canadian native client is a medical specialist who was pregnant with her first child when she contacted our firm to file her J-1 waiver case. We proved that our client’s United States Citizen husband and his United States Citizen parents would suffer exceptional hardship if she returned to her home country of Canada to…
What are Your Family and Marriage Green Card Options
https://traffic.libsyn.com/toptalentandimmigration/Kaushik_Ranchod_-_What_are_your_family_and_marriage_green_card_options.mp3 Each step and milestone in the immigration process has its own requirements and possible pitfalls, and knowing what to expect will greatly increase the chances of a successful visa or green card. There are a number of paths to take for the visa process, and taking one wrong step along the way can lead…
What you need to know after you get Your J1 Waiver approved
Getting the J1 Waiver approved is a big milestone. The process does not end there, however, and some people are not sure what comes next. This week Kaushik talks about the next steps for those who have had the J1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver approved and need to know what to do following their approval. There…
J-1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver and Why the Visa Process is Taking Longer Now
Overcoming the challenges inherent to the immigration process is difficult, but the process can be made a lot less stressful through the services of a talented immigration attorney. While the current political climate makes the process a little more complicated, the process can still be completed, especially with professional help. Melissa Oklan is admitted to…
What is Going On With J1 Waivers in 2019
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here coming to you live from The Ranchod Law Group answering your immigration questions. Today I’m going to answer the question: What is happening with J-1 Visa Waivers under the President Trump Administration? Well… Things have changed with the President Trump Administration, there have been a lot more Request(s) For…
Latest news on Citizenship Interviews you need to know
Hi it’s Kaushik Ranchod here and just wanted to share about the latest of what’s going on with Citizenship interviews. So recently I’ve had a few interviews where I’ve represented clients at USCIS in Sacramento. One thing to be aware of is the court has opened at the Sacramento office, so now it is taking…
Exploring the E2 Entrepreneur Visa with Bobby Chung
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…
How To Get a U Visa Approved
How to get a U Visa approved? All You Need To Know About This Visa Type!
The NEW Public Charge Rule
What you need to know about the NEW Public Charge changes How Can It Affect Your Case?
U Visa Approved Cases, Letter of Approval and Success Story
Received Date: 01/06/2015 Notice Date: 05/07/2019 In order to win U Visa Petitions we have to prove: that our client suffered a qualifying crime; that they suffered substantial injuries as a result of the crime; that they cooperated with the police in the prosecution of the assailant. Before proceeding to submit the application on behalf…
Responding to a Hardship Waiver RFE
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod of The Ranchod Law Group here, coming to you live. Today we’re going to talk about a case study of what to do when you get an RFE for a hardship waiver. I just had a consultation with someone who hired an attorney and they filed the hardship waiver but…
Perdon por Dificultades J-1 para un nacional Egipcio que uso Fondos de Gobierno
Los hechos sobre este caso: El cliente tiene dos hijos ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos. El mayor de los dos niños tenía VSR y antecedentes médicos de enfermedad respiratoria. Ese niño recibe atención médica varias veces al año. En los Estados Unidos, la familia tiene una excelente cobertura de seguro de salud a través del…
J-1 Hardship Waiver for Egyptian Client with Government Funding
The facts about this case: Client has two United States citizen children. The older of the two children had RSV and a medical history of respiratory illness. That child receives medical care multiple times each year. In the United States the family has excellent health insurance coverage via client’s employer which they would lose if…
J1 Hardship Waiver for Brazil Approved
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group here, coming to you live, and today we’re going to talk about J-1 Visa hardship waivers. We’re talking about just how we got this Waiver approved for a client from Brazil! A word on what you have been waiting for. First of all I want…
What to do about US citizenship question for the US census
What to do about US citizenship question for the US census what is the latest news about the supreme court’s rulings and how can this affect your cases?
Aprobación del Perdon J para una ciudadana Brasileño casado con un ciudadano Estadounidense
¡Más buenas noticias en el frente de los J Waiver Nuestro cliente, de nacionalidad brasileña, está casada con un ciudadano de los Estados Unidos quien estaba trabajando para obtener su Maestría, lleva una larga carrera en una empresa conocida, y ademas que tiene su propio negocio. Con todas estas cosas sucediendo, tenía mucho que perder…
J Waiver Approval for a Brazilian national married to a U.S. citizen
More good news on theJ Waiver front! Our client, a Brazilian national, is married to a United States citizen who was working towards his master’s degree, who had a long-standing career with a well-known company, and who ran a small business on the side. With all of these things going on, he had a…
The consequences of having domestic violence on your record
Welcome back to The Ranchod Law Group Crimmigration blog! Today we are going to discuss domestic violence. As with any conviction, having domestic violence on your record can be very costly. Not only are there court fees to pay, but first-time offenders often have to enroll in 52 weeks of classes for anything from parenting…
ICE raids, What to do and What You Need to Know
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group with Brian for our weekly immigration show and today the hot topic is the ICE raids that are going on. If you have questions you can contact us at (916) 613-3553 so there have been a lot of ICE raids recently and we are getting…
I-612 hardship waiver approval success story and approval letter
The latest success story to come out of The Ranchod Law Group belongs to a Pakistani national for whom we filed a Waivers of the two-year home residency requirement based on exceptional hardship to his United States citizen wife. By working closely with the clients, we were able to successfully demonstrate that his wife would…
Pakistan Citizen J1 Hardship Waiver Approved
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here today from The Ranchod Law Group and what we are talking about is J-1 Visa Waivers and exceptional hardship waivers. Recently we just got an approval for someone a Client from Pakistanand I’m going to tell you how we did it. So when you apply for a J-1 Visa…
Marriage Green Card Interview Tips You need to Hear
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…
¿Qué tipos de exenciones I601 están siendo aprobadas?
Hola, soy Kaushik Ranchod, aqui con Brian. Hoy vamos a hablar de lo que estamos aprobando ahora. Sobre las Exenciones I-601, porque como saben, con la administración del Presidente Trump se está volviendo mucho más difícil que estos casos sean aprobados. En general, la tasa de negación ha incrementado un 40%. Nuestra firma aún está…
Lo que realmente necesitas saber sobre la entrevista de USCIS
¡Hola, soy Kaushik Ranchod de The Ranchod Law Group! Pues hoy vamos a hablar acerca de algunos aspectos básicos de la entrevista del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS). Primero que nada, mientras estoy hablando el día de hoy 12 de marzo. Al tener la entrevista con el Servicio de Ciudadanía e…
What You Need To Know About Student Visas
What You Need To Know About Student Visas, and The Updates on Employment H1B visas.
What is Going On With DACA in May 2019?
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group with offices in Sacramento and Stockton. I’m here with Brian and we are here for our weekly Immigration Show. Alright so today, we are gonna talk about the latest and greatest immigration trends and we’re going to talk about DACA. As you know with this…
A Healthy Balance – Fun and Fitness Go Together
How is this season treating you? For me, there are a lot of fun activities happening in the next few weeks that I want to share with you. After talking about it for a while, we’re finally going skiing! I’m very excited. It’s been a while since we’ve skied, so we’re taking lessons. I think…
Un cliente de Visa U recibe una llamada del número 1-888
Nuestra oficina en Sacramento recibió una llamada de un cliente de U Visa que nos llamó porque recibió una llamada de un número 1-888-867-3913, y la persona con la que habló le dijo que sería arrestada en 3 horas y que necesitaba llamar al siguiente número : 1-877-487-0773. Mencionaron un nombre, Peter Jackson, y le…
U Visa Client Receives call from 1-888 number
Our office in Sacramento at The Ranchod Law Group received a call from a U Visa client called us because she received a call from a 1-888-867-3913 number, and the person she spoke with told her she would be arrested in 3 hours and needed to call the following number: 1-877-487-0773. They mentioned a name…
The USCIS Fake Calls Fraud You Should Beware Of
The latest news from the USCIS that you need to hear. A Fraud Alert has been released to warn from fraudulent calls.
Who can file for a family petition?
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…
What does getting a DUI mean for me?
Getting a DUI in California can be extremely costly. With the court fines, fees, insurance hikes, and equipment installed to your car, a DUI can end up costing over $10,000. A DUI can also be costly for your immigration status if you are not a United States citizen. Depending on what status you are in,…
Historia de Exito del Perdon I-601 para un Nacional de Pakistan
Perdon I-601 por Fraude y Tergiversacion (posiblemente por nervios) Nosotros en The Ranchod Law Group, nos enorgullecemos de nuestro éxito, ya que significa que hemos tenido la oportunidad de impactar positivamente en la vida de nuestros clientes. Uno de esos clientes se encuentra actualmente en Pakistán mientras su madre enferma vive dentro de los Estados…
I-601 Waiver Success Story for a Pakistani National
I-601 Fraud and Misrepresentation (perhaps because of nerves) We at The Ranchod Law Group pride ourselves on our success as it means we have had the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our clients. One such client is currently in Pakistan while his ailing mother lives in the United States as a Legal Permanent…
What is Exactly a 245i?
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…
J-1 Hardship Waiver Approval for a Dominican national
A 212(e) Hardship Waiver Success Story Our latest success story here at the Ranchod Law Group comes from a Dominican national who was faced with having to go back home without her United States -born husband and child because of her two-year residency requirement. The client sought our services as she had filed the Waivers…
Best Practices For Your Immigration Interview and Green Card Medical Examination
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…
What you can do if your Hardship Waiver gets denied?
