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

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

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U.S. Immigration Law Questions from Listeners living across the world. Every Tuesday at 5 PM Pacific. On: TikTok: ImmigrationLawyerJohn Email Me Directly - [email protected] Consult with an attorney in private about your case. This is general education only. Results Vary. This is an attorney advertisement. #Immigration #GreenCard #Citizenship

Recent Episodes

#336 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A - June 2, 2026
JUN 5, 2026
#336 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A - June 2, 2026
πŸ’ Applying for a Marriage Green Card? Start with our FREE step-by-step guide! πŸ“₯ Download it here β†’ MarriageImmigrationLaw.com βš–οΈ US Naturalization (Citizenship) GUIDE! πŸ”Ή Have Immigration Questions? Timestamp: 0:00 – Intro & show overview 0:32 – Resources: marriage green card guide & consultation 0:59 – May 22nd memo update β€” guide not yet updated 1:16 – Recent case updates: approvals, pauses, RFE received 1:33 – Should you file AOS, wait, or go consular processing? 2:04 – YouTube channel & how to get questions answered 2:32 – May 22nd USCIS policy memo breakdown 2:54 – NYT report: is the admin backtracking on the memo? 3:25 – Naturalization interview delayed since August 2025 3:48 – Citizenship interview timelines & field office delays 4:23 – How to check field office processing times & contact Congress 4:31 – Review your full immigration history before pushing a case forward 5:17 – BIA indefinite detention update 5:52 – Interview notification received β€” field office & timeline tips 6:08 – Non-immigrant married to US citizen β€” new AOS rules explained 6:36 – I-130 approval vs. I-485 approval β€” no direct connection 7:10 – Can you file I-485 concurrently with I-130? 8:02 – I-751 removal of conditions after divorce explained 9:07 – Persian name β€” potential travel ban impact on I-751 9:32 – Parents on B2 overstay by a week β€” AOS recommendation? 10:01 – I-130 filed August 2025, beneficiary in India on B2 β€” consular processing timeline 10:52 – Update on immigrant visa pause β€” when will it be lifted? 11:08 – Temporary green card received May 2025 β€” when to renew? 11:57 – Safe to travel on green card to 75-country pause countries? 12:34 – Should you upload wedding/trial photos to I-130 unsolicited? 13:16 – Has a new law passed? (unclear question) 13:28 – I-485 receipt March 2026, biometrics April 2026 β€” when approved? 13:46 – AOS case in immigration court for marriage β€” what to expect? 13:54 – Consultation cost β€” how to find out 14:14 – Can you take over a case someone started themselves? 14:57 – How long to receive green card after entering on immigrant visa? 15:54 – Manu question about fees 16:02 – Client testimonial: green card approved 16:11 – How does a non-immigrant file for AOS (I-485)? 16:34 – Iran pending asylum + EB-2 NIW current β€” file I-485 or wait? 17:31 – Citizenship interview passed 6 months ago, no update β€” Iranian applicant 17:50 – DS-260 login to keep NVC case active β€” correct method? 18:16 – How long to receive green card after entering on immigrant visa (follow-up) 18:31 – Asylum case pending β€” can I travel domestically? 18:45 – I-485 interview on Friday β€” recommendations 19:03 – Jordanian passport renewal during administrative closure 19:26 – Oath ceremony not received in 7 months β€” what to do? 19:48 – Wife from Afghanistan, interview in Pakistan β€” attend or reschedule? 20:19 – Reminder: other viewers should not give legal guidance in chat 20:39 – No predictions on when the visa pause will end 20:50 – I-130 cases β€” timelines and whether interviews are required 21:18 – Do you create photo albums for clients? 22:05 – H-2B visa holder β€” AOS through marriage 22:48 – Living in different states from spouse β€” medical exam location & impact 23:04 – Can you withdraw N-400 after biometrics β€” will it affect background check? 23:28 – From Pakistan, waiting for oath ceremony β€” safe to travel? 23:55 – How to contact NBC to keep case alive (DS-260 / NVC follow-up) 24:06 – Can you make changes to DS-260 after submission? 