Goldman & Partners Immigration Law LLP

11/07/2024

Immigration Concerns Under Donald Trump's Presidency. We are here to help.

Donald Trump’s victory this past Tuesday raises more questions regarding immigration matters in the U.S. than were answered by the voters. It is difficult to predict the negatives (and positives, if any) that U.S. employers and foreign nationals—both inside the U.S. and those trying to enter the U.S.—will face with the second Trump Administration, but from 2017-2021 we were faced with unprecedented hurdles set up by the Trump Administration for foreign nationals and U.S. employers trying to hire them, and our clients continued to thrive and we all survived. We want to remain cautiously optimistic this time around, but will be carefully watching for the following:

1. President Trump says “promises made, promises kept.” Does this mean he will work with Congress to pass legislation to grant every foreign national student in the U.S. a green card upon graduation, which he promised in June 2024? Or will he once again try to restrict the ability of foreign students in the United States to work for one year after graduation as they have been allowed to do for decades?

2. Will President Trump try to deport 12-14 million undocumented people currently inside the U.S., which will devastate the U.S. economy, or will he find a way to legally permit them to continue to fill the essential jobs that most Americans do not want to do?

3. Will President Trump try once again, as he did in his last term, to grind the H-1B visa program to a halt? Will he again create massive turmoil for U.S. employers who legally hire immigrants by instructing The Department of Homeland Security and The State Department to slow down or completely halt applications for legal immigration? Or has he learned the true benefits that legal immigration brings to the U.S. economy?


4. Will President Trump take away the Temporary Protected Status currently benefitting Venezuelans, Haitians, Afghanis, Cameroonians, and others in the U.S.? Will he violate current immigration laws that permit those seeking political asylum to have their cases heard?

Our firm is committed to protecting the legal rights of our clients and strategically presenting their legal immigration applications to the federal government. Let us know how we can help.

09/21/2023

We are hiring!
Goldman & Partners is a nationally recognized law firm devoted to business and family immigration law. Our attorneys are known for crafting personalized immigration strategies for startups and Fortune 1000 companies and are respected as relentless and transparent advocates for immigrants and their employers. Our experienced and friendly team of lawyers is passionate about helping clients navigate the complex US immigration system with personalized consultations, guidance, and high-quality legal representation. We provide a range of services, including visa applications, permanent residency, citizenship, compliance, and litigation.
The Role: Administrative Assistant - Family Immigration
Responsibilities:
• Client Communication: answer phones, respond to voicemails, inform client of cases updates or notices received from USCIS or EOIR
• Intakes and scheduling: Respond to client inquiries, schedule initial consultations with attorneys
• Client onboarding: Prepare Engagement Letter, set up client profile and questionnaires in online database, add clients to Harvest, add to S drive
• Forms: Complete I-765s, E-33s, AR-11s, E-28s, G-28s
• Application packages: Assemble, scan and mail filing packages for filing per USCIS and EOIR guidelines as requested by the attorneys
Requirements:
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, additional Portuguese is a bonus
• 3+ years performing supportive duties in an administrative assistant role, or similar
• Experience within immigration law is preferred
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and follow-up
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• The ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates high levels of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and discretion
By working with us at GPI, you will have access to challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and education. Our offices are located in Salem, Cambridge, MA and San Mateo, CA but this position is for our Salem, MA office. Must be in commuting distance to Salem, MA. This job is 40 hours a week in the office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

01/18/2023

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05/05/2022

Uniting for Ukraine Parole

On April 21, 2022, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new type of Parole (permission to enter the U.S.) for Ukrainians that are outside of the United States and who have a U.S. Supporter who is in a lawful status in the United States (or is otherwise authorized to stay in the U.S.). The U.S. Supporter needs to demonstrate financial resources to receive, maintain, and support the individuals whom they commit to support for the duration of their stay.
In order to qualify for the Parole, Ukrainian citizens need to have cleared background checks and have the U.S. Supporter file a Form I-134—a Declaration of Financial Support--and be vetted by the U.S. government. There is no fee for filing the Form I-134 and it can be filed online.
Once the Form I-134 is processed by USCIS, the government will send the Ukrainian beneficiary information about the next steps. USCIS has not yet announced estimated processing times.
Once the Parole is granted, the Ukrainian Beneficiary can travel to the U.S. to be paroled for up to 2 years and be eligible to apply for work permit.
Ukrainians who have a pending request for humanitarian parole filed on Form I-131, can still apply for this new Parole under Uniting for Ukraine and withdraw the pending I-131 (the USCIS will refund the I-131 fee).
The benefits of applying for the Uniting for Ukraine Parole:
- There is no fee to apply.
- Faster processing.
For more information, please see: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/uniting-for-ukraine
If you need assistance with filing for the Uniting for Ukraine Parole, please contact our firm. We may be able to provide services on pro bono on low bono basis.

Goldman & Partners Immigration Law uniting for Ukraine too.

The amazing employees at Goldman & Partners Immigration Law collected significant funds to support Ukrainian children temporarily residing in Poland. Our Partner Kasia Loor, who is originally from Poland, connected with her family to find the best way to help. We decided to provide the needed donation to the former elementary school of Kasia in Poland, currently hosting a group of Ukrainian children who fled the war. The donation was used to sponsor dinners, textbooks, school supplies and school activities for these kids. We are proud of the generosity and big heart of people working at GPI.

01/19/2021

Join us on January 26 for a 2021 H-1B Lottery Update and Immigration
Strategies for Foreign Talent

Building Pathways for Foreign Talent: 2021 H-1B Lottery, Immigration Strategies, and the State of Diversity in STEM

05/06/2020

Some great photos as the Jeff Goldman Immigration team celebrated an at-home Cinco De Mayo!

05/06/2020

Senior Associate Attorney Malvena Driscoll and family closed our weekly Zoom office meeting from their Cinco de Mayo-decorated kitchen with a Margarita demonstration! (Driscoll kids enjoyed the non-alcoholic variation)

03/17/2020

Update for 3/17/20: Information for Foreign Nationals. Canada Closure, Embassy and Consulate Appointment Cancellations, Immigration Court Latest.

Jeff Goldman Immigration LLP is continuing to monitor the impacts of Coronavirus on travel, visas, consular processing, and the filing of petitions with U.S. Ci

03/13/2020

Important: Latest Information for Foreign Nationals. Travel and maintenance of status.

NOTE: Jeff Goldman Immigration LLP will be offering free webinars for employers, foreign national employees, and foreign national students over the next se

06/06/2019

TONIGHT at 6: Join us for an in-depth discussion on "Plan B" for the Lottery -- great fellow panelists and partner organizations. At Venture Lane, 55 Court Street, Boston. Sign up below:

Open Avenues Foundation New England Venture Capital Association One Way Ventures

Is your company struggling to retain foreign talent? Did your company sponsor you for an H-1B lottery petition? Are you looking for visa options outside the H-1B lottery? Each year, about 200,000 highly skilled foreign nationals enter an H-1B visa lottery to determine whether they will be given a ch...