So we do get people that come in and ask us: What do you do if your hardship waiver filed by another attorney or notario is denied? They filed their hardship waiver with another attorney or they did it with a notario and they got their case denied – what should they do? There are…
Trump Administration Seeks To Close International Immigration Offices
The current administration is moving to close USCIS‘ field offices around the world. Clients should note that USCIS and the Department of Homeland security are set to coordinate in order to avoid any delays in the processing of applications. However, clients should anticipate that there may be delays in the scheduling of their interviews, processing…
What You Really Need To Know About the USCIS Interview
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…
I-601 Waiver Approval – Client from Southeast Asia
Case Filed: 03/13/2018 I-601 Waiver Approved: 02/22/2019 Welcome to the Ranchod Law Group weekly immigration update to get your questions answered. The following video addresses the I-601 Waiver for those with criminal convictions. Call us at 916-613-3553 So a question that we get in a case that we often do is I 601 a waiver…
A review of I-601 Waivers Approved with Very High Approval Rates
I-601 Waivers Approved with highest approval rate Hi it’s Kaushik Ranchod here with Brian. So today we’re going to talk about the I-601 Waivers approved by our Immigration Law Firm. On I-601 Waivers with the President Trump administration because as you know with this administration it is getting much more difficult for cases to get…
Discussing Crimes at USCIS Interviews
Welcome back to the Crimmigration blogpost series by The Ranchod Law Group. This week, we are tackling a very important subject: discussing crimes at USCIS interviews! The very first tip is one that will avoid delays at immigration interviews – to always make sure USCIS has received a certified copy of all your criminal cases….
H-1B cap season 2019
H1-B cap season is upon us again! That means employers and their skilled workers are seeking one of the coveted numbers in this year’s lottery. (For the basis of the H1-B program, please see our previous post on this topic.) The current administration has proposed some changes that will affect how USCIS process H1-B petitions…
I-612 Waiver Approval and Success Story
Date Filed: 1/2/2018 Date Approved: 2/4/2019 This is a Ranchod Law Group success story, an I-612 application approval for a Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended. The Ranchod Law Group was able to get the case approved even though there was Government Financing1. The…
Latest I-601 waivers processing times And an important H1B update
Hi it’s Kaushik Ranchod here from The Ranchod Law Group with Brian and we are here with our weekly immigration show giving you the latest updates.Today we’re going to be talking about an important H1-B Visa update,
Immigration Laws Update and Top Immigration Waiver FAQs
All the news you need to know about the latest immigration law updates after the government shutdown suspention. Also we will talk about and answer the top questions about hardship waivers like the i601A and the J1 Visa Extreme Hardship Waiver.
Government Shutdown and Border Protection
The government shut down has temporarily been suspended – if the government shut down goes back into a fact we expect the following to occur… The government has been shut down since December 22, 2018 due to Congress not being able to agree on a budget. The Senate passed a budget which did not include…
What Happens at a USCIS or Embassy Immigration Interview?
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…
I-601A waiver for Mexican national – Health Insurance, Psychological and Medical Conditions
For the Spanish version of this article please click here Our office is proud of our track record in helping our clients keep their families together through the I-601A Waiver process – including our latest success story – approval in 3 months!Our client is the husband of a U.S. citizen and father to two U.S….
The Foundation of Everything: Health and Fitness
While the recent political climate can be challenging, I look to the silver linings and focus on maintaining habits that keep me healthy, both mentally and physically. I practice daily gratitude, and it reminds me that there is so much to be grateful for! Most mornings, I wake up and make a mental note of…
Applying for a U Visa and Travelling With a U Visa
Applying for U visa and traveling with U visa View in Spanish Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod and Brian from The Ranchod Law Group with offices in Sacramento and Stockton. Today we’re going to be talking about the latest updates with the government shutdown how that affects your filings and the U Visas and travel….
I-601A Waiver Letter of Approval and Success Story for National from Guatemala
Here atThe Ranchod Law Group, we take great care to ensure that we put forth the very best case possible we can prepare for each and every one of our clients. This is evident by our high approval rating for I-601a waivers. A Recent I-601A Waiver Success Story for a Guatemalan National A recent I-601A…
About the Government Shutdown and Filing I-601A Waivers
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group here with Brian and today we are going to talk about hot topics: The government government shutdown How to prepare an I-601A waiver So we have been getting a lot of calls about how this government government shutdown is going to affect or is it…
What activities are permitted for visitors on B-1 or B-2 Visas?
frequently asked questions B-1 and B-2 Visas Activities allowed for visitors on B Visas Some of the most common nonimmigrant visas are the visitor visas which are used for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1 Visa), for tourism/pleasure or medical attention (B-2 Visa), or for a combination of both…
212 (e) hardship waiver approved for Client from Lebanon
212(e) Hardship Waiver Success Story for J-1 Visa Date filed: 04/17/2018 Date approved: 12/12/2018 Client is a professional from Lebanon. Client is married to a United States Citizen and the couple recently had a baby in the U.S. Client entered the U.S. as a J1, subject to the two year home residency requirement. The Ranchod…
Secret Green Card Loopholes
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…
Parole in Place Military Green Card for Spouse Parent and Child
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…
Podcast en español sobre la ley de inmigración en los Estados Unidos
December 12th Show Podcast (Spanish) Noticias recientes y como afecta a los inmigrantes Sacramento Stockton
Podcast sobre Individuos indocumentados, Cambios H1-B Visa
En este podcast cubrimos: Individuos indocumentados en los Estados Unidos El escándalo relacionado con la ausencia de verificación de antecedentes de empleados en el centro de detención más grande para niños migrantes el caso de Samuel Oliver-Bruno Cambios propuestos en cuanto a inadmisibilidad de cargos públicos CambiosH1-B Visa Sacramento Stockton
Petitioning para un pariente (Podcast)
podcast del 3 de diciembre En este podcast cubrimos: preguntas y respuestas sobre petitioning para un pariente Sacramento Stockton
I-601A Waivers: Children Cannot Petition For Parents
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from the The Ranchod Law Group with Brian – we’re here doing our weekly immigration show. Today we’re going to talk about a frequently asked question on a top waiver: I601a. Children filing I-601A Waivers for their parents Can Children file for an I-601A Waiver? One question that I get…
Keeping Families Together Through The I-601A Waiver Process
Here at #The Ranchod Law Group our office is proud of our track record in helping Clients keep their families together through the I-601A waiver process – including our latest success story which was approved in 3 months! The Facts about this Success Story Our client is the husband of a U.S. citizen and father…
An I-601A Success Story: Waiver approval for medical extreme hardship
Hi this isKaushik Ranchod here fromThe Ranchod Law Group with Brian and today we’re going to talk about the I-601a Waiver.Before doing so, I want to express our gratitude to all of you that have been checking in every week. For all of our clients, stay tuned because we are going to talk about how…
New ‘Public Charge’ rule – will receiving public assistance or benefits affect my green card application?
In a proposed rule containing a hard-to-believe 447 pages, the The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new public charge rule that could affect the thousands of green card applications that USCIS receives every day. Long story short: receiving public assistance or benefits of any kind can hurt your chances of getting a green…
Examples of Successful I-601A Waiver Applications
Examples of Successful I-601A Waiver Applications View in English Examples of Successful I-601A Waiver Applications Hi, this is Kaushik Ranchod here from the Ranchod Law Group, here for our weekly immigration update with Brian as well. So today we’re gonna discuss some examples of successful I-601A Waivers. You have been asking questions and we want…
I-290B if you file and your case is denied, Update on DACA
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group coming to you live today from Sacramento with some updates that i want to share with you.First of all let’s get to the exciting news: DACA The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the fact that you can renew for DACA which is great…
Updates on form I-130 and I-130 approval, I-601, and I-601a approvals
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here from the Ranchod Law Group here with Brian and today we’re going to answer some frequently asked questions that we’ve been getting at our offices in Sacramento and Stockton. So Brian what questions have we been getting? Some of the most common questions are: What exactly is the form…
Top 3 Facts on I-601 Waivers, Latest Immigration Q&A from The Ranchod Law Group
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here with our weekly immigration. I’m here with Brian and today we have a lot of exciting topics we’re going to talk about. I have updates on TPS. We’re going to talk about one of President Trump’s latest of memos, then we’re going to talk about I601 questions and a…
Breaking News: Judge Blocks plan to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
This is Kaushik Ranchod here with Brian From The Ranchod Law Group, and we wanted to share some breaking news about TPS. A Judge has blocked the decision to end TPS so TPS is back on! This is great news for everyone that is on TPS. This is a great example of how our democracy…
Latest USCIS Memo and a J Visa Hardship Waiver Success Story
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here and this is Brian and we’re with The Ranchod Law Group here for our weekly Wednesday live show. Today what we’re going to talk about is: The latest policy memo from USCIS on how they are going to treat denials Our latest hardship waiver success story First let’s start…
I-601 Waiver Approved for Client in India
Waiver File date: April 27, 2017 RFE Issue: June 11, 2018 RFE Responded to Within Deadline in July 2018 Waiver Approval date: August 31, 2018 The Facts about this I-601 Waiver Approval Success Story Client was previously in the United States on a non-immigrant visa While in the United States, Client was charged with immigration…
J Hardship Waiver Approval Success Story for Client from South Asia
Filed: May 22, 2017 RFE: Issued November 17, 2017 RFE Responded to Within Deadline in January 2018 Approved: August 16, 2018 The facts about this case Client is from a country in South Asia. Spouse is on a J2 Visa. The couple has an elementary school aged child. In this case there were a number…
I-212 Waiver Approved Following Deportation Order – in 1 week!
