U.S. Immigration Q&A Podcast with JQK Law: Visa, Green Card, Citizenship & More!

Answering U.S. Immigration Law Questions from Listeners and immigrants living across the world. Every Monday-Thursday at 6-6:30 PM Pacific. TikTok: ImmigrationLawyerJohn JQK Law Firm Instagram: JQK Law Firm Youtube: JQK Law Firm Email Me Directly - Info@jqklaw.com Consult with an attorney in private about your case. This general education only. Results Vary. This is an attorney advertisement. #Immigration #GreenCard #Citizenship

#308 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A Nov. 18, 2025 11/20/2025

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Big News - Stricter Public Charge Rule for Green Card Immigrant Visas Coming (November 2025) 11/12/2025

Big News - Stricter Public Charge Rule for Green Card Immigrant Visas Coming (November 2025) Understanding the Public Charge Rule: How to Protect Your Immigration Case In this episode, we discuss the return of the public charge rule for U.S. embassy systems and its impact on Green Card cases. He delves into the rule's history, its subjective nature, and the factors influencing its enforcement, including financial stability, health, and employment prospects. Timestamp 00:00 Introduction and Importance of Public Charge Rule 00:46 Historical Background of the Public Charge Rule 01:49 Current Administration's Stance and Changes 02:20 Preparing for the Public Charge Rule 02:43 Factors Considered in Public Charge Determination 04:06 Practical Steps for Applicants 05:25 Conclusion and Resources 🔔 If you want more videos like this, please Subscribe and click the Notification Bell! 👉 [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com Before you start your Green Card case, download your free guide now. This guide contains what you need to know for your Marriage Green Card journey. ⚖️ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) Email: info@jqklaw.com 🔥 Got burning Immigration questions? Catch my LIVE Q&A, Tuesdays @ 4-4:30 PM Pacific Time on: Instagram: / jqklawfirm TikTok: / immigrationlawyerjohn YouTube: / jqklaw 💡 Subscribe to my clips channel for more awesome immigration content: / @jqklawfirm 📤 Share this video: • Big News - Stricter Public Charge Rule for... Consult with an attorney in private about your case. This is general education only. Results vary. This is an attorney advertisement. Information is subject to change. #publicchargerule #immigrationlaw #greencardprocess #usvisa #uscisupdate #familyimmigration #immigrationtips #visaapplication #jqklaw #immigration2025 #USCIS #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLawyer /episode/index/show/jqklaw/id/39005640

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#305 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A Oct. 29, 2025 11/05/2025

#305 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A Oct. 29, 2025 119 views Streamed live on 30 Oct 2025 💍 Applying for a Marriage Green Card? Start with our FREE step-by-step guide! 📥 Download it here → MarriageImmigrationLaw.com ⚖️ US Naturalization (Citizenship) GUIDE, 📥 Download it here → JQKLaw.com/Citizenship ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Live immigration Q&A setup 00:45 – Free Marriage Green Card & Citizenship Guides 01:20 – How to contact JQK Law 01:53 – Major update: EAD automatic extension ending 02:57 – Can you travel with a pending I-751? 04:10 – How to reach the firm for help 04:29 – How long lawyers take to mail USCIS documents 05:21 – Does marriage withdrawal affect asylum? 06:00 – Can a green card holder spouse start petitioning? 06:17 – EAD extension rule clarification 07:00 – Questions missing info — why details matter 07:11 – I-730 follow-to-join cases 07:29 – NBC delays and embassy wait times 08:00 – Marriage withdrawal vs. asylum risk 08:16 – Green card process for asylum — estimated time 08:33 – Two-year green card sponsorship explained 09:25 – K-1 fiancé visa vs. marriage visa (which is better?) 10:32 – Expedite requests for minors & guardianship deaths 11:50 – F4 family petitions & CSPA age calculation 12:43 – Green card holder spouse petition steps 13:00 – Asylum, marriage fraud & credibility 13:42 – Intern inquiries & hiring info 13:58 – Detention cases 14:09 – Afghan I-730 case updates 14:23 – Lost employment extension letter 14:45 – Co-sponsor responsibilities 15:04 – Two-year card expiration consequences 15:15 – K-1 case after biometrics timeline 15:51 – Family case affecting visa processing 16:13 – I-751 separation after filing jointly 16:37 – Can a US citizen petition for a mother and sister? 17:01 – Petitioner biometrics (Trump-era rule) 17:17 – Using assets for affidavit of support (I-864) 18:11 – K-1 timeline overview 18:36 – F1 student using C8 EAD and visa status risk 19:28 – Co-sponsor & I-751 continuation options 19:46 – I-601B waiver approval and safety question 🔹 Have Immigration Questions? Join me LIVE every Tuesday from 4 - 4:30 PM PT for a free Q&A session! I answer your biggest Green Card & Immigration questions LIVE! ⚖️ Want personalized legal help? 📞 Contact us here → JQKLaw.com/Contact 📌 Important: This is for general education only. Every case is different. Consult an attorney for personal advice. Attorney advertisement. Laws may change. /episode/index/show/jqklaw/id/38920935

