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AIM – 32 DACA update what you need to know today
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals update, What you need to know today. 00:02 Are you...
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AIM – 31 E-2 Investor Visa How to show the source of the investment funds
E-2 Investor Visa, how to show the source of the investment funds? 00:00 We’ll talk...
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AIM – 30 E2 – Visa Part 1 Can Loans or Gifts Count as a Source of Funds
Can loans or gifts count as a source of funds for an e-2 visa? 00:00...
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AIM – 29 E2 Investment Visa for Citizens of New Zealand 2019
What is an E2 Investment Visa And the the Kiwi Act or the E-1 Visa...
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AIM – 28 EB5 Visa Update by San Diego Immigration Lawyer – September 2018
Updates on EB5 Visa, what you need to know. 00:00 Major changes to the EB5...
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AIM – 27 Employers’ Five Most Common PERM Mistakes San Diego Immigration Lawyer
Employer’s five most common mistakes when they are filing the labor certification also known as...
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AIM – 26 Fiancé Visa or Marriage Visa What is the difference
What’s the difference between a fiancé visa and a marriage visa? 00:00 A fiancé visa...
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AIM – 25 How International Students can accrue Unlawful Presence Tight and Devastating Rules for Students!
How International Students can accrue unlawful presence? 00:01 A new USCIS policy can have devastating...
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AIM – 24 How to choose the right immigration lawyer for you
How to choose the right immigration lawyer for you 00:00 You need an immigration lawyer,...
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AIM – 23 How to fill out the Form I-485 for an Adjustment of Status in the United States
How to fill out the Form I-485 for an Adjustment of Status in the United...
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AIM – 22 How to get a green card if US citizen passed away
How to get a green card if U.S. citizen passed away? 00:01 ] A U.S....
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AIM – 21 How to get a Green Card through an employer (EB2EB3) San Diego Immigration Lawyer
How to get a Green Card through an employer? 00:04 The first step in the...
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AIM – 20 I-130 Petition for Alien Relative – How to fill out the Form I-130 to Immigrate a Spouse Lawyer TI-130 Petition for Alien Relative – How to fill out the Form I-130 to Immigrate a Spouse Lawyer T
A lawyer tips on the petition for an alien relative and How to fill out...
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AIM – 19 I-601 Waiver Winning your waiver best tips and strategy by San Diego Immigration Lawyer
00:03 We will cover one of the most complex areas of immigration law and as...
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AIM – 18 Immigration Law Q & A DACA Update and more & what you need to knowImmigration Law Q & A DACA Update and more & what you need to know
00:02 We are going to talk about immigration changes and updates 00:43 We’re going to...
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AIM – 17 How a Citizen of New Zealand get a Visa for the USA (Business) E2
How a Citizen of New Zealand get a E2 Business Visa for the U.S. 00:00...
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AIM – 16 How can a foreign nurse get a visa to work in the USA 2019
How can a foreign nurse get a visa to work in the United States of...
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AIM – 15 How can a Professional video gamer or ESports member get a US Visa
How can a Professional video gamer or ESports member get a U.S. Visa? 00:00 Have...
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AIM – 14 New Denaturalization Task force what you need to know
What you need to know about the new Denaturalization Task force. 00:00 Did you know...
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AIM – 13 New USCIS Policy Memo on Notice to Appear (NTA) – Currently this is on HOLD!!!
The New USCIS Policy Memo on Notice to Appear (NTA) is currently on hold. S...
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AIM – 12 1B Visa Artists & Entertainment How can a Tattoo artist work in the US
O-1B Visa, Artists & Entertainment: How can a Tattoo artist work in the U.S.? Show...
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AIM – 11 PERM Labor Certification Process overview Ultimate Guide 2018
The 2018 Ultimate guide overview of the Labor Certification process. Show Notes: 00:03 The video...
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AIM – 10 Visa Religious Workers How Do You Qualify (San Diego Immigration Lawyer)
How to qualify for a religious worker visa? Show Notes: 00:00 What is an the...
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AIM – 9 Received a NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) After Marriage-Based Green Card Interview What to Do
What to do when you receive an NOID Notice of Intent to Deny)After Marriage-Based Green...
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AIM – 7 USCIS Marriage Fraud Interview Tips for 2018 Overcome the “STOKES” Interview
Tips that can help you survive the Marriage Fraud Interview. Show Notes: 00:14 Tips for...
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AIM – 6 Visa Options for Entrepreneurs Who Want to Work and Live in the USA
Visa Options for Entrepreneurs Who Want to Work and Live in the USA 00:03 Full...
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AIM – 5 Can Trump really End Birthright Citizenship Response by San Diego Immigration Lawyer
Can Trump really End Birthright Citizenship? What is the 14 amendment in the U.S....
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AIM – 4 Can A Social Media Influencer Apply For a US Visa
What visa does a social media influencer need? What is an 01-B Visa? Show notes....
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AIM – 3 Case Study How to Get an E-1 Visa Treaty Trader Without Actual Physical Trade
Case study of a client in getting an E-1 Visa Treaty Trader without actual physical...