I-212 Waiver Approved Following Deportation Order – in 1 week! The Ranchod Law Group successfully acquired an approval on behalf of a foreign national client for an I-212 Waiver. This allows our client to pursue consular processing at a foreign embassy and get a green card through the client’s U.S. citizen spouse – without having…
Celebrating the Season
Birthdays, Hikes, and Speeches A few weekends ago, our family made a trip out to Ice House Reservoir, a beautiful state park on the way to Tahoe. If you are looking for a weekend in the woods but don’t want to go all the way to Tahoe, this is a great area to go to….
Green Card Renewal When You Are Married or Divorced (Form I-751)
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…
News About DACA and How It Might Affect You
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group. Before we start, just a reminder that everything we say here is not to be considered as legal advice – we’re just providing general information. If you want answers to specific questions, call our office at 916-220-3137. Alright now we’re gonna move on to DACA…
Difference between VAWA and U Visas: Green Card Renewals are not automatic
Hi this isKaushik Ranchod here fromThe Ranchod Law Group with Brian. We are here for our weekly show. Today we’re going to be answering questions on immigration law that we’ve received. We are going to be talking about: VAWA the Violence Against Women Act The difference between VAWA and the U Visa Green Card Renewals…
News in Immigration Law Regarding TPS, I-212 Pardon and more…
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The The Ranchod Law Group and Brian. We are here live to answer your questions. What we’re going to talk about today are the most recent changes in immigration law. One of the most recent changes that is happening is that now USCIS has issued a memorandum stating that…
VAWA (Violence Against Women’s Act): Basic Requirements to Apply
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…
Renewing Green Cards And U Visa
Renewing Green Cards And U Visa Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod here from The Ranchod Law Group, live with Brian, our paralegal today we’re going to talk about some exciting immigration laws and visas. The reason I’m so excited today is because we’re talking about one of my favorite visas – the U Visa. The U Visa is an extremely powerful…
Preparing for your Consular Appointment
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…
I-601a Hardship Waiver – DACA Success Story
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from the The Ranchod Law Group. Today I’m going to answer a question that has been on people’s minds regarding the I-601a Waiver. I want to share a success story of a recent case where we got the Waiver approved for someone who entered on DACA This person came to…
Fiancée Visa in Sacramento California
Hi this Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group. Today I’m going to answer some of your frequently asked questions, about the Fiancée Visa. The Fiancée Visa is a process where you are engaged to your Fiancée but you’re not married yet and you want to bring your Fiancée from their home country to come…
J1 Hardship Waiver Approval for Client from Egypt
Filed: May 25, 2017 Request for Evidence Issued: November 9, 2017 Request for Evidence Response Filed: December 2017 Approved: May 21, 2018 J exceptional hardship Waiver Approved for Client from Egypt The Facts Client entered the United States Married an American woman of Egyptian descent In order to win these cases, we are required to…
Cliente En Visa J-1 Con Financiamiento Del Gobierno y Esposa Con Visa J-2
Cliente en Visa J-1 con Financiamiento del Gobierno y Esposa con Visa J-2 Ejemplos de Perdones Aprobados: 2018 Perdon por Dificultad Extrema J-1 para un Cliente de Egipto Fecha de presentación: 25 de Mayo del 2017 Peticion de Evidencia (RFE) Expedida: 9 de Noviembre del 2017 Peticion de Evidencia (RFE) Respondida: Deciember 2017 Fecha de…
Criminal Immigration
Criminal Immigration, also known as “Crimmigration” Is an area of the law where immigration law and criminal law converge. Criminal immigration is one of the most important and specialized areas of deportation and removal defense. Two important federal laws, sections 212 and 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, make immigrants ineligible for a greencard…
J1 Waiver Exceptional Hardship Explained
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from the The Ranchod Law Group and today I’m going to tackle one of the most frequently asked questions regarding J-1 Visas and that is: What is exceptional hardship for J1 waivers. Many of you think they are going to be ripped away from their family and I know that’s…
A Case of VAWA, A satisfied Client
Good Morning, my name is Janet Cervantes, I hired The Ranchod Law Group. I was very Happy with their work. They helped me a lot, any question I had they answered well, I really recommend this legal practice because the Attorneys and the Paralegal Brian are all very kind. They answered every single question I…
Testimonios para mi caso de VAWA
Hola buenos días mi nombre es Janet Cervantes. Yo contraté a del Ranchod Law Group para mi caso de VAWA Yo estoy muy contenta con su trabajo, ellos me ayudaron bastante. Ellos contestaron todas las preguntas que yo tuve durante el proceso. Yo les recomiendo mucho a esta oficina, a sus Abogados y a el…
The Marriage Based Green Card Process in California
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…
The Difference Between I-90 and I-751 Removal of Conditions
Removal of Conditions on Residence Which are the differences between I-90 and I-751 Procedures? Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from the Ranchod Law Group Today I’m going to talk about the difference between Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, and I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence. Removal of Conditions The I-90…
I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
What is the I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card? Who can apply for Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card? When can someone apply for Green Card Renewal? What is the Processing Time for the Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card? What is the processing of this Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent…
Top 7 Questions on Citizenship/Naturalization Process
What is the Citizenship/Naturalization Process? What is the difference between Citizenship Certificate and Naturalization Certificate? When can someone apply for Naturalization? What are some other requirements for Citizenship? What is considered Good Moral Character? Who qualifies for exceptions? What am I to expect once the N-400 Application is submitted? What is the Citizenship/Naturalization Process? This…
For my family and me, summer means enjoying the outdoors in all capacities.
Our garden is now growing quickly with the warmer weather, and we’re excited to enjoy the fruits of our labor — chard, kale, rosemary, and other vegetables that will make nice additions to our meals. We also have a plum tree that’s beginning to blossom, and while we’re still trying to get the nectarine tree…
Meeting with the Sacramento Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 5 at 9:30 AM
I wanted to pass some information to you about a meeting with the Sacramento board of supervisors to discuss not renewing the contract with ICE, which expires this year. If you are interested in attending, make your voice heard! Tell the Board of supervisors why this jail, in our county, should not support ICE and…
Picked up by ICE? Contact Your Local County’s Rapid Response Network
Let the The Ranchod Law Group be a resource for you! Unfortunately, ICE policies and actions can change the lives of you or your loved ones in an instant. If you or someone you know is picked up by ICE, please contact your local county rapid response network. The network is a team of volunteer…
What are the most common causes of naturalization denials?
Application for Naturalization can be denied based on a wide variety of reasons. Here are six most common reasons for denial of citizenship: Failing the English or Civics Tests The most common reason for not passing the first naturalization interview is that the applicant did not pass the English or the civics tests. The ability…
Criminal Immigration Lawyer
A criminal immigration lawyer (crimmigration) specializes in criminal expungements and vacaturs, clearing and reducing immigrants’ criminal records so they are eligible to apply for permanent residency and naturalization. They can file motions under PC 17, 1016.5 and 1473.7 motions, as well as expungements and vacaturs under 1203.4, 1203.4a, and 1203.43. These can cover many convictions,…
Federal Judge reopens DACA
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…
Freedom of Information Act request
Why should I apply or wait for a Freedom of Information Act request? Here we cover the benefits of applying and waiting for a Freedom of Information Act (hereinafter FOIA) request. A FOIA request will allow you to gain access to Federal records, more specifically, in our cases, a FOIA request will allow you to…
U Visa Frequently Asked Questions
Here at the Ranchod Law Group we have extensive experience with U Visas. As many Clients come forward with common questions, we have gathered them all to provide you with a complete set of answers. Do I Qualify for a U Visa? What relatives can I include in my U Visa Application? What are the…
J-1 Hardship Waiver Approved for Egyptian Applicant With Government Funding
Filed: March 20, 2017 Approved: April 3, 2018 The Facts Applicant has been in the United States since 2014 His wife gave birth to a now three year child in the United States At the time of filing she was expecting a second child We proved that the three year old American Child would experience…
J-1 Hardship Waiver Approved for Egyptian Applicant
Filed: May 15, 2017 Approved: April 5, 2018 The Facts Applicant has been in the U.S. since 2015 Applicant and his wife have two young children born in the U.S. In order to win hardship waivers we have to prove that there would be extreme hardship to the qualifying relative/s – in this case the…
K-1 Fiancee Visa or Immigrant Visa And Greencard?
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from the The Ranchod Law Group. Today I’m going to answer one of the most frequently asked questions regarding immigration law and visas: You are thinking: I’m with my fiance and want her to get here fast! As soon as possible, because I really miss her… Should I opt for…
Kaushik Ranchod: One of the Top 3 Best Immigration Lawyers in Sacramento, CA
Kaushik Ranchod ofThe Ranchod Law Group has been nominated one of the best Immigration Lawyers inSacramento, CA by threebestrated.com One of the handpicked Top 3 Immigration Lawyers in Sacramento California, threebestrated.com has attributed this prestigious acknowledgement via a 50-Point inspection which included everything from checking reputation, history, complaints, local reviews, satisfaction, trust and cost to…
The Difference between 245(i) and I-601a Waivers
Hi, this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group for our weekly immigration video. Today we’re going to talk about a frequently asked question clients often ask during consultations, and that is: What is the difference between the I-601a and 245(i)? Before answering the question, I will talk about one of my favorite…
Vivid Vision 2018 – 2021
Vivid Vision 2018 – 2021 is the way we see ourselves moving forward.We strive to help immigrant families and businesses achieve their objectives and their dreams. Our values are a fundamental part of our work – we take pride in them and want you to know more about ourselves and how we work; how we…
What is an I-212 Waiver?
