In this video, we touch on a very common question: what are the possibilities of changing your status after a visa overstay? If a person comes to the United States on a visa, whether it is a tourist visa or a student visa, there is a duration of stay that…
In this video we discuss how you can get an E-1 treaty trader visa without trading actual goods. Overview: To qualify for an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa you must be a citizen of a treaty trader country involved in international trade You must be coming to the U.S. to carry…
The J-1 is a very popular visa that is administered by the State Department, not USCIS. How does it work and who qualifies for the J-1 Cultural Exchange Visa? The J-1 visa allows individuals such as students and trainees to come to the United States to receive practical training or…
What’s happening with DACA today? In this post, attorney Jacob Sapochnick talks all about the state of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and what you should know as a recipient of DACA. In September of 2017 the Trump administration announced that it would be ending the DACA program, which…
Overview: What is an E-2 visa? The E-2 treaty investor visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign entrepreneurs from treaty nations to enter the United States and carry out investment and trade activities, for a specified period of two years subject to renewal. Investment activities include the creation of…
In this post, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the top reasons applications are denied at their citizenship interview. Requirements to apply for citizenship: In order to become a United States Citizen, you must meet the following general requirements at the time of filing your N-400 Application for Naturalization: You must be:…
Overview: What is the I-601 Waiver? The I-601 waiver is an application that is filed by individuals who are ineligible to gain admission to the United States as an immigrant, or who cannot adjust their status in the United States to become a permanent resident, because they are barred from…
In this video, we discuss the difference between adjustment of status and consular processing. What is adjustment of status? Adjustment of Status is the process by which a foreign national applies for permanent residence, essentially their green card, within the United States. In order to apply for adjustment of status…
You’ve made it to the airport, but Customs and Border Protection has denied you entry into the United States, before even boarding the plane. What steps can you take to resolve the situation? There may be various reasons why a CBP officer may prevent you from gaining entry to the…
What are some alternatives to the H-1B visa? By now you know that the H-1B cap has been reached for Fiscal Year 2019. But what happens if you were not selected in the H-1B visa lottery? In this post, we will discuss some alternatives to the H-1B visa that will…