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AIM – 2 Applying for the J1 Visa for the Exchange Visitor Program San Diego Immigration Lawyer
What you need to know about the J-1 Visa, the Cultural Exchange Visa specifically for...
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AIM – 1 How Entrepreneurs come to America Startup visa options for international founders
How Entrepreneurs come to America. These are the startup visa options for international founders:...
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Ep. 75 What is the national interest waiver
Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of Ask an Immigration Lawyer. You ask. We...
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Ep. 74 H1B cap and filing tips
Hello everybody. Welcome to Ask an Immigration Lawyer Podcast. This is Jacob Sapochnick, your host....
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Ep. 73 On DACA March 5 Deadline
Today is March 5. What happens to DACA recipients? As of now, DACA renewals continue until further notice.
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Ep. 72 New NIW EB2 Green Card Standard (Matter of Dhanasar)
The Administrative Appeals Office (“AAO”) released to the public a new adopted legal decision (Matter...
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Ep. 71 Final International Entrepreneur Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to improve the ability of...
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Ep. 70 Proposed Parole for Entrepreneurs
Proposed Parole for Entrepreneur Rule the proposed rule RIN 1615-AC04 was published in the Federal...
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Ep. 69 Tips When Applying for H-1B Visa
H1B nonimmigrant visa petition may be filed starting April 1st 2016. LCA cannot be submitted...
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Ep. 68 What are the Reasons for Green Card Denials?
Applying for green card can be family-base or employment-based Reasons for the denial can be...
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Ep. 67 How To Pass A Marriage Interview
Green card marriage interview usually takes place three to four months after the green card...
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Ep. 66 Executive Action December Update
SCOTUS granted a request that secures timely consideration for the Executive Action raising the likelihood...
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Ep. 65 Is the Fiancé Visa a Safe Visa?
The San Bernardino gunwoman came to the US on a fiancé visa. Is the fiancé...
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Ep. 64 STEM Extension Changes
STEM OPT proposal will provide for an extension of OPT optional practical training as compared...
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Ep. 63 November Visa Bulletin
November 2015 visa bulletin. Final action dates and family-based preference categories. A new chart called...
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Ep. 62 Can you leave the country while status of application is pending?
When you come to the US as a visitor, or a student, or on a...
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Ep. 61 What is an advance parole?
It allows people to re-enter US after traveling overseas without an immigrant visa. If you...
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Ep. 60 US Department of State Re-issues the October Visa Bulletin: “What can I do?”
On September 25th, the United States Department of State made some additional changes to the...
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Ep. 58 How can I get tourist visa if there are battery charges against me?
Criminal cases are big issue for visa approval. It will factor whether you get approved...
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Ep. 57 Update on the OPT STEM Extension Decision: Federal Court Says Immigration Rule Allowing 17-month STEM Extension is Deficient
OPT STEM has been extended. This ruling will basically stop OPT Program. District Court Judge...
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Ep. 56 What is The 2-Year Rule on a J-1 Visa?
J-1 visa holders are required to go to their home country for 2 years after...
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Ep. 55 Are You Eligible for Green Card Through EB-5 Immigration Process?
It is issued to those who have the ability, and resources, to invest a minimum...
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Ep. 54 Interview with Katie Aragon, Silicon Valley Chapter Director of FWD.us
Raw Transcript: Jacob: Hello everybody. Welcome to Ask an Immigration Law Podcast. This is the...
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Ep. 53 What is the Importance of Business Plans?
Raw Transcript: Jacob: Hello everybody, this is Jacob Sapochnick. You ask, we answer, simple. Here’s...
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Ep. 52 Would Petty Theft Affect Adjustment of Status for Green Card?
Be truthful and disclose any crime on the application. Failure to do so could be...
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Ep. 51 Can an H1B Visa Holder Change Geographical Location?
The Simeio Solutions LLC case issued a president decision which held that employers must file...
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Ep. 50 How to Apply for Green Card from Student Visa?
F visa holder must know that when you apply for a green card you may...
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Ep. 49 Legislative Update
5th Circuit did not grant the government’s request to stay the injunction There will be...
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Ep. 48 What is the Visa Bulletin and How to Use it?
Visa Bulletin provides valuable information on the immigrant visa number’s availability; both the family and...
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Ep. 47 What Is The Difference Between The L and E Visas
L visa is a known immigrant visa. L status visa holders can file for green...
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Ep. 46 What is an L1A Visa?
It’s a non-immigrant visa. Only employees who’s been working for at least a year in...
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Ep. 45 What are some of the ways to obtain relief from Removal/Deportation?
There are three ways: Cancellation of Removal, Asylum and Adjustment of Status Cancellation of removal...
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Ep. 44 Can Same Sex Couples file for Immigration benefits?
It is possible in the state that allows same sex couples to marry. Same sex...
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Ep. 43 What to expect at the Stokes Immigration Interview?
Before an important benefit is given to a foreign national due to marriage to a...
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Ep. 42 What is the H1B Visa Lottery Process and how does it work?