#304 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A Oct. 28, 2025 11/01/2025

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Top 3 Mistakes in Family-Based Green Card Petitions (Plus 1 Bonus Tip!) 10/13/2025

Top 3 Mistakes in Family-Based Green Card Petitions (Plus 1 Bonus Tip!) Applying for a family member’s green card can be stressful, and even small mistakes can cause years of delays or denials. In this video, immigration lawyer John Castropi breaks down the Top 3 Mistakes people make when filing Form I-130 family petitions, plus a bonus tip you can’t afford to miss. From choosing the wrong process, missing critical documents, to failing to update USCIS on address changes, these errors can turn into costly disasters. Watch now to learn how to avoid them and keep your case on track. 🔔 If you want more videos like this, please Subscribe and click the Notification Bell! 👉 [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com 0:00 – Intro: Why simple mistakes can ruin your family petition 0:30 – The importance of filing Form I-130 correctly 0:55 – Mistake #1: Choosing the wrong process (Consular vs. Adjustment of Status) 1:40 – How this mistake leads to years of delay and extra costs 2:20 – Mistake #2: Submitting missing or incomplete documents 2:55 – Common documents people forget (birth certificates, translations, etc.) 3:40 – Why USCIS rejects cases for minor errors 4:15 – Mistake #3: Failing to update USCIS on address changes 4:45 – Real example of how missing mail leads to denials 5:20 – Bonus Tip: Critical step that most families don’t know 6:10 – Lawyer’s insider advice to speed up your case 6:45 – Key takeaways: Protect your petition from avoidable delays 7:10 – Final thoughts & next steps Before you start your Green Card case, download your free guide now. This guide contains what you need to know for your Marriage Green Card journey. ⚖️ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) Email: info@jqklaw.com 🔥 Got burning Immigration questions? Catch my LIVE Q&A, Tuesdays @ 4-4:30 PM Pacific Time on: Instagram: / jqklawfirm TikTok: / immigrationlawyerjohn YouTube: / jqklaw 💡 Subscribe to my clips channel for more awesome immigration content: / @jqklawfirm 📤 Share this video: • Top 3 Mistakes in Family-Based Green Card ... Consult with an attorney in private about your case. This is general education only. Results vary. This is an attorney advertisement. Information is subject to change. #i130 #faimilybased #usciscitizenship #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLawyer #jqklaw #lawyer #I130Petition #I130 #FamilyPetition#Top /episode/index/show/jqklaw/id/38564740

#299 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A Oct. 7 2025 10/09/2025

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Full Story: South Korean Green Card Approval – John Khosravi, Esq. 09/30/2025