24:22 – Forgot to mention previous divorce on N-400 β€” how serious? 24:51 – Green card holder in New York β€” travel to another state without status? 25:00 – Consultation fees β€” how to find out 25:30 – Will the new memo affect future I-751 filings? 25:46 – Work permit denied β€” what to do? 25:54 – Daughter's green card approved after RFE β€” 4-day turnaround 26:09 – F2A qualified at NBC in November 2025, no interview β€” Africa/delayed regions 26:37 – Traveling between states without immigration status β€” risks 26:55 – Closing remarks & resources 27:07 – Is SC-1 visa easy to get approved? 27:15 – F2A spouse lost status due to USCIS delay β€” can they still do AOS? 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! βš–οΈ Want personalized legal help? πŸ“ž Contact us here β†’ JQKLaw.com/Contact πŸ“Œ Important: This is for general education only. Every case is different. Consult an attorney for personal advice. Attorney advertisement. Laws may change. πŸ“₯ Download it here β†’ JQKLaw.com/Citizenship πŸŽ™οΈ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6108637424779264
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#335 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A - May 26, 2026
JUN 3, 2026
#335 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A - May 26, 2026
πŸ’ Applying for a Marriage Green Card? Start with our FREE step-by-step guide! πŸ“₯ Download it here β†’ MarriageImmigrationLaw.com βš–οΈ US Naturalization (Citizenship) GUIDE! πŸ”Ή Have Immigration Questions? Timestamp: 0:00 – Intro & May 22nd adjustment of status memo overview 0:02 – F2B adjustment with asylum pending 0:18 – H1B recapture beyond 6 years 0:55 – I-130 timeline for spouse of green card holder (F2A) 1:13 – New memo and VAWA recipients 1:37 – Travel with green card under SIJS 2:13 – Canadian citizen born in Iran, F2B administrative processing & mandamus 2:58 – Is moving to the US harder under Trump? 3:10 – B1/B2 re-entry timing rules 4:05 – Asylum pending + F2B adjustment with expiring humanitarian parole 4:34 – I-485 pending cases β€” do you need to go back home? 4:52 – Should you pause/slow AOS filing to build equities? 5:16 – Proving a bona fide marriage for consular processing 6:03 – F1 change of status + I-526E concurrent filing & mandamus 7:00 – Affirmative asylum decisions & approved asylum + AOS 8:09 – Approved asylum (Biden era), mom's AOS β€” memo impact? 8:33 – Filing AOS without an attorney 8:53 – Approved asylum β€” consular interview travel required? 9:04 – DACA pending + visa overstay + marriage AOS eligibility 10:03 – Asylum case pending since 2023, LA interviews 10:27 – New memo impact on EB-2 NIW 10:34 – Best way to get a green card as a Canadian 10:46 – FiancΓ© in Pakistan: K-1 visa vs. marry first? 11:40 – Born in banned country but citizen β€” consular processing eligibility? 11:58 – Travel on advance parole while AOS pending 12:09 – CR-1 I-130 stuck at NVC, 75-country pause 12:25 – IR-1 stuck in Abu Dhabi β€” transfer to Singapore embassy? 12:45 – Will Trump offer green cards to master's graduates? 12:52 – DACA + military + married to USC + 75-country ban β€” consular processing risk? 13:33 – Will lawsuits against the memo allow AOS to continue? 13:47 – K-1 visa for someone in Cuba 14:19 – DQ'd for 2025 visa, no interview β€” what to do? 14:36 – Bringing wife from Afghanistan under new rules 14:54 – USCIS mail returned + e-request issue 15:16 – Attorney intro & services overview 16:05 – I-130 + AOS denied because spouse missed interview β€” what's next? 16:17 – Expired green card (I-797 extension) β€” safe to travel to New Zealand? 16:49 – Does memo affect removal of conditions (I-751)? 17:02 – Filing mandamus for consular processing β€” risk to case? 17:42 – Day-one CPT and marriage AOS β€” any negative impact? 18:36 – DACA expedite request β€” will it speed things up? 19:10 – Memo impact on work permits (EAD)? 19:20 – Biometrics for I-601A waiver β€” will they need to be redone? 19:53 – New memo impact on EB-3? 19:58 – Can you still file I-130 despite the pause? 