Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a new and important topic: are green card interviews being waived during the Coronavirus pandemic? Keep on watching for more information. Overview: As many of you know, on March 18th…
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Special Update: Urgent Need for Medical Professionals to Combat COVID-19
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses an important announcement for medical professionals who have an approved U.S. nonimmigrant, immigrant visa petition, or certificate of eligibility, and are seeking to treat or mitigate the effects of COVID-19.…
Coronavirus and Immigration
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this important video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected U.S. immigration law and what you should expect going forward. Overview: COVID-19 Firm Update In compliance with government directives, our office remains temporarily…
H-1B Electronic Registration Process 2020: Problems, Predictions, and Next Steps
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the new H-1B mandatory electronic registration system and what to expect after the mandatory registration period has closed. Keep watching for more information. Overview: As you know H-1B season FY…
Who is affected by the Public Charge Rule in 2020?
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the public charge rule and who is affected. Overview: Several categories of people are affected by the public charge rule: The first category of people primarily affected by the public…
What you need to know about the New H-1B Cap Registration System
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the new H-1B online registration system and everything you need to know if you are applying for an H-1B cap petition in fiscal year 2021. Overview: What’s new? As our…
Iranian Americans Questioned at the Border: Can they do that?
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses an important topic. Recently Iranian Americans with dual citizenship have been questioned by Customs and Border Protection upon re-entering the United States. Our clients have been asking: can the government…
Can I travel if my I-485 is Pending?
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we discuss a frequently asked question: can you travel with a pending I-485 Adjustment of Status application? Overview: Generally, anytime a person has a pending application with USCIS like a visa extension or…
The Reality of H1B Denial Rates
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we have some bad news for H1B visa holders, some very very alarming statistics. If you want to know what they are watch this video. H1B Visas and Rate of Denials Based on a…
How to Invest in the USA
Welcome back to Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we talk about the different investment visa options available under current law. E-2 Non-immigrant Visa: Visa through Investment The first option is the E-2 visa. This is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals from…