Welcome back to Immigration Lawyer Blog! In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a hot topic in the world of immigration, why is the National Visa Center taking such a long time to process cases? What are some predictions on the status of visa processing in the future? If you…
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White House Announces Expansion of STEM OPT Program for F-1 and J-1, and New Initiatives Benefitting O-1 and NIW Applicants
Welcome back to Immigration Lawyer Blog! We kick off the start of a brand-new week with new White House initiatives expanding the post-completion Optional Practical Training program for STEM international students, as well as other government initiatives to attract entrepreneurs and highly skilled professionals to the United States seeking O-1…
Family Sponsored and Employment Based Updates: Visa Bulletin for February 2022
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the February 2022 Visa Bulletin and what you can expect in terms of movement or retrogression in the employment based and family sponsored preference categories. Want to know more? Just keep…
U.S. Immigration Updates 2022: CBP Customs and Border Protection Operations, the Carrier Liaison Program, Humanitarian Emergency Exceptions to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement, and more!
Welcome back to Immigration Lawyer Blog! We kick off the start of a brand-new week with even more immigration news. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares the following new immigration updates: new vaccination policies and procedures being followed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following the release of…
Key Predictions for U.S. Immigration in 2022
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog! It’s the start of a brand-new year and as always, we at the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick, are committed to bringing you the latest in immigration news. We are happy for you to join us. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick…
Embassies Reopening Update: Limited Operations at US Consulates Keep Immigrants Worried
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, and Happy New Year! We are excited to have you back. We hope you had a wonderful holiday break with your family and are ready to jump back into the latest in immigration news in the new year. In this video, attorney Jacob…
What’s in the Democrats’ $100 Billion Build Back Better Immigration Plan?
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick tells you everything you need to know about the new Congressional reconciliation bill known as H.R. 5376 “the Build Back Better Act.” How might this piece of legislation impact you in…
Family Sponsored and Employment Based Updates: Visa Bulletin for November 2021
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the November Visa Bulletin and what you can expect in terms of movement or retrogression in the employment based and family sponsored preference categories. Want to know more? Just keep…
DOS Visa Bulletin Updates: No Family Based Movement Until June 2022, EB-3 Retrogressions, Diversity Visa Updates, and More!
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares a new update from the Department of State that was recently provided to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Liaison Committee regarding the movement of family sponsored categories on the…
Biden Administration Plans to Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans & Instead Require Proof of Vaccination
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the Biden administration’s recent plan to rescind the COVID-19 travel bans by November of this year. Want to know more? Just keep on watching. Overview Since January 2020, at least…