Can I lose my green card if my citizenship application is denied after the interview? A person typically acquires a green card based on employment or an underlying family petition. As part of the process of becoming a permanent resident, an applicant must pass a background check, and meet all…
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Responding to a NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) after Fraud Interview
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses how to respond to a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) after a marriage fraud interview also known as the STOKES interview. Overview: As part of the I-130/485 application process to obtain a green card based on marriage, the couple must attend an…
Weekly Live Stream with Attorneys Jacob Sapochnick and Marie Puertollano: RFE/NOID Policy in Effect, Suspension of Premium Processing, Fraudulent H-1Bs, Cap-Gap, and More!
In this live stream, attorneys Jacob Sapochnick and Marie Puertollano discuss recent topics in immigration including the new USCIS policy giving immigration officers ample discretion to deny an application or petition filed with USCIS without first issuing a RFE or NOID, suspension of premium processing, fraudulent H-1B schemes, and more.…
USCIS Marriage Fraud Interview Tips for 2018: Overcome the “STOKES” Interview
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick covers the top ten tips to help you overcome the marriage fraud interview also known as the “STOKES” interview. A foreign national applying for permanent residence based on marriage may be required to attend a second interview. This typically occurs in cases where the…
Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
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…
NEW 90 Day Rule: Presumption of Fraud for Non-Immigrants Seeking Adjustment of Status within 90 Days of Entry
Learn more about the new 90-day presumption of fraud rule in this video and how it affects the adjustment of status of foreign nationals living in the United States. 0:24 – New Rule Changes 0:52 – What is 90-day Rule Do? 1:37 – Our advice or suggestions for this new…
What to Expect at the STOKES ‘Fraud’ Interview and How to Avoid It
In this segment Attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick Esq. discusses the STOKES interview otherwise known as the infamous “fraud interview” for the green card application. During the STOKES interview the US Citizen petitioner is separated from the foreign spouse for questioning. The STOKES interview is typically scheduled when couples do not…