An I-212 waiver is a Waivers of inadmissibility under sections 212(a)(9)(A) or (C), and criminal penalties under section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If you are inadmissible under section 212(a)(9)(A) or (C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you must ask for consent to reapply for admission to the United States (consent…
Persecution Waiver With Government Funding
This is Kaushik Ranchod from the Ranchod Law Group and today we’re going to talk about Fear Of Persecution and government funding. We’ve recently got a case approved, where the client received government funding. It was Fulbright Government Funding yet we were able to still obtain an approval. In this situation the client would face…
What Is i601a Waiver Extreme Hardship?
Kaushik Ranchod Explains extreme hardship for an i-601a waiver This Video offers a clear explanation of extreme hardship and how to address when filing an application. Extreme hardship for I601a Waivers is one of the most frequently asked questions by people when they approach us here at The Ranchod Law Group. A lot of people…
How the 90 Day Rule Can Affect Your Green Card Application
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…
Immigration Lawyer serving Sacramento and Stockton explains what to do if you are on TPS
Hi this is Kaushik Ranchod from The Ranchod Law Group. As you know a lot of things have been happening in Immigration Law: President President Trump has announced TPS will end shortly and that will include countries such as El Salvador and Nicaragua so if you are from one of those countries let’s look at…
I-601A Waiver Success Story and Approval Notice for Client who remained in the U.S. for 15 years
Date The Waiver Application was Filed: August 10, 2017 Date The Waiver Application was Approved: December 1, 2017 Waiver Approved for Brazilian Who Entered the U.S. Illegally and remained Illegally for 15 years The Facts Client entered the U.S. illegally fifteen years ago Client has been in the U.S. illegally since his entry Client is…
How a Waiver Can Change Lives
Let me tell you a story about one of my recent cases. My client, Dr. Doe*, is a doctor-in-residency, as is his wife. The two have a baby and take turns caring for him. Because they both work long hours and have no family nearby, they are responsible for his childcare. They do not have…
Determine the Right Course for Sponsorship
Sponsorship for Your Parent or Child For those of you who’ve gone through the Naturalization process, the day you got your citizenship may also be one of the most memorable, just as important as weddings, births and graduations – these are some of the most important days of your life. Reunite Your Family in the…
You are Our Priority – Reflections on 2017
Do you participate in New Year’s resolutions? It’s a time to reflect on what was positive about the previous year and decide what changes you want to make in the next. The tradition goes back to the ancient Babylonians, who made promises to their gods during a celebration in March. When Pope Gregory adopted the…
New 90-Day Rule Affecting Adjustment of Status For Spouses With a Nonimmigrant Visa
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?…
i-601a Waivers and Extreme hardship Explained By Immigration Attorney Kaushik Ranchod
Schedule a consultation with us, call now (916) 613-3553 I-601a Waiver Explained By Immigration Attorney Serving Stockton CA Another success story by the Ranchod Law Group. Watch this video where immigration attorney Kaushik Ranchod illustrates how they were able to prove extreme hardship. The Story The Client, a U.S. Citizen working a job had been…
J1 Visa Waiver Applications, Section 212 (e) Approval Notice and Success Story
J-1 Hardship Waiver Approved for Client from Egypt with Government Funding Filed: February 23, 2017 Approved: October 24, 2017 We are delighted to share this new Success Story related to a J-1 Visa Waiver Application for one of our most recent Clients. The Facts The Client had been in the U.S. for several years on…
Increase in the number of Requests for Further Evidence (RFEs)
With the new administration, we have seen a big increase in the number of Request for Evidence (RFEs) for petitioners seeking residency, citizenship, family visas, and employment visas. This means it’s more important than ever to be organized and have all of your information ready when you apply — and during the entire application process….
The Importance of Filing Properly for an I-751 Petition
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…
I-601a Waiver Approval Document and Success Story
I-601A Waiver for Illegal Entry and for Being in the U.S. Illegally Approved for Client with DACA Filed: December 12, 2016 Approved: September 18, 2017 The Facts of this Case Client is a young man with DACA He is married to a U.S. Citizen Thankfully he was never too sure about DACA’s future and began…
J Waiver Approval Notice and Success Story for Doctor from China
Filed: December 22, 2016 Approved: September 1, 2017 Our client is a doctor who was subject to the two year home residency requirement and was seeking a J1 Visa Waiver. She was married to a lawful permanent resident and together they have U.S. citizen baby. Winning the Case, Proving Exceptional Hardship In order to win…
J Waiver Approval 09/08/2017
J Waiver Approved for Client from Eastern European Country with Department of State Funding Filed January 25, 2017 Approved September 8, 2017 Our Client married a woman born in the U.S. In order to win this case we had to prove client’s U.S. Citizen wife would suffer extreme hardship both if: she went with client…
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)
Help Your Child Obtain His Immigrant Visa Even After Turning 21 Years Old (Aging Out) In an earlier blogpost, we discussed the different ways the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) could help a child who turned 21 prior to receiving their permanent residency. Here, we will be discussing a specific case where CSPA allowed one…
I-601A Waiver Approval for Client who entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico
Approval of I-601A Waiver for Entering Illegally and Staying in the U.S. Illegally for Mexican Client Date Waiver was Filed: October 11, 2016 Date Waiver was Approved: August 14, 2017 The Facts About This Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver The Client illegally entered and Stayed in the United States in the early 2000s During this time,…
DACA Rescinded & Renewal?
Related Information on DACA What is Going On With DACA in May 2019? I-290B if you file and your case is denied, Update on DACA News About DACA and How It Might Affect You I-601a Hardship Waiver – DACA Success Story Federal Judge reopens DACA DACA Rescinded & Renewal? A Dream on Hold: DAPA and…
Las 5 razones principales de por qué las exenciones de dificultades son denegadas
— Las cinco razones principales de por qué las exenciones por dificultades son denegadas En la Ley de Ranchod presentamos innumerables exenciones de privación en nombre de nuestros clientes, incluyendo: • Exenciones excepcionales de dificultad para los titulares de visa J • Exenciones extremas e inusuales de privaciones para clientes con antecedentes penales • Fraude…
Kaushik Ranchod Featured on Founders & Friends with Scott Orn
Helping Startups Navigate the H1B Visa Processs Kaushik Ranchod of the Ranchod Law Group was recently interviewed by Scott Orn. The Podcast by Kruze Consulting is an interview during which Mr. Ranchod describes the H1B Visa process for startups. During the interview, Kaushik provides insights, deadlines and best immigration practices. The Ranchod Law Group has…
Aprobación de la exención I-601a
Exención archivada el 27 de Julio de 2016 y Aprobada el 23 de Diciembre de 2016 Los hechos sobre el caso I-601ª, solicitud de exención provisional por presencia ilegal: El cliente es de México El cliente entró ilegalmente en Estados Unidos en 2005 y ha permanecido en los Estados Unidos ilegalmente desde entonces. El cliente…
Exceptional Hardship Waiver for Client from India, Program Sponsor: ECFMG
Approval for Exceptional Hardship Waiver for Client from India, Program Sponsor: ECFMG Filed November 16, 2016 Approved July 25, 2017 About this Case, The Facts: Client married a U.S. Citizen Together the couple was expecting their first child Applicant had left the U.S. after completion of his J-1 program Leaving his pregnant wife alone in…
212(e) Waiver Approval for Client from Dominican Republic
Facts about Approval for Exceptional Hardship Waiver – Client from Dominican Republic with Government Funding Filed: November 16, 2016 Approved: July 24, 2017 Client entered from the U.S. on a J-1 visa, met and married a U.S. Citizen The couple had a baby girl born in the U.S. To win this case The Ranchod Law…
I-601a Hardship Waiver Approval Notice
The Facts about this i601a waiver approval for Mexican Client Filed: November 11, 2016 Approved: July 20, 2017 We also argued exceptional emotional hardship in both the scenario of relocation and separation because after suffering a miscarriage the US citizen wife suffered from profound depression. We try to approach each case with multifaceted arguments in…
J-1 Hardship Waiver Approval for Saudi Arabian Client
J1 Hardship Waiver Approved for Client From Saudi Arabia Filed: August 15, 2016 Approved: June 20, 2017 Client came to the U.S. on a J1 Visa and had a U.S. Citizen child. In order to win these cases we have to successfully argue that the U.S. Citizen would suffer exceptional hardship both if he/she remained…
i-612 Waiver Approval Notice for Egyptian Client
The Facts about another i-612 Hardship Waiver Approval for Entering the U.S. Filed: March 24, 2016 Approved: May 23, 2017 Client received Egyptian government funding She has two U.S. citizen children She had both children while in the U.S. on her J-1 visa She had previously returned with her children to Egypt The Ranchod…
I-601a Approval Document, Client Entered the U.S. Illegally from Mexico
The Facts about another i-601a Approval for Illegally Entering the U.S. Filed: July 27, 2016 Approved: December 23, 2016 Client is from Mexico Client entered illegally in 2005 Client has remained in the U.S. illegally Client is married to U.S. Citizen who has several children Children are all U.S. Citizens In order to win…
I-601a Waiver Approvals, Waiver for El Salvadorian Client Who Entered the U.S. Illegally
The Facts about this i-601a hardship waiver approval for El Salvadorian Client Who Entered the U.S. Illegally Filed: December 22, 2016 Approved: April 11, 2017 Client entered the U.S. illegally around 10 years ago He is married to a U.S. Citizen He has a U.S. Citizen child from a prior relationship Client’s U.S. Citizen…