20:22 – AOS vs. consular processing for TN visa Canadians 21:01 – I-131 re-entry permit timeline + risks 21:13 – Advanced parole required for marriage green card? 21:56 – Risks of applying for green card through asylum 22:19 – Can US citizens avoid having spouse leave the US? 22:33 – K-1 visa timeline for someone in Jamaica (travel ban) 23:04 – Canadian PR / Indian citizen on visitor visa β€” AOS after marriage? 23:29 – 75-country pause update β€” husband in Jamaica with interview scheduled 23:58 – I-130 filed, ICE refuses to dismiss deportation case 24:10 – FiancΓ© doesn't want to leave the US β€” options? 24:35 – Canadian citizen traveling while I-485 pending 25:15 – AOS within 90 days of ESTA entry β€” will ICE come? 25:22 – J-1 teacher with waiver, married to USC, AOS pending β€” memo fears? 25:59 – Son in Army under 21 β€” deferred action or parole in place? 26:18 – Husband in ICE custody, pending I-130, J-1 overstay by 8 days 26:28 – Getting married on ESTA β€” risks under current administration 26:42 – Parents on tourist visas β€” eligible for AOS? 26:53 – New duration of status rules impact on international students 27:01 – Closing remarks & resources 27:55 – Parents overstaying visa β€” green card implications 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! βš–οΈ Want personalized legal help? πŸ“ž Contact us here β†’ JQKLaw.com/Contact πŸ“Œ Important: This is for general education only. Every case is different. Consult an attorney for personal advice. Attorney advertisement. Laws may change. πŸ“₯ Download it here β†’ JQKLaw.com/Citizenship πŸŽ™οΈ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6108637424779264
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F-1 Student to Business Founder/Investor Visa (E-2)
MAY 25, 2026
F-1 Student to Business Founder/Investor Visa (E-2)
Graduating on an F1 visa and thinking about starting your own business in the U.S.? The E2 investor visa might be your best path forward and if you're currently on OPT, you may be able to use that time to test and launch your business before you ever file. In this video, immigration attorney John Khosravi breaks down everything F1 students need to know about the E2 visa: who qualifies (and which countries are excluded), how much you need to invest, what your business plan must include, and how to document your source of funds correctly from day one. πŸ‘‰ [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction – E2 visa overview for F1 student visa holders 0:18 – Using OPT to test your business before switching to E2 0:40 – What is the E2 investor visa? 1:28 – Treaty country requirement – who qualifies? 1:51 – Countries that do NOT qualify (India, Brazil, China, Russia) 2:11 – Ownership & control requirements 2:44 – F1 to E2: change of status via Form I-129 3:01 – Source of funds documentation 3:25 – How much money do you need to invest? 3:50 – Business plan requirements 4:09 – Change of status vs. consular processing 4:32 – Using OPT business revenue to strengthen your E2 case 5:00 – E2 to green card pathways (EB-5, marriage, aging-out children) 5:24 – O-1 visa as an alternative for startup founders 5:40 – Building your foundation and long-term strategy 5:55 – Schedule a consultation at JQKLaw.com βš–οΈ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) GO HERE: JQKLaw.com/Contact πŸ”₯ Got burning Immigration questions? Catch my LIVE Q&A, Tuesdays @ 4-4:30 PM Pacific Time on: πŸ“€ Share this video: https://youtu.be/9YFTs7dUFYs 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. #E2Visa #F1StudentVisa #ImmigrationLaw #StartABusiness #OPT #InvestorVisa #JQKLaw #ImmigrationAttorney #StudentVisa #USVisa #USCIS #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLawyer
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How One Marriage Almost Destroyed a Family Green Card Case (F-2B to F-1 to F3 Preference Category)
MAY 22, 2026
How One Marriage Almost Destroyed a Family Green Card Case (F-2B to F-1 to F3 Preference Category)
