In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of your most frequently asked questions: What are some ways to obtain relief from deportation? https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-45-what-are-some-of-the-ways-to-obtain-relief-from-removaldeportation Overview: There are generally four ways to obtain relief from deportation through Cancellation of Removal, Prosecutorial Discretion, Asylum, or Adjustment of Status. Cancellation of removal…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of your most frequently asked questions: How do I pass a green card marriage interview? https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-67-how-to-pass-a-marriage-interview Overview: The green card marriage interview usually takes place three to four months after the green card application is filed with CIS In this video…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses a new development relating to President Barack Obama’s November 2014 executive action on immigration. For more information about President Obama’s executive actions on immigration please click here and here. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-66-executive-action-december-update Overview: SCOTUS recently granted a request that secures timely consideration for President Obama’s Executive…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: Do I qualify for the H-1B visa? For more information about the H-1B visa please click here. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-33-what-specialty-occupations-are-accepted-for-the-h-1b-visa Overview: –Educational or Equivalent Component In order to qualify the applicant must meet certain educational and/or work related…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the I-601A waiver and when it may be used to legalize a foreign spouse. In this case the foreign spouse was removed for a 3-year period. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/can-we-use-the-i601a-waiver-to-bring-husband-back-to-the-us For more information about the I-601 and I-601A waivers please click here. Remember to follow…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of our most frequently asked questions: I applied for a US tourist visa and was denied based on Section 214B, what next? https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-23-denied-tourist-visa-based-on-section-214b Overview – A tourist visa may be denied for lack of ties to your home country – The…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses whether a K-1 visa is a safe visa. Security concerns have recently arisen in the media and in Congress following the terrorist attack in San Bernardino which killed 14 people. It was recently discovered that the female shooter which carried out the…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: I have married a different petitioner than the one who filed my K-1 fiancé visa, can I still apply for my green card? https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-30-married-a-different-petitioner-on-a-k1-fiance-visa-can-i-still-get-my-green-card-inside-the-us Overview – The K-1 fiancé visa allows you to marry only…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: can same sex couples apply for immigration benefits? https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-44-can-same-sex-couples-file-for-immigration-benefits Overview – Yes, it is possible for a qualifying relative to apply for immigration benefits for their spouse if the marriage is valid by the laws…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses new changes applying to OPT STEM extensions. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-64-stem-extension-changes The new changes include: – The new STEM OPT proposal will provide for an extension of OPT optional practical training replacing the 2008 proposal. – The proposal will increase OPT STEM extensions from 17…