I-601A Unlawful Presence Waiver APPROVED for Client from Central America
The Facts about this I-601A hardship waiver approval, how we successfully argued the case Filed: January 17, 2017 Approved: April 21, 2017 The Client entered the U.S. illegally more than 15 years ago He never had any trouble with the law He is married to a U.S. Citizen Client’s wife had dealt with some serious…
J1 Hardship Waiver Approval for Client from Egypt
J1 Waiver Approved Wife: Filed: March 24, 2016 Approved: March 21, 2017 Husband: Filed: January 28, 2016 Approved: July 14, 2016 Wife and Husband were each J1 Visa holders who each required their own waivers. The Facts Clients have two children born in the U.S. During a previous return trip to Egypt one child had…
i-601a Waiver Approved for Client Who Entered the U.S. Illegally
The Facts about this i-601a hardship waiver case Filed: December 4, 2016 Approved: March 17, 2017 Client is from Mexico Client entered the U.S. via the border when he was 15 Client is married to a woman of Mexican descent born in the U.S. Client does not have a criminal history Our Approach These waivers…
Temporary Protected Status Can Adjust Status
Ramirez v. Brown – TPS Recipients Can Adjust Status On March 31, 2017, the 9th Circuit Court affirmed the District Court’s summary judgement in favor of Jesus Ramirez, who challenged USCIS‘s decision finding him ineligible to adjust status in the U.S. on the ground that he entered the United States without inspection. The panel found…
i601a Waiver Success Story
Filed 2/23/2016 Approved 3/3/2017 I601A Waiver Approved for Mexican Client Who Entered the U.S. Illegally and Has Been residing Illegally for Nearly 20 Years The Facts Client entered the U.S. illegally by crossing the border nearly 20 years ago Client does not have a criminal record Client is married to a U.S. Citizen of…
Historia de éxito de la exención I-601A
Clasificada en 2/23/2016 Aprobada en 3/3/2017 I601A, la solicitud de exención provisional por presencia ilegal ha sido aprobada para nuestro cliente mexicano que ingresó ilegalmente en los Estados Unidos y ha estado residiendo ilícitamente por casi 20 años. Los hechos: El cliente entró ilegalmente en Estados Unidos al cruzar la frontera hace casi 20 años…
Nuestra Última Historia de Éxito I601a» Exención Provisional de Presencia Ilegal
Nuestra última I601A, Exención de Presencia Ilegal Provisional fue aprobada el 26 de enero de 2017. Es una gran alegría que podamos traer noticias tan maravillosas a nuestros clientes durante este tiempo de tormenta e incertidumbre. El Sr. y la Sra. Gray (no son sus nombres verdaderos) contactaron nuestra oficina para ver si podríamos ayudar…
Our Latest I-601a Success Story » Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Our Latest i 601a, Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver was approved on January 26, 2017. It is with great joy that we can bring such wonderful news to our clients during this time of turmoil and uncertainty. Mr. and Mrs. Grey (not their real names) contacted our office to see if we could help Mrs. Grey…
Exención I-601a, Entrada y estancia ilegal en Estados Unidos desde México
La exención fue archivada el 31 de Agosto de 2016 y Aprobada el 14 de Enero de 2017 Los hechos: • Nuestro cliente entró ilegalmente en los Estados Unidos en 2000 • El Cliente está casado con un Ciudadano Estadounidense • El cónyuge del cliente tiene cinco hijos y diez nietos todos los ciudadanos de…
i 601a Waiver, illegal entry and permanence in the U.S. from Mexico
I 601a Waiver was Filed on August 31, 2016 Approved: January 14, 2017 The Facts Our Client illegally entered the U.S. in 2000 The Client is married to a U.S. Citizen The Client’s spouse has five children and ten grandchildren all U.S. Citizens How we Built and Won the Case We argued among other reasons…
i 601a Waiver Approval
Waiver Filed: July 27, 2016 Waiver Approved: December 23, 2016 The Facts about this i 601a waiver case Client is from Mexico Client entered the United States illegally in 2005 and has remained in the U.S. illegally Client is married to U.S. Citizen who has several children, all U.S. Citizens Our Approach to this Case…
Benefits for the Economy from Meaningful Immigration Reform
Article Published in The Sacramento Bee My family immigrated to the United States from Cape Town, South Africa, when I was just a year old, so I understand on a very personal level why people are willing to leave their family, friends and all that they know to start a new life here. From…
Exención I-601a, Cliente de México entró y residió ilegalmente en los Estados Unidos
Exención I-601a, Cliente de México entró y residió ilegalmente en los Estados Unidos La exención I-601a fue archivada el 13 de Octubre de 2016 y aprobada el 10 de Febrero de 2017 Los hechos: Nuestro cliente entró ilegalmente en Estados Unidos hace más de 12 años No tiene antecedentes penales Está casada con un ciudadano…
I-601A Waivers, Client from Mexico entered and resided illegally in the U.S.
I-601A Waivers, Client from Mexico entered and resided illegally in the U.S. I-601A Waiver was Filed on October 13, 2016Approved: February 10, 2017 The Facts Our Client entered the U.S. illegally over twelve years ago She does not have a criminal record She is married to a U.S. Citizen Together, they have three children born…
I-601A Waiver Approved for Mexican Client, Unlawful Entry and Unlawful Presence in the U.S.
I-601A Waiver was Filed on August 31, 2016 Approved: January 18, 2017 The Facts Our I-601A Client entered the United States in the year 2000 Client is married to a U.S. Citizen The couple has a U.S. Citizen child How we Built and Won the Case The Ranchod Law Group was able to identify many…
I 601a Waiver Approvals » Mexican Client Entered Illegally and is in the U.S. Illegally
I-601A Waiver was Filed on August 31, 2016 Approved: January 27, 2017 The Facts Client was brought into the U.S. illegally from Mexico He was a small child He is married to a U.S. citizen How we Built and Won the Case In order to prove hardship to his wife, if his case were denied,…
9th Circuit Ct. of Appeals Refuses to Reinstate Trump’s Travel Ban
Dear Friends, Today is a historic moment. The 9th Circuit Ct. of Appeals, the first Appellate court to make a ruling on Trump’s Travel Ban, refuses to reinstate Trump’s Travel Ban. Read about the ruling here. The Travel Ban has harmed many immigrants, green card holders and even citizens. Individuals who were U.S. citizens and…
Karim Sulayman – I trust you
We are here for each other Karim Sulayman – I trust you from Meredith Kaufman Younger on Vimeo.
5 Mistakes to Avoid at Your Marriage Green Card Interview
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…
Kaushik Ranchod Selected for inclusion into its Immigration Law specialty
PRESS RELEASE January 25th, 2017 The National Advocates organization is pleased to announce that Mr. Kaushik Ranchod has been selected for inclusion into its Immigration Law specialty, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers as recognition of their superior skills and qualifications in the field. The selection for this exclusive list is…
I-612 Waiver Approval based on Exceptional Hardship for Client from Pakistan
Filed: February 19, 2016 Approved: December 21, 2016 The Scenario Client used a j-visa for several years He married a U.S. Citizen The couple had a baby born in the U.S. I-612 » Our Approach For this I-612 Waiver case, we argued that if our client were forced to comply with the home residency requirement…
Donald Trump’s First 100 Days in Office » What to Expect
The 6 top priority changes the Donald Trump Administration has on the agenda regarding immigration you need to know In October, Trump released an action plan detailing the changes he will make during his first 100 days in office. By listing immigration changes six separate times throughout this action plan, Trump has made it very…
Aprobación de la solicitud de exención I-601a, por entrada y presencial ilegal
Aviso de aprobación de la exención i601a (12/12/2016) El caso: una señora entró ilegalmente en el país, tuvo un hijo y se casó con un ciudadano estadounidense Archivado: 14 de Julio de 2016 Aprobado: 12 de Diciembre de 2016 • El cliente entró ilegalmente a principios de los años 2000 y nunca salió de Estados…
I-601A Waiver Approval, Illegal Entry and Illegal Presence
An I-601A Waiver letter of approval and Success Story Lady illegally enters the United States and has a child with and marries a US Citizen Date we filed the Waiver: July 14, 2016 Date of Approval: December 12, 2016 This is a success story for an I-601A hardship waiver by the Ranchod Law Group with…
USCIS Issues Employment Authorization Document to Victim of Robbery and Derivative Children
On November 21, 2016, we received employment authorization documents for the victim of a robbery and his derivative children. On April 2011, our client Julian (not his real name), was beaten and robbed by a group of men. He sustained a large contusion and laceration to his face that required an emergency room visit. Julian…
Aprobación de la solicitud de exención de extrema dificultad, 11 de Noviembre de 2016
Aviso de Aprobación de la Exención I-601A (11 de noviembre de 2016) Otra exención I-601a aprobada para nuestro cliente de México Archivada el 14 de Junio de 2016 Aprobada el 15 de Noviembre de 2016 • El cliente entró ilegalmente en Estados Unidos en 2002 cuando aún era una adolescente. • Se casó con un…
I-601A Hardship Waiver Approval, Nov. 11, 2016
Another I-601A Approved for a Client from Mexico Filed: June 14, 2016 Approved: November 15, 2016 Client entered the U.S. illegally in 2002 when she was still a teenager. She went on to marry a U.S. Citizen and the couple has two U.S. Citizen children Client is fluent in English, gainfully employed, pays her taxes,…
Aprobación de la exención I-601a a un cliente de un país de America del Sur
I-601 Aprobación de la Exención – 3 de noviembre de 2016 El caso: Hombre que huyó desde un país en America del Sur a México para entrar ilegalmente a los Estados Unidos. Exención archivada el 11 de Junio de 2016 y aprobada el 3 de Noviembre de 2016 • El cliente entró ilegalmente en Estados…
Approval of I601A Waiver from a South American Country
The Case: a man who fled from South America into Mexico and illegally into the U.S. Filed: June 11, 2016 Approved: November 3, 2016 Client entered illegally in the early 2000s. Fled from his home country in South America into Mexico and crossed the border illegally into the U.S. Client is married to a U.S….
