Justin Randolph
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Partner at Randolph & Holloway LLC handling plaintiff side employment matters. Owner at The Law Offices of Justin G. Randolph, handling immigration matters for families.
I mean they get to put on a case and let a judge decide not some rando
February 9, 2026 at 12:46 PM
I mean they get to put on a case and let a judge decide not some rando
Are the identities of who is running the agency social media accounts subject to foia?
January 12, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Are the identities of who is running the agency social media accounts subject to foia?
Stephen Miller probably doesn't even realize these people will ultimately get to stay. And when he's gone the IJs will terminate their cases so they can adjust their status at the USCIS. It does create fear, which he likes, though.
November 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Stephen Miller probably doesn't even realize these people will ultimately get to stay. And when he's gone the IJs will terminate their cases so they can adjust their status at the USCIS. It does create fear, which he likes, though.
The K-1 can be fine if you're in the situation as a couple. But, let's say you're a woman in a relationship with a U.S citizen and while visiting you find out you're pregnant. Are you going to leave and have your child abroad (perhaps separated from the father) while you wait for the K-1?
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The K-1 can be fine if you're in the situation as a couple. But, let's say you're a woman in a relationship with a U.S citizen and while visiting you find out you're pregnant. Are you going to leave and have your child abroad (perhaps separated from the father) while you wait for the K-1?
And unless the BIA has changed the rules, the IJ's can't remove people in these circumstances simply for being overstays or having a preconceived intent (having immigrant intent when you're supposed to have non-immigrant intent), assuming all other factors are in their favor.
November 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
And unless the BIA has changed the rules, the IJ's can't remove people in these circumstances simply for being overstays or having a preconceived intent (having immigrant intent when you're supposed to have non-immigrant intent), assuming all other factors are in their favor.
A criminal issue is definitely more serious than simply overstaying. Even the Bush admin didn't throw people into removal proceedings simply for being overstays on a non-immigrant visa or for getting married while on a tourist visa. Assuming it's a bona fide marriage.
November 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A criminal issue is definitely more serious than simply overstaying. Even the Bush admin didn't throw people into removal proceedings simply for being overstays on a non-immigrant visa or for getting married while on a tourist visa. Assuming it's a bona fide marriage.
There are risks and that's certainly a reason to talk to a lawyer before filing anything with the USCIS, as all those hurdles will be addressed in advance. That said, I've never had a case denied where the beneficiary entered on a tourist visa.
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
There are risks and that's certainly a reason to talk to a lawyer before filing anything with the USCIS, as all those hurdles will be addressed in advance. That said, I've never had a case denied where the beneficiary entered on a tourist visa.
It certainly can be viewed as preconceived intent, depending on the circumstances, but if I recall correctly, there was an INS or USCIS Memo that said if that's the only issue, the case shouldn't be denied. Also, unless it's changed, the BIA has long taken the same view, at least from what I recall.
November 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It certainly can be viewed as preconceived intent, depending on the circumstances, but if I recall correctly, there was an INS or USCIS Memo that said if that's the only issue, the case shouldn't be denied. Also, unless it's changed, the BIA has long taken the same view, at least from what I recall.
You're eligible for permanent residency if you come on a tourist visa and later marry a U.S. citizen who files for you. People travel that path to a green card all the time. Stephen Miller is just forcing immigration judges to grant the green cards in cases like this.
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
You're eligible for permanent residency if you come on a tourist visa and later marry a U.S. citizen who files for you. People travel that path to a green card all the time. Stephen Miller is just forcing immigration judges to grant the green cards in cases like this.
I mean 5 USC still exists and partisan loyalty tests are prohibited.
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I mean 5 USC still exists and partisan loyalty tests are prohibited.