In this episode, immigration attorney Mo Goldman discusses the complexities of the U.S. immigration system, the high costs and delays involved, and the human stories behind immigration policies. He highlights issues like visa processing times, fees, and the impact of recent policies on individuals and families.

• Immigration benefits processing delays
• High costs and fees for visas and naturalization
• Impact of policies on families and individuals
• Legal tools like writ of mandamus
• Human stories of immigration struggles
• The U.S. immigration system is plagued with delays, often taking years to process petitions.
• Fees for immigration benefits can be thousands of dollars, with no guarantee of approval.
• Many immigrants have been in the U.S. for most of their lives and face deportation despite their contributions.
• Recent policies and increased fees threaten to make legal immigration more difficult and costly.
• Legal avenues like the writ of mandamus can be used to expedite cases.