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…
What to Do If Your PERM Labor Certification Is Denied?
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses different avenues that an employer may wish to take if their employee’s PERM labor certification has been denied by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). For those who are unaware, the PERM labor certification process allows a U.S. employer to sponsor a foreign…
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…
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.…
Why is there a Green Card Backlog: What Applicants Need to Know in 2023?
Want to know why the immigrant visa backlog is still a big issue in 2023? Then you won’t want to miss this blog post, where attorney Jacob Sapochnick tells you all you need to know about the visa backlogs. Overview So, you’ve filed your green card application and now your…
Visa Bulletin of August 2023 with Jacob Sapochnick
Want to know all about the August 2023 Visa Bulletin? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this video, we share with you the latest movement in the family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories for the month of August. There will be significant retrogression of the final action date…
Can undocumented immigrants have their own business with Jacob Sapochnick
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick answers one of your frequently asked questions: Can undocumented immigrants open their own business in the United States? If you would like to know more about this topic, please keep on watching! Overview This is one of the most widely misunderstood topics of discussion…
Success story: EB-1A Approval for Graduate Student Researcher in 6 days! With Jacob Sapochnick
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick provides a case study of an EB-1A graduate student researcher of extraordinary ability, filing an I-140 self-petition based on his outstanding achievements in cancer research and prevention. Overview What is the EB-1 preference category? First, let’s discuss the EB-1 visa category. EB-1 is an…
How can I apply for a Green Card for my parents with Jacob Sapochnick
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains the process for a United States Citizen to petition his or her parents for a green card, through adjustment of status (for those lawfully residing in the U.S.) or Consular processing (for those residing overseas). If you want to know more about the…