Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a new and exciting bill proposed by the House of Representatives known as the HEROES Act (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act) that would provide financial relief for…
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Health Care Workforce Resilience Act: Green Card Proposal For Doctors and Nurses
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a new and exciting bill called “the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act” that would speed up the process for nurses and doctors to obtain their green cards. Keep on watching for…
UPDATE: USCIS Field Offices, ASC Offices, and Asylum Offices Closed Until June 4th
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares the latest update regarding the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field office closures. Keep on watching for more information. Overview On March 18, 2020, USCIS made the decision…
Trump signs Executive Order Suspending Immigration: What You Need to Know
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick goes over each section of President Trump’s new executive order, “Proclamation Suspending the Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19…
Do Green Card holders need to worry about collecting benefits during the Coronavirus crisis?
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses one of your frequently asked questions: do people with green cards need to worry about using government benefits due to the Coronavirus crisis? Keep on watching for more information. Overview:…
Are Employment-Based Green Card Interviews Being Waived During COVID-19? See the Important Update Here
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a new and important topic: are green card interviews being waived during the Coronavirus pandemic? Keep on watching for more information. Overview: As many of you know, on March 18th…
Public Charge Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency Explained
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the brand-new Form I-944 Declaration of Self-Sufficiency that must be filed with all applications for adjustment of status postmarked on or after February 24, 2020, as a result of the…
If Your Divorce Abroad is Not Final Can You Marry in the US?
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a frequently asked question: can someone who is in the process of getting divorced overseas re-marry in the United States before that divorce is final? Overview: In many foreign countries…
Who is affected by the Public Charge Rule in 2020?
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the public charge rule and who is affected. Overview: Several categories of people are affected by the public charge rule: The first category of people primarily affected by the public…
Can you work while your green card application is being processed?
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we answer one of your frequently asked questions: can I work while my green card application (Form I-485) is pending with USCIS? Overview: The answer is yes; however, you will first need to file…