In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses immigration options for foreign nurses. Overview: At the moment it is quite difficult for foreign nurses to immigrate to the United States because of how strict immigration officials are being in adjudicating these petitions. While there are rigorous requirements that must be proven…
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Fiance Visa or Marriage Visa: What is the Difference?
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…
How to get a green card if your US citizen spouse has passed away
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…
How to complete Form I-485 for Adjustment of Status in the United States
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses how to complete Form I-485 for adjustment of status to permanent resident. 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 an…
Weekly Live Stream with Attorneys Jacob Sapochnick and Marie Puertollano: RFE/NOID Policy in Effect, Suspension of Premium Processing, Fraudulent H-1Bs, Cap-Gap, and More!
In this live stream, attorneys Jacob Sapochnick and Marie Puertollano discuss recent topics in immigration including the new USCIS policy giving immigration officers ample discretion to deny an application or petition filed with USCIS without first issuing a RFE or NOID, suspension of premium processing, fraudulent H-1B schemes, and more.…
Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
In this video, we discuss the difference between adjustment of status and consular processing. What is adjustment of status? Adjustment of Status is the process by which a foreign national applies for permanent residence, essentially their green card, within the United States. In order to apply for adjustment of status…
NEW 90 Day Rule: Presumption of Fraud for Non-Immigrants Seeking Adjustment of Status within 90 Days of Entry
Learn more about the new 90-day presumption of fraud rule in this video and how it affects the adjustment of status of foreign nationals living in the United States. 0:24 – New Rule Changes 0:52 – What is 90-day Rule Do? 1:37 – Our advice or suggestions for this new…
Victims of Domestic Violence: How To Self-Petition for a Green Card for Battered or Abused Spouse
In this video, we explain the process of obtaining a green card if you have been a victim of domestic violence. As a battered spouse, child, or parent of a U.S. citizen, you may self-petition for an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by…
Free Online Webinar With Jacob Sapochnick TODAY: Teaching you how to Apply for a Green Card
Join attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick for a free online webinar hosted by SimpleCitizen this evening on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 6-7 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) and 9-10 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Attorney Jacob Sapochnick will teach you how to apply for a marriage based green card and how your…
Overcoming the STOKES or Second Marriage Interview for Presumption of Fraud
In this segment Attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick Esq. discusses the stokes interview otherwise known as the infamous “fraud interview” for the green card application. A stokes interview may occur during the marriage based green card application process, and refers to an interview where the husband and wife are questioned separately, and…