At the Law Offices of Joshua L. Goldstein, we view an immigration consultation as a two-way exchange of information. We need basic information from you, so that we can accurately analyze your immigration situation and recommend a plan of action.

To help us gain a complete understanding of your immigration case, we ask that you bring every single piece of paper that is in any way related to your immigration matter. Here are some specific examples of the types of immigration documentation that we would ideally like to examine:

Legal Documents

• birth certificates
• death certificates
• divorce certificates
• marriage certificates
• Driver’s licenses or State ID

Immigration Documentation

• Passports
• Expired passports
• I-94, Arrival-Departure Record
• Green card
• Travel documents
• Work permits, i.e., Employment Authorization Document (EAD) cards
• Letters to/from USCIS
• Receipt Notices
• Copies of immigration applications
• Immigration Judge orders
• Notices of Immigration Court hearings
• Notice to Appear in Immigration Court, i.e., NTA

Client File

If you have ever worked with another immigration attorney, try to obtain a copy of your entire, original client file.

Criminal Dispositions

Any—any!—appearance in any criminal court anywhere in the world could limit your immigration options. Even if you think your case occurred many years ago, was dismissed or is for some other reason not important, we will still need to closely review documentation from your criminal case. For each criminal court appearance, please obtain a court-certified final disposition showing all docket sheets.

Help from an experienced immigration attorney is on the way

If you are not sure whether a particular document is needed or have further questions about what to bring, please call us at (617) 722-0005. We look forward to helping you achieve your immigration goals.