Full Story: South Korean Green Card Approval – John Khosravi, Esq. We’re excited to share a real immigration success story! A South Korean student turned H-1B worker just got their marriage green card approved in the U.S. through USCIS adjustment of status in only 4 months. In this video, we break down the entire marriage green card process, from preparing paperwork and marriage evidence to attending the USCIS interview. If you or your spouse are starting the marriage green card journey, this story offers clarity, hope, and practical tips to make your adjustment of status smoother. Perfect for couples navigating USCIS, marriage immigration, and the green card timeline. 🔔 If you want more videos like this, please Subscribe and click the Notification Bell! 👉 [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Marriage Green Card Approval for South Korean Spouse 0:11 – Why This Case Matters for South Koreans in the U.S. 0:30 – Current Marriage Green Card Trends (Sept 2025) 0:38 – About Attorney John Khosravi & Immigration Services 0:51 – Free 50+ Page Marriage Immigration Guide (Go to MarriageImmigrationLaw.com) 1:09 – Case Background: South Korean Student to H-1B Visa Holder 1:25 – Travel Concerns During the Green Card Process 1:44 – Dual Intent of H-1B and Travel Flexibility 2:02 – South Korean Birth Certificate Requirements 2:42 – Name Changes and Military Service Documentation 3:28 – Proving a Real Marriage: Evidence & Documentation 3:55 – Financial Sponsorship Using Both Incomes 4:07 – Work Authorization & Advanced Parole Decisions 4:29 – Timeline: Work Permit, Interview & Approval in 4 Months 4:48 – Conditional Green Card & I-751 Filing Requirements 5:05 – Path to Citizenship & South Korea’s Dual Citizenship Restrictions 5:37 – Lessons for Students and H-1B Workers in Similar Cases 5:53 – Final Thoughts and Legal Disclaimer 5:59 – Free Guide & Consultation Details (Go to MarriageImmigrationLaw.com) Before you start your Green Card case, download your free guide now. This guide contains what you need to know for your Marriage Green Card journey. ⚖️ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) Email: info@jqklaw.com 🔥 Got burning Immigration questions? Catch my LIVE Q&A, Tuesdays @ 4-4:30 PM Pacific Time on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jqklawfirm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@immigrationlawyerjohn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Jqklaw 💡 Subscribe to my clips channel for more awesome immigration content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTEfjZQltJg8_Ke8T14W1cA 📤 Share this video: https://youtu.be/DHrzUXr6GlU Consult with an attorney in private about your case. This is general education only. Results vary. This is an attorney advertisement. Information is subject to change. #MarriageImmigration #GreenCardApproval #MarriageGreenCard #ImmigrationLaw #USImmigration #JohnKhosravi #MarriageImmigrationGuide #GreenCardProcess #ImmigrationTips #USVisaHelp #USCIS #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLawyer /episode/index/show/jqklaw/id/38403195

#297 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A Sept. 23, 2025 09/25/2025

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USCIS Citizenship Good Moral Character N-400 Naturalization August 2025 09/11/2025

USCIS Citizenship Good Moral Character N-400 Naturalization August 2025 USCIS just released two major policy memos in August 2025 that change how good moral character is evaluated for U.S. citizenship applicants. These are the biggest updates in decades and they affect how cases are reviewed, what evidence is required, and how officers judge your community contributions, financial responsibility, and past mistakes. In this video, Immigration Lawyer John Kasabi explains: ✅ What the new memos mean for citizenship applicants ✅ Examples of “positive factors” USCIS is now requiring ✅ Why community service, taxes, and testimonial letters matter more than ever ✅ How these changes could affect your approval chances 📘 Get your Free Ultimate Citizenship Guide here: JQKLaw.com/citizenship 🔔 If you want more videos like this, please Subscribe and click the Notification Bell! 👉 [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com Timestamps: 0:00 – What is good moral character for citizenship? 0:20 – USCIS releases new policy memos (Aug 2025) 0:48 – Why this update is so important 1:37 – Old vs. new standards for good moral character 2:05 – What “showing more” now means 2:52 – The two new policy memos explained 3:23 – USCIS will use a holistic assessment 4:52 – Bars to naturalization (permanent vs. conditional) 5:45 – Factors officers will now consider 6:02 – The “preponderance of the evidence” standard 7:20 – Community involvement, volunteering, education 8:39 – Employment history, taxes, and financial responsibility 9:15 – Traffic violations, harassment, and unusual denial reasons 9:47 – Rehabilitation and community testimony 10:33 – Why USCIS may no longer accept tax payment plans 11:04 – Policy memo on neighborhood investigations 11:48 – Impact on applicants’ personal lives 12:15 – Why testimonial letters are now important 13:20 – Problems with poorly written letters 13:59 – Need for tailored letters in each case 14:42 – Why full case reviews with attorneys are critical Before you start your Green Card case, download your free guide now. This guide contains what you need to know for your Marriage Green Card journey. ⚖️ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) Email: info@jqklaw.com 🔥 Got burning Immigration questions? Catch my LIVE Q&A, Tuesdays @ 4-4:30 PM Pacific Time on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jqklawfirm/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@immigrationlawyerjohn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Jqklaw 💡 Subscribe to my clips channel for more awesome immigration content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTEfjZQltJg8_Ke8T14W1cA 📤 Share this video: https://youtu.be/byUqOR6zdIs Consult with an attorney in private about your case. This is general education only. Results vary. This is an attorney advertisement. Information is subject to change. #uscitizenship #goodmoralcharacter #uscisupdate #naturalization #immigrationlaw #jqklaw #usimmigration #citizenshipapplication #uscisnews #immigrationattorney #USCIS #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLawyer /episode/index/show/jqklaw/id/38179810

