J-1 Exceptional Hardship Waiver and Why the Visa Process is Taking Longer Now
The Top Talent and Immigration Show
Release Date: 10/23/2019
Visa Options for Doctors and Medical Professionals Due to COVID-19
The Top Talent and Immigration Show
In this episode of Top Talent and Immigration, Kaushik Ranchod talks about the process for the USCIS call for medical professionals and how physicians already in the US on a J1 program can extend their stay because of this directive. Stay tuned.
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What Are The New National Interest Waiver Requirements? (Part 3)
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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 companies who are facing a shortage of talent and helping them both thrive. In this episode… If you’re in the process of applying for a National Interest Waiver, you need to prove one thing: that your application would be more beneficial to the United States versus...
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What Are The New NIW Requirements? (Part 2)
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The next part of the National Interest Waiver application requires that applicants have contribution credibility to demonstrate that they are well-positioned to advance the endeavor they are putting forward. In this week’s episode, host Kaushik Ranchod talks about what the contribution credibility entails.
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What Are The New NIW Requirements? (Part 1)
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In this episode of Top Talent and Immigration, Kaushik Ranchod talks about the first criteria for NIW application which is the substantial merit and national importance. He shares its importance and how you can document and establish that you have met the requirements for it. Stay tuned.
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International Education Opportunities at Boise State University with Gonzalo Bruce of The Center for Global Education
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In this episode of Top Talent and Immigration, Kaushik dives deep into the programs and plans that Boise State has for their international students with the help of his guest, Gonzalo Bruce. They discuss how the programs of Boise State helps both international students and the local students of Boise, how they address immigration restrictions and challenges, and why international students should have Boise as their top choice for their studies and for immigration. Stay tuned.
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Top Citizenship Requirements That You May Have Overlooked
The Top Talent and Immigration Show
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 companies who are facing a shortage of talent and helping them both thrive.
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What You Need to Know When Filing Your H1B in 2020
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How then do you file your H1B? Kaushik breaks down the details including when to apply, how long the process is likely to take, and what to expect. Employers are not left out. Kaushik shares the biggest mistake to avoid when filing H1B for your employees and unpacks what you need to do to stand a better chance for your application to be considered.
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J1 Waiver Success Story
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Getting a J1 Waiver can be a difficult process, as all immigration processes tend to be. If the applicant is getting government assistance, however, getting the J1 Waiver can be even more difficult.
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How to Achieve Your Immigration Goals for 2020 and the next Decade
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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 health?
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Gratitude and a reflection on 2019 Immigration Law
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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?
info_outlineOvercoming 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 the Florida Bar and is an Associate Attorney at the Ranchod Law Group. Melissa exclusively practices immigration and nationality law and has built a successful career assisting immigrants. In fact, Melissa went to Law School precisely to become an immigration attorney, and that passion has fueled her success. Melissa earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice from Florida International University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law.
In this episode, host Kaushik Ranchod sits down with Melissa to talk about her story and why she became an immigration attorney, what exceptional hardship is, and why the immigration process is taking longer than is used to.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
[2:06] Melissa’ background and why she became an immigration attorney
[6:07] What is a J-1 Waiver, and how to get one
[8:00] The latest changes to immigration in the Trump Administration
[11:31] What is “exceptional hardship”?
[17:22] The J-1 Hardship Waiver is taking longer than it used to
[19:10] What Melissa likes most about taking these cases
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They also help immigrants navigate the complicated immigration process today. Ranchod Law Group has been in business for nearly 20 years in Northern California and serves clients nationwide. Contact Ranchod Law Group today for details on how the firm can help you to solve your immigration challenges. You can visit Ranchod Law Group or call 916-613-3553 or email [email protected].
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