In this episode of Sidebar with Francois, South African–born attorney Paul Wayburne brings clarity to one of the most emotionally complex areas of immigration law: marriage-based immigration. Drawing from his experience at Wayburne Law Firm, Paul breaks down why immigrating to the U.S. through marriage—a cornerstone of many Family Immigration cases—isn’t always as simple or stable as it seems. We discuss how marital conflict, poor communication, or even the timing of a visa denial can derail an otherwise valid immigration path, especially for those pursuing Adjustment of Status (AOS).


You can find Paul on LinkedIn at Paul Wayburne | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulwayburne/
https://www.wayburnelaw.com/
 

Find us at:
https://www.moremax.net
https://www.instagram.com/moremax_itforlawfirms/
MoreMax | IT for Law Firms - YouTube

LinkedIn: Francois Joubert | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/francois-joubert1/

Support the show

In this episode of Sidebar with Francois, I sit down with Emily Sumner, founder of Sumner Immigration Law, to unpack five essential things you need to know before starting your U.S. immigration journey.
 
With years of experience in both employment-based and family-based immigration, Emily has helped countless clients navigate everything from L-1 and H-1B visas to marriage-based green cards and naturalization. However, what truly makes this conversation special is Emily’s rare combination of legal sharpness and genuine compassion.
 
This isn’t legal theory, it’s grounded, practical advice from someone who’s seen it all.

You can find Emily on LinkedIn at Emily Sumner | LinkedIn
Emily Sumner Immigration Website
 @SumnerImmigrationLaw


Find us at:
Moremax Website
Moremax Instagram


You can find Francois on LinkedIn at Francois Joubert | LinkedIn

Support the show

In this episode, we sit down with Jimmy Lai, Founder and Managing Partner of Lai & Turner Law Firm PLLC, to explore his remarkable journey from being employee number one to leading a thriving law firm of 16 staff. Jimmy shares what motivated him to pursue law, the challenges and milestones of building a practice, and his deep insights into the E-2 Investor Visa process, a focus area for his growing firm. A must-listen for legal professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the intersection of law and business growth.

You can find Jimmy on LinkedIn at Hung-Lin Lai | LinkedIn
Jimmy Lai Instagram
 @LaiTurnerLaw

Find us at:
Moremax Website
Moremax Instagram


LinkedIn: Francois Joubert | LinkedIn

Support the show