If you are the adult child of a U.S. citizen or green card holder, getting married or divorced at the wrong time could seriously affect your immigration case. In this video, we break down a real immigration story of a green card holder who almost lost their path to U.S. citizenship because of a complicated family-based immigration history involving the F2B, F1, and F3 visa categories. Learn how marriage, divorce, a parent's naturalization, and timing can impact your green card process, citizenship eligibility, and even put your status at risk. If you are waiting for a family-based green card, this is important information you should know. πŸ‘‰ [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com Timestamps 0:00 – Green Card Holder Almost Loses Citizenship Case 0:26 – Immigration Story & Case Background 0:34 – F2B Category: Adult Child of a Green Card Holder 0:51 – Parent Becomes a U.S. Citizen (F2B to F1) 1:03 – Why F2B Can Be Faster Than F1 1:24 – Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Explained 1:48 – Important Immigration Disclaimer 1:53 – What Happens If the Child Gets Married? 2:17 – F1 to F3 Category: Married Child of a U.S. Citizen 2:32 – Divorce Changes the Immigration Case Again 2:45 – Green Card Approved & Citizenship Filing 2:53 – Citizenship Interview Problem Explained 3:09 – How Documents Saved the Case 3:41 – Marriage Mistakes That Can Ruin a Green Card Case 3:55 – Deportation Risks & Immigration Court Warning 4:07 – Key Advice for Adult Children of Citizens & Green Card Holders 4:24 – Final Takeaway + Immigration Consultation Info βš–οΈ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) GO HERE: JQKLaw.com/Contact πŸ”₯ Got burning Immigration questions? Catch my LIVE Q&A, Tuesdays @ 4-4:30 PM Pacific Time on: πŸ“€ Share this video: β€’ How One Marriage Almost Destroyed a Family... 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. #greencard #immigration #usimmigration #usvisa #familybasedimmigration #uscitizenship #immigrationlawyer #f2bvisa #f1visa #f3visa #jqklaw #USCIS #GreenCard #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationLawyer
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#334 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A - May 19, 2026
MAY 20, 2026
#334 LIVE U.S. Immigration Q&A - May 19, 2026
πŸ’ Applying for a Marriage Green Card? Start with our FREE step-by-step guide! πŸ“₯ Download it here β†’ MarriageImmigrationLaw.com βš–οΈ US Naturalization (Citizenship) GUIDE! πŸ”Ή Have Immigration Questions? 0:03 – Intro – Immigration Lawyer John Kasravi Live Q&A 0:12 – Disclaimer: Educational only, not legal advice 0:24 – How to ask questions + consultation info (jqlaw.com) 0:40 – Free Marriage Green Card Guide (download info) 0:53 – Citizenship/Naturalization Guide (jqlaw.com/citizenship) 1:06 – H-1B visa basics and status vs visa expiration 1:36 – B1/B2 vs H-1B change of status limitations 2:11 – Green card processing time varies by category 2:24 – I-751 travel and removal of conditions discussion 3:02 – DV Lottery / missed deadlines issues 3:40 – BIA / court cases not handled by office 3:52 – F1 student + green card intent conflict discussion 4:25 – Visa bans / embassy delays / processing uncertainty 5:06 – Filing deadlines and missed interview consequences 5:28 – Consultation process for case review and fees 6:18 – EB2 / F1 / asylum adjustment limitations 6:48 – Consular processing vs adjustment risks 10:06 – Overstay forgiveness (spouse/parent of US citizen) 11:24 – K1 vs marriage visa risk discussion 12:09 – Travel ban / dual citizenship impact 16:04 – Citizenship denial risk (tax payment plan issue) 17:50 – I-751 evidence requirements (marriage proof list) 19:51 – Parole / adjustment of status clarification 20:37 – H4 visa appointment guidance 24:22 – F1 student marriage-based case discussion 27:01 – Under 21 I-130 child case timeline 28:42 – Biometrics re-fingerprinting policy update 31:17 – Closing remarks + guides + consultation links 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! βš–οΈ Want personalized legal help? πŸ“ž Contact us here β†’ JQKLaw.com/Contact πŸ“Œ Important: This is for general education only. Every case is different. Consult an attorney for personal advice. Attorney advertisement. Laws may change. πŸ“₯ Download it here β†’ JQKLaw.com/Citizenship πŸŽ™οΈ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6108637424779264
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