Do you have a case waiting to be processed by the National Visa Center? In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the latest updates on visa processing and interview scheduling in the new year. This includes information regarding current visa backlogs and what you can expect from the National…
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BIG Update: New public charge rule and new Form I-485 go into effect on Dec. 23, 2022!!!
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the final rule, “Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility” announced by the Biden administration on December 19, 2022. The final rule applies to adjustment of status applications postmarked on or after December 23, 2022. The new public charge rule was issued in response to…
Immigration Update: Visa Bulletin December 2022 News and Predictions
As we enter the month of December, we share with you the latest Visa Bulletin, highlighting the new trends and projections in the family sponsored and employment-based preference categories. If you would like to know more about what you can expect in terms of visa numbers, please keep on watching.…
COVID-19 VACCINE: Do I still need it to get a green card?
Are you applying for a green card or immigrant visa? Want to know whether the COVID-19 vaccine is required to immigrate to the United States? Then this is just the right video for you. In this video you will learn all about the COVID-19 vaccination requirement from the U.S. Citizenship…
A Warm Thanksgiving Message from the Sapochnick Law Firm
On behalf of our team, we would like to thank you for your enormous support and express our heartfelt well wishes in this time of gratitude. For the opportunity you give us to serve you year by year, we say thank you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. Sincerely,…
November 2022 Updates: E-2 Renewal Rejections for PPP Loan Recipients, Changing Embassies for Green Card interviews and More!
In this video, we bring you a new update from the State Department, based on recent conversations between State Department officials and representatives of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). We will specifically cover topics such as visa processing for third country nationals wishing to secure interview appointments at Consulates and…
Immigration News: Update on Worldwide Visa Operations October/November 2022
In this video, we bring you the latest update from the State Department regarding the status of worldwide consular visa operations as of October 2022, including statistics and what you can expect in the coming months as it relates to visa processing. If you are waiting for your immigrant visa…
The Green Card Lottery FY 2024 Is Now Open: How to apply?
Did you know? Online registration for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (green card lottery) is now open for fiscal year 2024 (DV-2024) and will remain open until Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 12 noon Eastern Standard Time. In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses what the diversity visa program is,…
Do you Qualify for an EB1-A Green Card?
Are you interested in learning all about the EB-1A visa for aliens of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics? Then this video is right for you. Here we break down the EB-1A eligibility criteria and what types of individuals qualify for this visa type. Did you…
October 2022 Visa Bulletin Big Changes—What Does it Mean for EB-5 Investors?
It’s the start of a brand-new week where we bring you more immigration news. In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses big changes to the October 2022 Visa Bulletin, including important updates for EB-5 Immigrant Investors, a breakdown of what these changes mean, and what you can expect in the…