What to do now, Immigration in a Trump World
At this point in time, no one knows what a Trump presidency will mean for immigrants. What we do know, is what Trump has said throughout his campaign regarding taking a hardline stance against immigrants. Here we have written out some pointers as a sort of damage control for immigrants: We are expecting the mass…
Solicitud de exención por extrema dificultad I-601a aprobada para un cliente de México
I-601A Aprobación de la Exención de Dificultades – Cliente de México Aprobación de la exención I-601a para un joven de México • El cliente es un joven que entró a los Estados Unidos en su adolescencia a principios de los años 2000. • Su esposa y su hija nacieron en los Estados Unidos. • El…
I601A Hardship Waiver Approved for Client from Mexico
I601A Hardship Waiver Approval for a Young Man from Mexico Client is a young man who entered the U.S. as a teenager in the early 2000s. His wife and their daughter were born in the U.S. Client works on his own account as a carpenter. Client’s wife stays home with their child and she is…
Exención I-601a Aprobada – 30 de Septiembre de 2016
Otra Aprobación de la exención I-601a de México I-601a aprobación de exención de dificultades por The Ranchod Law Group • El Cliente entró ilegalmente en Estados Unidos en 2002. • Conoció y se casó con una ciudadana estadounidense y juntos tienen dos hijos nacidos en los Estados Unidos. • Su esposa tiene una larga historia…
I 601A Waiver Approval – September 30, 2016
Another I601A Approval from Mexico The Client entered the United States illegally in 2002. He met and married a U.S. Citizen and together they have two children both born in the U.S. His wife has a long medical history and the medical insurance coverage for the family is provided through the state of California. The…
I-601A: Cómo las dificultades psicológicas y financieras afectan a una aprobación
Nos gustaría compartir una de nuestras muchas historias de éxito de la exención I-601A. Nuestros clientes, a quienes llamaremos Patrick y Adriana para proteger su privacidad, llegaron a nuestra oficina para una consulta a principios de este año. Evaluamos su caso y decidimos que serían excelentes candidatos para solicitar una exención I-601A. Presentamos su solicitud…
I-601A: How Psychological and Financial Hardship affect an approval
Vea Pagina en Español We would like to share one of our many I-601A success stories. Our clients, who we will call Patrick and Adriana to protect their privacy, came to our office for a consultation earlier this year. We assessed their case and decided that they would be excellent candidates to apply for an…
Solicitud de exención I-601a aprobada- 25 de Septiembre de 2016
Aprobación de otra exención I-601a para un cliente de México • Archivado: 20 de abril de 2016 • Aprobado: 29 de septiembre de 2016 • El cliente entró ilegalmente en Estados Unidos en 2005. • Se casó con una ciudadana estadounidense y juntos tienen tres hijos ciudadanos estadounidenses. • Hubo varias dificultades en el caso…
I 601a Waiver Approved – September 25, 2016
Approval of Another i 601a Waiver for a Client from Mexico Filed: April 20, 2016 Approved: September 29, 2016 Client entered the U.S. illegally in 2005. He married a U.S. Citizen and together the couple has three U.S. Citizen children. There were various hardships in the case including a child with pre-asthma Client’s wife has…
Nueva reseña en Avvo.com
Un cliente satisfecho nos ha escrito una reseña en Avvo.com Estamos agradecidos de publicar nuestra reseña más reciente en Avvo.com: “Recibi servicios profesionales de The Ranchod Law Group hace poco tiempo, Los recomiendo para cualquier necesidad de inmigración. Directamente trabajé con la abogada Yesenia Rosas que es muy profesional y fuez capaz de preparar a…
New Review on Avvo.com
A Satisfied Client has reviewed us on Avvo.com We are pleased to publish our most recent review on Avvo.com: “I received professional services from The Ranchod Law group recently, I recommend them for all your immigration needs. I directly worked with Attorney Yesenia Rosas who was very professional and was able to prepare my time…
I received my Green Card, I totally recommend the Ranchod Law Group
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…
Aprobación de la solicitud de exención I-601a para un cliente del Caribe
Fecha en que se presentó la exención de I601A: 4 de enero de 2016 Solicitud de evidencia adicional emitida: 14 de julio de 2016 Respuesta archivada a la petición: 12 de agosto de 2016 Fecha en que se aprobó la exención I601A: 17 de agosto de 2016 Nuestro cliente ingresó a los Estados Unidos en…
I601A Waiver Approval for Client from a Caribbean Island
Date I601A Waiver was Filed: January 4, 2016 Request for Additional Evidence Issued: July 14, 2016 Filed Response to Request: August 12, 2016 Date I601A Waiver was Approved: August 17, 2016 Our Client entered the U.S. in 2003 and married a U.S. Citizen in 2007 Together the couple has three children all born in the…
5 Star Review on Avvo.com for U-Visa Processing
U Visa RFE: A Satisfied Client has reviewed us on Avvo.com We are pleased to publish our most recent review on Avvo.com related to a U Visa Case: Posted by Andres September 20, 2016 I want to thank the Ranchod Law Group and particularly my attorney Yesenia Rosas for her excellent work in my U…
I-601a Exención Provisional por presencia illegal aprobada 2016-08-30
La aprobación más reciente sobre la exención I-601a procesada por The Ranchod Law Group en Sacramento, California Tiempo del proceso: 5 meses y 18 dias
I-601a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Approval 2016-08-30
The most recent I601A approval notice processed by the Ranchod Law Group in Sacramento CA. Processing time: 5 months 18 days A Detailed list of other information on I-601A Waivers Keeping Families Together Through The I-601A Waiver Process I-601A Waiver Approval and Success Story for a Mexican National I-601A Waiver for National from Guatemala An…
3 razones ocultas por qué las exenciones I-601a son denegadas
Kaushik Ranchod of the Ranchod Law Group explaine the 3 hidden reasons I601a waivers are denied
Three hidden reasons I601a waivers are denied
Vea Pagina en Español Kaushik Ranchod of the Ranchod Law Group explaine the 3 hidden reasons I601a waivers are denied
I-601A Solicitud de exención disponible para cónyuges e hijos de residentes legales permanentes
NOTICIAS: El 29 de julio de 2016, USCIS anunció una regla final extendiendo la Exención Provisional I-601A para incluir cónyuges e hijos de residentes legales permanentes. Esta expansión entrará en vigor el 29 de agosto de 2016 Hasta ahora, los niños y los cónyuges de residentes permanentes legales que buscaban obtener una exención de inadmisibilidad…
I-601A Hardship Waiver Available to Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Residents
Vea Pagina en Español BREAKING NEWS: On July 29, 2016, USCIS announced a final rule extending the I-601A Provisional Waiver to include spouses and children of lawful permanent residents. This expansion will go into effect August 29, 2016 Until now, children and spouses of lawful permanent residents seeking to obtain a waiver of inadmissibility due…
I-612 Waiver Approval: Applied March 9, 2016 – Approved July 28, 2016
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I-612 Approved Waiver (Applied Oct 29 2015 – Approved July 14, 2016)
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Aprobación de la solicitud de exención I-601a por presencia ilegal
Nuestra más reciente I-601A aprobado por el USCIS. Procedimiento iniciado y seguido por The Ranchod Law Group en Sacramento, California. Vea más de nuestras Exenciones I-601 Aprobadas.
I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Approval
Our most recent I-601A Hardship Waiver approved by the USCIS. Procedure initiated and followed by The Ranchod Law Group in Sacramento California. See more of our Approved I-601 Hardship Waivers. A Detailed list of other information on I-601A Waivers Keeping Families Together Through The I-601A Waiver Process I-601A Waiver Approval and Success Story for a…
5 star Review on Google for a K-1 Fiancé Visa
“After deciding to bring my future wife here to the US from China I did a lot of fiancé K-1 visa research online. I was very overwhelmed with the process and decided to hire an immigration attorney. I did some searches and came across the Ranchod Law Group. I met Kaushik and immediately felt that…
Aging Out: Is My Child Protected under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)?
