In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of your most frequently asked questions: My husband is a green card holder and I am an F-1 student. Can I stop school, stay, and work in the United States? For the answer to this question please keep watching. For more…
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What is the marriage based green card process for persons legally in the US?
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the marriage based green card process for persons who entered the United States legally. To learn more about adjustment of status within the United States please click here. For information about employment-based green cards click here. Overview: The process discussed is only for…
What are the reasons for green card denials?
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses common reasons for green card denials. To read more about family-based green cards please click here. For information about employment-based green cards click here. Overview: There are generally two ways to apply for a permanent resident green card 1. through a qualifying…
What are some ways to obtain relief from deportation?
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of your most frequently asked questions: What are some ways to obtain relief from deportation? 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 is…
How to pass a green card marriage interview
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of your most frequently asked questions: How do I pass a green card 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 we…
Can same sex couples apply for immigration benefits?
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: can same sex couples apply 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 of…
November Visa Bulletin: What’s New?
Want to know what’s new on the November Visa Bulletin? In this segment attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the new changes including the dual chart system, family-based preference categories, and EB visa updates for China, India, Mexico, Philippines. For more information on the Visa Bulletin click here. Remember to follow us…
Marriage to a US Citizen After Illegal Entry
Entered the country illegally and now married to a US Citizen? Watch the video below for more information on the possibility of applying for a green card. – There is a big difference in having entered the United States illegally and entering the country legally but remaining in the United…
New Filing Dates for Adjustment of Status Applications announced on the October Visa Bulletin
Want to hear how the new changes to the October visa bulletin can affect you? Keeping watching. – Starting with the October 2015 visa bulletin there will be a new separate cut-off date chart for filing of adjustment of status applications – The dual chart serves several purposes – New…
New Changes to the October Visa Bulletin
In this post attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the new changes to the October visa bulletin and how these changes can affect your family based or employment based petition. The October 2015 Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State shows a newly revised system of dual cutoff dates. As…