In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares some exciting news: the EB-3 Philippines employment-based category has become current as of July 2019! Since there is currently no waiting period for EB-3 Philippines, employers of Filipino nurses and other health care professionals, may now apply for the I-140 straight away, and…
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses important visa bulletin updates. F2A Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents is now current as of July 1, 2019 with the release of the July 2019 Visa Bulletin. That means that beginning July 1, 2019, spouses and minor children of green card holders…
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick talks about your options, as a U.S. Citizen, if you have just discovered that your foreign spouse used you to obtain a green card. When such a case arises, and we are representing the U.S. Citizen who has just discovered that they have been…
What’s the difference between someone who is undocumented in the United States and someone who is here illegally? What does it mean to be “undocumented”? When someone is in the United States “undocumented,” that means that the person entered the United States without inspection (without the proper documentation), and as…
Overview: Have you ever wondered what is bona fide marriage and what is the evidence required to establish bona fide marriage? In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick will explain how you can go about proving bona fide marriage. When applying for adjustment of status based on marriage, the foreign national…
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses an EB-2 National Interest Waiver success story involving a client who was able to obtain a green card without an employer based on his background as a foreign national with an exceptional ability. The EB-2 category allows a person to apply for a…
You are married to a US Citizen and you filed your petition for a green card, but now you are going through a divorce, can you keep your green card? Divorce Prior to Green Card If you have filed your application for a green card, but have not yet attended…
The San Diego Immigration Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick welcomes you. Our immigration practice is committed exclusively to the areas of immigration and citizenship law. We have big firm expertise in these specialties, but strive to deliver personalized client services at an economical cost. Every week we cover different…
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the current processing time for the I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence. If you were granted conditional residence (2-year green card) based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen (USC) or legal permanent resident (LPR), you must file USCIS Form I-751 Petition…
Can I lose my green card if my citizenship application is denied after the interview? A person typically acquires a green card based on employment or an underlying family petition. As part of the process of becoming a permanent resident, an applicant must pass a background check, and meet all…