Because certain family based petitions have priority dates that take over a decade to become current, many parents worry about their children “aging out” before there is a visa available for them and wonder if the Child Protection Act will protect their children. For immigration purposes a “child” is defined as an individual who is…
Exención I-601a aprobada para un cliente de The Ranchod Law Group
Archivado: 28 de diciembre de 2015 Aprobado: 13 de mayo de 2016 País: México El cliente ingresó a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 15 años. Está casado con una ciudadana estadounidense y la pareja tiene tres hijos. Argumentamos en nombre del cliente dificultad médica porque la esposa del cliente fue hospitalizada una vez…
I-601A Waiver Approved for Client by The Ranchod Law Group
Vea Pagina en Español Filed: December 28, 2015 Approved: May 13, 2016 Country: Mexico Client entered the U.S. at the age of 15. He is married to a U.S. Citizen and the couple has three children. We argued on client’s behalf an element of medical hardship because client’s wife was hospitalized once previously and one…
Aprobación de la exención I-601a desde Mexico
I-601A exencion aprobada por The Ranchod Law Group Archivado: 26 de diciembre de 2015 Aprobado: 18 de abril de 2016 Los hechos • El cliente fue traído a los Estados Unidos cuando era un niño. • Se crio en los Estados Unidos donde conoció y se casó con su novio en la escuela secundaria, un…
I-601A Waiver Approval from Mexico
Vea Pagina en Español I-601A Waiver Approvals by the Ranchod Law Group Filed: December 26, 2015 Approved: April 18, 2016 The Facts Client was brought into the U.S. when she was a child She was raised in the U.S. where she met and married her high school sweetheart, a U.S. Citizen The couple has three…
Exención I-601a aprobada para nuestro cliente
I-601 Waiver Procedimiento de aprobación Archivado: 4 de septiembre de 2015 Solicitud de evidencia emitida: 1 de febrero de 2016 Respuesta archivada a la solicitud de pruebas: 7 de marzo de 2016 Aprobado: 30 de marzo de 2016 País: México Historia del Procedimiento • El cliente entró ilegalmente en Estados Unidos en 2004 • Casado…
I-601 Waiver Approved for Client
I-601 waiver approved for client we can help you too! vea pagina en español https://youtu.be/9J0dJ39pgcc I-601 Waiver Approval process Filed: September 4, 2015 Request for Evidence Issued: February 1, 2016 Filed Response to Request for Evidence: March 7, 2016 Approved: March 30, 2016 Country: Mexico History of Procedure Client entered the U.S. illegally in 2004…
A Dream on Hold: DAPA and Expanded DACA in Legal Limbo
Although often controversial, executive actions have been used since the 1950’s by every president to cure immigration problems in this country. In September 2014, through a series of executive orders President Obama sought to address the immigration issues faced by millions of illegal immigrants. His Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, immigration directives, included a…
The Biggest Benefits of U.S. Citizenship
Why would someone want to apply for U.S. citizenship? There are a lot of reasons, but for many immigrants, one of the most compelling is that it ensures they can stay in this country. Even green card holders with permanent immigration status can be deported if they commit a serious crime. Another major advantage given…
What you must know when you have a visa and travel outside of the United States
I was recently reminded of the importance of taking a family vacation. To celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday, we decided to go down to San Diego. We went to the beach, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and SeaWorld. We had an awesome time everywhere we visited. As it happens, it’s been over a year…
Interpretation of Natural Born Citizen will determine Ted Cruz’ eligibility as President
The term natural born citizen has never been clearly defined in Immigration Law. The issue with the Ted Cruz case is whether being born outside the United States to a US Citizen mother disqualifies him as a presidential candidate. In order to run for president of the United States you must be a natural born…
ICE Home Raids: What you need to know to protect your Constitutional rights
Recently in the Sacramento and Stockton California area we have observed a sudden increase in immigration raids by Immigration Customs Enforcement. Created in 2003, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws inside the United States. Since its inception, ICE has used several tactics to locate and apprehend those…
The Secret of Standing by Your Immigration Goals
It’s another new year! Now that we are in February, have you kept up with your goals? As we take our first steps into 2016, we’re setting goals and looking forward to the busy year ahead. You too may have already started planning for the year, mapping out where you want to go and what…
California first state to pass legislation to expedite U Visa Certifications
About U Visa Certifications Most illegal immigrants come to the United States to escape a life of poverty and violence. Unfortunately, once they are here they fail to report even the most heinous crimes committed against them for fear of being deported. This fear makes illegal immigrants particularly vulnerable to victimization. In October of 2000,…
J Waiver Hardship Approval Based on U.S. Citizen Child
A Success Story from the Ranchod Law Group A J Hardship Waiver Approval for a Middle East Client Filed: May 26, 2015 Approved: November 9, 2015 Client and his family are from a Middle Eastern country. Client entered the U.S. on a J visa with his wife on a J-2 visa. While in the U.S….
I-612 Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement
Related Information: other I-612 Waivers Approved I-612 Approval Notice for Egyptian with Government Financing on a J-1 Visa J-1 Visa Success Story: Egyptian national, Form I-612 Waiver Approval J-1 Waiver Success Story, Client From India I-612 Approval J-1 Hardship Waiver for Egyptian Client with Government Funding I-612 hardship waiver approval success story and approval letter…
Eligibility to File a Green Card for a Relative
Related Information on Green Cards Green Card interview tips – changes with the Trump Administration Family petitions and less known Green Card Loopholes Green Card by Marriage » Green Card Marriage Interview The Marriage Based Green Card Process in Sacramento California Green Card Renewal When You Are Married or Divorced (Form I-751) 5 Mistakes to…
J 1 Visa Waiver Customer Review
The Ranchod Law Group has a great team. They helped me get a J-1 visa waiver, which is usually a complicated and long process. They walked me through every step, and with their help I was able to get a positive decision in a record time. Also, throughout the entire process Melissa, and Kaushik were…
Approval of Another Hardship Based J Waiver
Approval of a Hardship Based J Waiver Filed: April 9, 2015 Approved: October 15, 2015 Client was out of status by the time she came to our office for help with her j waiver. Client is married to a U.S. Citizen and had just given birth to the couple’s first child. We were able to…
The American Dream, 4th of July and Immigration Law
The Fourth of July (or Independence Day), may have come and gone, but many people are still celebrating the opportunities they have found in the United States. They are celebrating the result of all the hard work they put in, and the long wait they had to endure before being granted a visa, or residency,…
I-751 Removal of Conditions When the Marriage Has Ended
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…
Historia de éxito: Aprobación de la exención I-601a para un cliente traído a los Estados Unidos en la niñez
Caso presentado a USCIS el: 27 de enero de 2015 RFE Fecha de publicación: 10 de abril de 2015 Respondió a RFE el: 8 de mayo de 2015 Aprobado: 3 de junio de 2015 El cliente fue traído a los Estados Unidos por sus padres a la edad de 2 años. Ni siquiera se dio…
Success Story: Approval of I-601A for Client Brought to U.S. as a Child
Vea Pagina en Español Case presented to USCIS on: January 27, 2015 RFE Issued: April 10, 2015 Responded to RFE on: May 8, 2015 Approved: June 3, 2015 Client was brought into the U.S. by his parents at the age of 2. He didn’t even realize or understand he lacked status in the U.S. until…
Success Stories: Approval of the Appeal of Denial of Naturalization to Become a U.S. Citizen
Filed: November 25, 2014 Interview: February 24, 2015 Approved: June 16, 2015 Client came to us after his application for naturalization (to become a U.S. citizen) was denied. Client’s application was denied because he was accused of committing fraud in that he was separated from his spouse at the time he filed his joint I-751(petition…
Immigration Lawyer reveals a top reason for Green Card denials in Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose
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…
How Home Country Conditions Support Hardship Waivers
Home Country Conditions Support Hardship Waivers I-601A Hardship Country Conditions: Video on How Country Condition are Hardship. A hardship waiver application should explain how each and every aspect of a denial could cause exceptional hardship to the United States citizen. This is not limited to how the United States citizen’s health, finances, and education would…
Las 5 preguntas más importantes que debe hacer acerca de renuncias i601 y i601a
5 cuestiones que debe saber sobre las exenciones I-601 y I-601ª • ¿Qué es una dificultad extrema en mi caso? • ¿Tengo algún tipo de dificultad médica? • ¿Tiene algún tipo de dificultades financieras? • ¿Se interrumpirá la carrera de su cónyuge ciudadano estadounidense? • ¿Es usted de un país que tiene condiciones que pondrían…
Five Facts about I-601 & I-601a Waivers you need to know
Vea Pagina en Español The 5 most important questions you should ask about i601 and i601a waivers What is an extreme hardship in my case? Do I have any kind of medical hardship? Do you have any type of financial hardship? Will your U.S. Citizen spouse’s career be disrupted? Are you from a country that…
¿Qué sucede una vez que se ha aprobado su exención I-601?
¡Enhorabuena, su solicitud de perdón I-601 está aprobada! ¿Ahora qué? Obtener su aprobación de I-601 es la parte más difícil del proceso. Pero ese no es el último paso necesario para obtener la residencia permanente o para ingresar a los Estados Unidos. Lo que sigue es una serie de pasos procesales para que el solicitante…
What Happens Once your I601 Waiver has been Approved?
What Happens Once your I601 Waiver has been Approved? Do YOU or someone you know need immigration assistance? Ranchod Law Group goes ABOVE AND BEYOND to write your legal brief. Congratulations your I-601 Waiver is Approved! Now what? Getting your I601 waiver approved is most the difficult part of the process. But that is not…
Face Your Immigration Law and Life Challenges with Optimism
The immigration process is unquestionably challenging. It takes a long time and communication between government agencies and those who are applying for visas, waivers, a green card, or citizenship, is often unclear. At the Ranchod Law Group, we step in to make this process easier for our client, and we face the challenge with confidence….