#295 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A Sept. 9, 2025 09/10/2025

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Canadian Marrying an American Green Card case 08/30/2025

Canadian Marrying an American Green Card case Are you a Canadian in a relationship with an American and thinking about immigrating to the U.S.? In this video, Immigration Lawyer John Kasravi from JQK Law explains everything you need to know about the marriage green card process for Canadians. 👉 Learn the differences between applying inside the U.S. (Adjustment of Status) vs. outside the U.S. (Consular Processing), timelines for U.S. citizens vs. green card holders, and why K-1 fiancé visas are usually not recommended. 📌 What you’ll learn in this video: • How long marriage green cards take for Canadians • Whether to file inside or outside the U.S. • Risks of overstaying and fraud concerns • Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing explained • The truth about K-1 and K-3 visas • Must-have documents for Canadian applicants • How to avoid costly mistakes 🔔 If you want more videos like this, please Subscribe and click the Notification Bell! 👉 [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Canadians in a relationship with Americans 0:05 – Unique immigration issues & benefits for Canadians 0:19 – Our law office handles Canadian marriage green card cases 0:25 – Why I decided to record this video 0:37 – How to schedule a consultation (JQKlaw.com/contact) 0:50 – First question: Is your partner a U.S. citizen or green card holder? 1:01 – Timeline differences: U.S. citizen vs. green card holder spouse 1:19 – Apply for green card inside vs. outside the U.S. 1:37 – Where should you get married? (Canada, U.S., or online Utah marriage) 2:07 – Proof of seeing each other in person 2:20 – Adjustment of status (green card inside the U.S.) 2:35 – Risks under the Trump administration 2:46 – Tourist visa entry, intent, and fraud concerns 3:04 – Overstays, ICE risks, and enforcement 3:40 – Why maintaining status is important 4:16 – Example: student or work visa holder getting married 4:20 – Filing adjustment of status while in the U.S. 4:33 – Free Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide (marriageimmigrationlaw.com) 4:50 – Filing process for U.S. citizen vs. green card holder spouse 4:57 – Work permit & travel authorization considerations 5:15 – Advanced parole & travel restrictions 5:29 – Adjustment of status timeline (3–9 months) 5:47 – Green card interview & approval process 6:05 – Check our Instagram for client approvals (@jqklawfirm) 6:15 – Consular processing from Canada 6:26 – I-130 petition explained 6:38 – National Visa Center (NVC) step 6:52 – Long-form Canadian birth certificate required 6:56 – Police certificate from RCMP 7:12 – DS-260 form & document submission 7:22 – Montreal consular interview timeline 7:35 – Entering the U.S. with green card in hand 7:44 – Why K1 fiancé visa is not recommended 8:07 – Problems with K1 visa: no work/travel authorization, delays 8:19 – Recent K1 delays compared to marriage green cards 8:29 – Extra costs & steps with K1 8:43 – Conditional 2-year green card for recent marriages 8:52 – Brief mention of I-751 removal of conditions 9:08 – When a K1 might make sense 9:11 – K3 visa explained (spouse visa alternative) 9:46 – K3 vs. I-130 timeline differences 10:22 – K3 pros & cons (rarely approved) 10:47 – Extra fees for K3 filings 11:04 – Wrapping up notes & key points 11:19 – Consultations vs. video overview 11:33 – Free Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide reminder 11:37 – Website: marriageimmigrationlaw.com 11:44 – Schedule consultation Before you start your Green Card case, download your free guide now. This guide contains what you need to know for your Marriage Green Card journey. ⚖️ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) Email: info@jqklaw.com 🔥 Got burning Immigration questions? Catch my LIVE Q&A, Tuesdays @ 4-4:30 PM Pacific Time on: Instagram: / jqklawfirm TikTok: / immigrationlawyerjohn YouTube: / jqklaw 💡 Subscribe to my clips channel for more awesome immigration content: / @jqklawfirm 📤 Share this video: • Canadian Marrying an American Green Card case Consult with an attorney in private about your case. This is general education only. Results vary. This is an attorney advertisement. Information is subject to change. #marriagegreencard #canadatousa #jqklaw #familyimmigration #USCIS #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLawyer /episode/index/show/jqklaw/id/38016005

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U.S. Immigration Q&A Podcast with JQK Law: Visa, Green Card, Citizenship & More!

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