In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses an important E-2 visa subject: how do you prove source of funds for your E-2 investment? Loans If your source of investment is a loan: you must prove that your loan is secured by some personal property. Gifts If your source of funds…
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses how entrepreneurs come to America. What are the available visa options for an entrepreneur to launch a startup company? The O-1A: One of the most common ways to launch a company in the United States is through the O-1A visa. This is a…
How can religious workers come to the United States? A religious worker visa allows a foreign national to come to the United States to work in a religious occupation for an authorized non-profit organization. To qualify for the R-1 visa, the foreign national must be employed by (1) a non-profit…
Recently the President of the United States controversially announced that he could end birthright citizenship by executive order. What is birthright citizenship? The 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States. This right to citizenship is referred to as “birthright citizenship.” Such…
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a frequently asked question regarding the E-2 Investor Visa: Are loans or gifts a legitimate source of funds for the E-2 visa? In order to get an E-2 visa as an investor in the United States, you must demonstrate that you will make…
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains the differences between the K-1 fiancé visa and a marriage visa. What is the K-1 Fiancé Visa? The K-1 visa is available to foreign nationals who are engaged to U.S. Citizens only. K-1 visas are also reserved for foreign fiancées, who do not…
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses how you can obtain permanent residence if your U.S. Citizen spouse has passed away, and you are still in the process of applying for permanent residence. Overview: What happens if you and your spouse have filed the I-130/485, and your US Citizen spouse…
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the future of the EB-5 Visa Program. What is the EB-5 Visa Program? The EB-5 Visa Program is an Immigration Investor Program that was created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors.…
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick talks visa options for entrepreneurs. Overview: In this video we cover four visa options that allow foreign entrepreneurs to live and work in the United States. These visa options also allow the foreign entrepreneur to bring his or her dependents to live with them…
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses how to complete Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative. Please keep in mind that this video is not intended to be legal advice. The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not substitute the legal advice of your attorney. If you…