In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses common reasons for green card denials. To read more about family-based green cards please click here. For information about employment-based green cards click here. Overview: There are generally two ways to apply for a permanent resident green card 1. through a qualifying…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the key to filing a successful self-employed H-1B petition. For more information please contact us for a consultation. One of the most important factors in filing a successful self employed H-1B petition is to demonstrate that there is an existing board of directors…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of your most frequently asked questions: What are some ways to obtain relief from deportation? Overview: There are generally four ways to obtain relief from deportation through Cancellation of Removal, Prosecutorial Discretion, Asylum, or Adjustment of Status. Cancellation of removal is…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of your most frequently asked questions: How do I pass a green card marriage interview? Overview: The green card marriage interview usually takes place three to four months after the green card application is filed with CIS In this video we…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses a new development relating to President Barack Obama’s November 2014 executive action on immigration. For more information about President Obama’s executive actions on immigration please click here and here. Overview: SCOTUS recently granted a request that secures timely consideration for President Obama’s Executive Actions…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: Do I qualify for the H-1B visa? For more information about the H-1B visa please click here. Overview: –Educational or Equivalent Component In order to qualify the applicant must meet certain educational and/or work related requirements.…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the I-601A waiver and when it may be used to legalize a foreign spouse. In this case the foreign spouse was removed for a 3-year period. For more information about the I-601 and I-601A waivers please click here. Remember to follow us…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of our most frequently asked questions: I applied for a US tourist visa and was denied based on Section 214B, what next? Overview – A tourist visa may be denied for lack of ties to your home country – The applicant…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses whether a K-1 visa is a safe visa. Security concerns have recently arisen in the media and in Congress following the terrorist attack in San Bernardino which killed 14 people. It was recently discovered that the female shooter which carried out the…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: I have married a different petitioner than the one who filed my K-1 fiancé visa, can I still apply for my green card? Overview – The K-1 fiancé visa allows you to marry only the…