Typically, there are more applications filed for the available so there is a need for...
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Ep. 41 H1B Visa 2016 Predictions: How many cases will be filed this year?
At this time of year, it is very difficult to predict. At least 25 to...
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Ep. 40 Time for Citizenship: How many years after obtaining a Green Card can one apply for Citizenship?
How a person got his permanent residency is important If one is still married with...
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Ep. 39 DHS Extends Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses. When can H4 Spouses Work?
H-1B visa allows professionals to work in the U.S. but their spouses come on an...
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Ep. 38 How can I apply for an I-601 “Extreme Hardship” waiver?
Approval of an I-601 waiver is needed for those who are eligible for a green...
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Ep. 37 What is a Fiance Visa (K1) and what are the requirements to apply?
Only a US citizen, not a green card holder, can file a fiancé visa You...
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Ep. 36 Who can be deported from the U.S. and what are the grounds for removal?
having a green card or visa does not mean you cannot be removed these rights...
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Ep. 35 I am detained by immigration. Can they just kick me out? How does the removal process start?
You can’t just be kicked out In most cases, unless there is an outstanding order...
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Ep. 34 What specialty occupations are accepted for the H-1B Visa?
H1B is there to allow qualified people to live and work in the US Specialty...
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Ep. 33 I want to apply for H-1B Visa this year. How do I know if I qualify?
Meet certain educational and work related requirements Employers must sponsor H1B holders and pay you...
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Ep. 32 H-1B Portability Rule & H1-B Transfer: I am an H1B holder and just found a new job, when can I start working for my new employer?
As soon as you find an employer, and they’re actually going to file the case,...
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Ep. 31 What are the Best Ways to Get a Green Card to Live & Work in the US?
Five most common ways of getting a green card Family sponsorship. If it’s not an...
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Ep. 30 Married a Different Petitioner on a K1 Fiance visa, can I still get my Green Card inside the US?
K-1 Fiancé visa is designed to marry the original US citizen petitioner It will not...
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Ep. 29 How can one get a work visa/permit to work in the United States?
Most work visas require an employer to sponsor you and most work permits are usually...
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Ep. 28 What is the marriage based green card process for persons already in the U.S. and entered legally?
This process is only for somebody who entered the US legally It is important that...
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Ep. 27 Married to a U.S. citizen but entered illegally. Can I still obtain a green card?
The big difference between coming to the US illegally and entering legally but overstayed your...
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Ep. 26 I stayed overseas for three and a half years after my green card expired. Can I renew my green card and try to use the card to enter the US?
If you leave the US more than a year without getting, for example, a reentry...
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Ep. 24 Who can apply for a California Driver’s License under AB 60 and what is the process?
Beginning of January 2, 2015 any eligible person – a California resident – will be...
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Ep. 23 Why was my tourist Visa denied based on Section 214(b)?
A tourist visa may be denied for lack of ties to home country A person...
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Ep. 22 I have a minor US citizen child, can I get a green card?
Misconceptions of having a US citizen child for parents legalization A US citizen child must...
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Ep. 21 Overstayed visa and now married to an American Citizen. Can She Still Get Green Card?
Overstayed visa and now married to a US citizen. Can she still get a green...
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Ep. 20 Am I eligible to file for an adjustment of status inside the US?
the process if you want to change the status from one visa to green card...
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Ep. 19 What does it mean that the President is going to end the secure communities program?
What does it mean that the President is going to end the secure communities program?...
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Ep. 18 What can those with employment visas benefit from Obama’s executive action? (Part 2)
Continuation of Episode 17: Employment-based executive action • Optional Practical Training (OPT), typically allowing Science,...
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Ep. 17 What can those with employment visas benefit from Obama’s executive action?
Visa allocation for highly skilled workers should improve visa processing Government will work with State...
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Ep. 16 Why Can’t The President Just Give Permanent Legal Status?
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 15 What is the modified Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 14 What is the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA)?
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 13 What is this Executive Action Going to Do?
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 12 Executive Action On Immigration
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 11 What is the E-1 Treat Visa?
Raw Trascript Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 10 Using a Different Name for Past 15 Years. What Happens With Immigration Reform?
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 9 Can an H1B employee work at different sites and locations?
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 8 Is there a minimum investment amount to apply for an E2 Investment Visa?
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 7 Consequences of Getting Into a Sham/Paid Marriage
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 6 What to do if your H1B or L1 Visa is denied?
Raw Transcript Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 5 What are the requirements to have a successful self-employed H1B case?
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 4 Visa waiver expired and now married to a US citizen. Can I still get my green card?
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 3 Husband is outside US. Can we use the I601A waiver to bring him back?
Raw Transcript: Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host...
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Ep. 2 Husband is Green Card Holder. Wife has F1 Student Visa. Can she stop school, stay and work?
Introduction: You ask we answer your immigration questions. Simple. And now your host immigration lawyer...
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Ep. 1 Unlawful Re-entry After Previous Unlawful Stay/Entry in U.S.
What you need to know about unlawful reentry after previous unlawful stay in the United...
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