Enfrenta tus retos con optimismo
El proceso de inmigración es un reto sin duda. Toma mucho tiempo y comunicación entre agencias del gobierno y aquellos que soliciten visas, exenciones, una tarjeta de residencia o ciudadanía, es a menudo confuso. En el Ranchod Law Group, estamos para hacer este proceso más fácil para nuestros clientes, y nos enfrentamos al reto con…
Nuevo programa de inmigración enfrenta a desafíos
A mediados de febrero, un juez federal en Texas bloqueó la acción ejecutiva del Presidente Obama. La nueva orden del Presidente Obama, originalmente anunciado en noviembre, ha tenido muchas críticas significativas. El programa, conocido como acción diferida para padres de estadounidenses y residentes permanentes legales o DAPA, ofrece entre 4 y 5 millones de personas,…
Keeping Your Momentum Going
You have set your resolutions for the year. You have goals you want to accomplish. You may have even started working toward your goals—but are you keeping up with them? All too often, we will set our resolutions for the year and then forget about them. Other things come up or get in the way….
DACA and Executive Action on Immigration
Obama’s executive action on immigration and DACA During the State of the Union address in January, immigration reform wasn’t a talking point. In fact, it was only mentioned briefly—and as a reminder of the president’s intention to veto efforts to derail immigration reform. In December, several cities and states filed a federal lawsuit in opposition…
¿Debe solicitar DAPA o una Exención i601A?
DAPA o una exención I601A? Si usted califica para una Acción Diferida para Padres de Americanos y Residentes Permanentes Legales (DAPA) y I601A, usted podría preguntar cuál daría un mejor resultado. Las diferencias entre estos pueden resumirse como una solución temporal frente a una permanente. Bajo DAPA, si es aprobado, usted recibirá un permiso de…
Should you apply for DAPA or an i601A Waiver?
Vea Pagina en Español DAPA or an I601A waiver? If you qualify for Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and I601A, you might ask which one would yield a better result. The differences between these can be summed up as a temporary solution versus a permanent one. Under DAPA, if…
Resoluciones para el nuevo año
Estamos en enero y eso significa que muchos de nosotros estamos haciendo resoluciones para el nuevo año. Estamos estableciendo metas y planeando lo que queremos lograr. Queremos hacernos mejores. Pensaste en lo que quieres lograr en este año o el próximo? Cuando se trata de inmigración, lo has pensado como parte de su futuro? Has…
Exciting New Immigration Changes with Obama’s Executive Order
President Obama announced a series of executive actions which will help many individuals including some of our current clients. It is important to note that none of the changes take effect immediately. The effective date for each change will be announced later. Some of the changes include: Expanding the population eligible for the Deferred Action…
Visa U vs Exención I-601a. Pros y Cons
I-601A: Requisitos: Debe demostrar que el pariente calificado sufriría “dificultad extrema” -U.S. Cónyuge ciudadano o padre, y ahora, con el nuevo cónyuge o padre de la nueva Acción Ejecutiva propuesta por el Presidente Ejecutivo Legal. Tiempo de Procesamiento USCIS: 4-6 meses para la respuesta USCIS, luego 2-3 meses para el proceso consular en el extranjero….
U Visa vs. I601a Waiver pros and cons.
Vea Pagina en Español I-601A : Requirements: Must prove that qualifying relative would suffer “ exceptional hardship ”- United States Citizen spouse or parent, and now, with the proposed President’s new Executive Action- Lawful Permanent Resident spouse or parent. United States CIS Processing Time: 4-6 months for United States CIS response, then 2-3 months for…
Frequently Asked Questions on I-864 Affidavit of Support
frequently asked questions on I-864 Affidavit of Support Affidavit of Support Here at The Ranchod Law Group, we assist our clients in preparing and filing form I-864, Affidavit of Support, on their behalf or on behalf of their family member. In doing so, we field an array of questions; the most common ones and their…
Extreme Hardship Waivers: Impact of an Absent Father
Impact of an Absent Father: Extreme Hardship in a Hardship Waiver Application Extreme Hardship Waiver Applications – The psychological impact of family separation When dealing with Hardship Waivers, there is no exact definition of extreme hardship. Immigration law provides a list of factors that are considered in a Hardship Waiver application. Two of those factors…
Good News for Spouses of H1B Visa Holders
H1 Holders Spouses in the U.S. under H4 status Announced Last Week: Good News for Spouses of H1 Holders At Ranchod Law, many of our clients are H1 Holders with spouses in the U.S. under H4 status. Currently, these H4 spouses are not allowed to work legally in the U.S. We at Ranchod Law see…
Top 5 Reasons Hardship Waivers are Rejected
Vea Pagina en Español Top Five Reasons Hardship Waivers Are Denied At Ranchod Law we file countless hardship waivers on behalf of our clients, including: exceptional hardship waivers for J visa holders extreme and unusual hardship waivers for clients with criminal histories immigration fraud illegal entries into the U.S. We are proud of our proven…
Parole in Place for Military Families, The Solution if you do not have Legal Status
In November 2013, U.S. Immigration issued a Policy Memorandum regarding: We have gathered the most significant Frequently Asked Questions on this topic: THE DEFINITION OF PAROLE IN PLACE The United States recognizes the important sacrifices made by armed forces members, veterans, enlistees and their families and provides discretionary options such as parole in place or deferred action…
Medical Marijuana and Your Immigration Status
Medical Marijuana Law and Your Immigration Status Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act Here at the Ranchod Law Group we have been seeing an increased number of clients who are green card holders and users of medical marijuana. Recently we had a consultation with a client in our Sacramento office who was questioned…
Deferred Action Childhood Arrival, Renewals & Extensions in 2014
Renewal/Extension of Deferred Action as a Childhood Arrival How to request and receive the renewal/extension without experiencing any lapse in your deferral or work authorization In late May 2014, USCIS anticipates publishing the form you will need to file for the renewal/extension. We should submit your request about 120 days (or about 4 months) before…
What is the difference between an employment authorization document and a greencard?
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…
Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Marriage Based Greencard
Obtaining your greencard after marrying a United States Citizen can be a positive and happy experience but common mistakes can make the process needlessly stressful. Here are some common mistakes you should avoid when applying for your marriage based greencard: Failing to file all of the necessary forms with the correct filing fees and requisite…
Can Justin Bieber be deported?
Can Justin Bieber be deported? Immigration attorney answers your questions about Justin Bieber Deportation Can Justin Bieber really be deported? YES! Can Justin Bieber really be deported? YES! The petition to deport Justin Bieber has reached over 210,000 signatures at the time of this writing, requiring a response from the White House. While we wait…
Greencard vs. U.S. Citizenship FAQ
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how to file for Hardship Waiver Cases
Exceptional Hardship Waivers and Similar Cases We often meet with clients who believe they need a hardship waiver and they tend to ask “what do I need to bring you in order to file my case?” The answer is that it depends on the reason you need a waiver and on your particular circumstances. There…
Hiring foreign medical graduates and Physicians in the United States
Foreign Medical Graduates Solution to Physician Shortages With the New Year here, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in place, our offices are buzzing with calls from medical facilities, hospitals, and clinics who need to hire foreign medical graduates to fill their shortage of physicians. The shortage of physicians is not a new…
3 Year H1B Extension Process [[VIDEO]]
How does a person on an H1B visa get a 3-year extension? Let’s watch a short video about 3-year H1B extensions: Remember that you should consult with a qualified immigration attorney before attempting any change in your legal status. Call The Ranchod Law Group today at (916) 613-3553. Our offices are located in Sacramento, Santa…
Conrad 30 vs. J1 Hardship Waiver for Doctors [[VIDEO]]
Vea Pagina en Español Here’s a video for foreign physicians that eplains the difference between two options that doctors have when seeking to avoid the tow-year home residency requirement of immigrating to the U.S. on a J1 waiver: The Ranchod Law Group answers all of your immigration questions. Just call (916) 613-3553 and we will…
Immigration Process for Doctors [[VIDEO]]
How do doctors immigrate to the United States? Immigration attorney Kaushik Ranchod provides an overview: Remember that you should consult with a qualified immigration attorney before attempting any change in your legal status. Call us today at (916) 613-3553. Our offices are conveniently located in Sacramento, Santa Clara and San Francisco and we remotely assist…
Can You Stay in the U.S. on a Cap Gap while H1B is Pending?
What if my OPT is set to expire before my H1B takes effect?? Cap gap to the rescue! If you studied in the U.S. in F status, you are probably familiar with OPT (Optional Practical Training), which temporarily allows you to work in the U.S. in your major area of study. Now what happens if…
Deportations, Illegal Presence, and Your Greencard
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…
Entering and Reentering the U.S. Illegally – Is 245i a solution?
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…
How can 245(i) help me get a green card?
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…
Waivers in Green Card Cases: Immigration Fraud
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…
Waivers in Adjustment of Status Cases: PROSTITUTION
Vea Pagina en Español This is the second in a line of posts in which we will be 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…
Waivers in Adjustment of Status Cases Marijuana
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…
Same sex marriage immigration frequently asked questions
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…
Same Sex Couples Obtain Immigration Benefits
Vea Pagina en Español Now that the Supreme Court has ruled the Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional, Ranchod Law is overjoyed to help Sacramento and San Francisco LGBT couples obtain immigration relief. Immigration relief can mean several things depending on the status of the foreign national partner. The U.S. Citizen partner may file a…
How Can a DUI Affect Filing for a Green Card or Citizenship?
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…
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