If you are interested in applying for the Diversity Visa Lottery program now is the perfect time. Online registration for fiscal year 2026 is now open until Tuesday November 5th at 12 noon Eastern Standard Time. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains everything you need to know about your…
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What does Administrative Processing mean in the visa process?
Have you applied for an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa and received a notice of 221(g) administrative processing after your Consular visa interview? If so, then you won’t want to miss this important video explaining what administrative processing is all about and what you can expect during this process. Overview What…
No more visas in September: EB-2 Visa Annual Limit Reached for 2024!!!
If you are applying for an employment-based immigrant visa, you won’t want to miss this important update regarding visa availability. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses some new information released in the Department of State’s September Visa Bulletin which impacts most employment-based preference categories. Want to know more? Just…
Good News: October 2024 Visa Bulletin Explained and Predictions!!!
Are you waiting for your priority date to become current on the visa bulletin? Then you won’t want to miss this blog post covering the release of the October 2024 visa bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement of…
How Long Does It Take For NVC To Schedule An Interview In September 2024?
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the process of applying for a green card via “consular processing” for individuals residing outside of the United States. Additionally, in this video you will learn how long it is taking for an immigrant visa interview to be scheduled as of September 2024.…
Parole in Place on Hold: What you need to know now!!!
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the current status of parole in place applications under the Keeping Families Together program and how a new lawsuit will impact the approval of applications under the program. To learn more, please keep on watching this video. What is Keeping Families Together? The Keeping…
Biden’s Parole in Place is now open for filing: who will qualify to adjust status in the USA?
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the new parole in place program for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. Citizens recently announced by the Biden administration. In this video you will learn about the parole in place application process, who is eligible to apply, and what will happen to…
Alternative Visa Options If You Were Not Selected in the H-1B Cap Lottery
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the top work visa alternatives to the H-1B visa for those who were not selected in the H-1B lottery for the FY 2025 cap season. To learn more, please keep on watching this video. Overview As our readers may know, the electronic registration…
Adjustment of Status from Visitor to Green Card
Can you apply for a green card while you are inside of the United States on a tourist visa? In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick addresses this important topic. Overview B1/B2 Tourist Visa and Nonimmigrant Intent The B1/B2 tourist visa is a nonimmigrant visa type that allows foreign nationals…
Consular Processing v. Adjustment of Status for spouse what is faster?
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a hot topic addressing what is the fastest method to immigrate a foreign spouse to the United States. Many couples often wonder what the best option is to immigrate their foreign spouse, such as applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate…