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Great NEWS!! Green Card Backlog Decreased in January: When will NVC schedule my interview?

In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares the latest news regarding the Immigrant Visa backlog at the National Visa Center as of January 2024.  If you would like to know more about this important update, please keep on watching. Did you Know? Every month the Department of State’s National Visa Center…

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Breaking News: February 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates and Predictions!

In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares everything you need to know about the February 2024 Visa Bulletin including a few changes in the employment based and family-sponsored preference categories. We also discuss our predictions on what to expect from the Visa Bulletin in the coming months. If you would like to…

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2024 Green Card Backlog Predictions and End of Year Summary!!!

In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a new press release shared by the Department of State which provides insights on the status of visa operations worldwide during fiscal year 2023. The report highlights that from October 2022 through September 2023, DOS issued more than 10 million visas worldwide, with…

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Good News: January 2024 Visa Bulletin Explained!!!

In this blog post, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares everything you need to know about the January 2024 Visa Bulletin including major advancements in the employment based and family-sponsored preference categories. This is the most significant movement we have seen in months! We also discuss our predictions on what to expect…

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What Happens When a Priority Date is Current: What is the NVC Doing for You

One of the most common questions that we receive from applicants who are applying for a green card is what happens when your priority date becomes current? In this video we will discuss what it means for a priority date to become current, and the general steps that you need…

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The December 2023 Visa Bulletin

  In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the grim outlook of the December Visa Bulletin. While we had hoped to see more forward movement for the month of December, very little changes can be seen when compared to the previous month. However, we hope that this video will be…

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The NVC closed my case: What do I do now?

If you are applying for an immigrant visa through Consular processing, you will encounter the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC is an agency located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, that is responsible for pre-processing your application after your immigrant petition has been approved by USCIS. The agency functions as an…

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How to obtain a police clearance certificate? With Immigration Attorney Jacob Sapochnick

Are you applying for an immigrant visa (green card) or fiancé(e) visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad? Then you won’t want to miss the important tips we share in this video. One of the most important pieces of evidence you will need to take to your visa interview…

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Does USCIS do surprise home visits for Marriage Fraud?

Did you know that if you are going through the green card process based on marriage to a U.S. Citizen in the United States, sometimes an immigration official from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may show up at your home unannounced. How often does this happen and how…

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16 ways to get a Green Card with Jacob Sapochnick

Have you ever wondered what are the most common ways to get a green card to the United States? We’ve got you covered. In this short video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick tells you the top sixteen ways you can get a green card to live and work in the United States.…

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