Attorneys Michael Jolic and Stacy Cozart Martin were interviewed by reporter Troy Smith of Axios for a story regarding ICE Raids ordered by President Trump. MJB Immigration and the two partners were quoted extensively in the story, which can be accessed here.
Successful Marriage-Based Permanent Residency Adjustment in San Diego
Attorney Michael Jolic from MJB Immigrations San Diego office recently handled a marriage-based permanent residency application that was processed in approximately three months. The final packet was submitted for processing to USCIS on August 20 and the client was scheduled for an interview on November 18, 2025. At the interview, USCIS approved the adjustment application.
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First Submission of National Interest Exemption Request from San Diego Office
San Diego MJB Immigration Attorney Michael Jolic submitted a National Interest Exemption (NIE) request to USCIS to waive the $100,000 payment resulting from the September 19, 2025 proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers. This request will one of the very first NIE requests adjudicated by USCIS since the implementation of the new rule.
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2025 Year-End Wrap Up
Throughout the year, our firm received several awards and recognitions that reflect our continued commitment to excellence in legal service. As we celebrate 25 years in business, we look back on some of the highlights of 2025. MJB Immigration was honored in the 2026 Cleveland Tier 1 Listing of “Best Law Firms” in Immigration Law …
H-1B Petition Approved in Three Days
MJB Immigration San Diego attorney Michael Jolic recently represented a corporate client with respect to an H‑1B petition. The case was successfully approved by the USCISTexas Service Center through Premium Processing, with adjudication completed within three (3) days of receipt. This outcome underscores the effectiveness of thorough preparation and strategic use of premium processing.
Complex H-1B Case Handled by MJB San Diego Office
MJB Immigration’s San Diego team led by Attorney Michael Jolic successfully navigated a highly complex H‑1B visa petition involving extraordinary compliance challenges. In this case, the employer agreed to pay a $100,000 proclamation fee, requiring careful legal strategy, detailed documentation, and precise coordination to ensure full regulatory compliance. Our team provided end‑to‑end guidance, proactive risk …
H‑1B1 Chile Approvals for Physicians
Attorney Michael Jolic recently represented multiple physicians pursuing H‑1B1 Chile nonimmigrant status to practice medicine in the United States. Each application was carefully prepared and strategically presented to address the unique professional and eligibility requirements applicable to foreign medical graduates. All of the H‑1B1 Chile petitions handled by Mr. Jolic were approved, allowing the physicians …
Change of Employer H1B in Record Time
Although we are used to receiving approval notices fairly quickly, this particular petition arrived in record time. Attorney Michael Jolic and his staff at the San Diego office handled an H1B visa petition on behalf of a corporate client and the newly hired employee. The petition was prepared and filed in seven (7) business days. …
Naturalization Interviews at San Bernardino, California USCIS office
Attorney Michael Jolic from our San Diego MJB office attended Naturalization interviews for two clients at the San Bernardino, California USCIS office. Both applicants passed their tests and were recommended for approval by the USCIS office. Moreover, they were both sworn in as UC citizens at the same facility. They are eager to register to …
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San Diego Client Receives EAD in Under One Month
MJB Immigration in San Diego was retained by a client residing in Poway, California to represent him and his spouse in their marriage-based immigration process. Attorney Michael Jolic worked on the application and submitted the packet for processing on August 26, 2024. On September 21, 2024, USCIS approved the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) application. This …
Naturalization Interview Scheduled in Two Months
Attorney Michael Jolic of MJB Immigration’s San Diego office filed an Application for Naturalization for a local San Diego client. The application was submitted on October 7, 2024 and the USCIS San Diego field office scheduled the client for an interview on December 19, 2024.
Attorney Michael Jolic from the San Diego MJB Immigration office represented a medical group in the process of adding additional work locations to an existing J-1 waiver previously recommended for approval by the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission. This Emergency Medicine physician received a waiver of the two-year home residency requirement in the summer of 2023. …
