In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick talks visa options for entrepreneurs. Overview: In this video we cover four visa options that allow foreign entrepreneurs to live and work in the United States. These visa options also allow the foreign entrepreneur to bring his or her dependents to live with them…
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Alternative Options to the H-1B Visa
What are some alternatives to the H-1B visa? By now you know that the H-1B cap has been reached for Fiscal Year 2019. But what happens if you were not selected in the H-1B visa lottery? In this post, we will discuss some alternatives to the H-1B visa that will…
H1-B Visa Expert: The Top Most Commonly Denied Occupations
In this post, we discuss the top most commonly denied specialty occupations for the H-1B visa program. Don’t be caught in the dark. For more information just keep on watching. 0:19 – Marketing Manager 0:47 – Business Development Manager 1:12 – Technical Writer 1:37 – Computer Programmer 1:56 – Financial…
Jacob asks INSEAD business students a burning question: Are foreign workers still interested in living and working in the United States?
In this video, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick sits down with international business students studying at INSEAD, a graduate business school in France. Jacob asks them a burning question: Despite all of the obstacles foreign workers face in immigrating to the United States, and the President’s hard-line stance on immigration, are…
What is the L-1A Visa?
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, discusses what an L-1A visa is, the requirements, and eligibility. Overview: The L-1A visa classification allows a foreign company to transfer an executive or manager to the U.S. subsidiary or parent company. If an affiliated U.S. subsidiary or parent company does not yet…
Our Clients Speak
In this video, our clients speak about their unique experience with the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick. Our law office specializes exclusively in immigration and nationality law. We work with a broad range of clientele including entrepreneurs, investors, business visitors, foreign workers, U.S. employers, asylees, students, athletes, performers, families…
Introducing the Final International Entrepreneur Rule
In this video, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the Final International Entrepreneur Rule recently published by USCIS effective July 17, 2017. Approximately 2,940 foreign entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the new rule on an annual basis beginning July 17. What will it do? The rule will make it easier…
The H-1B Guide: Preparing for H-1B Season
The H1-B visa season is fast approaching. In this video, Attorney Ekaterina Powell, Esq., shares our top tips on how to prepare for the H-1B visa lottery and the eligibility requirements for this popular visa. To read more about the H-1B visa please read our H-1B guide. For more information and eligibility…
Discussion of the NEW NIW EB-2 Eligibility Standard in Matter of Dhanasar
In this video attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the new decision in Matter of Dhanasar, 26 I&N Dec. 884 (AAO 2016) handed down by the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) which has changed the analytical framework for determining eligibility of national interest waivers. This new decision will affect foreign nationals who are…
Proposed Parole for International Entrepreneurs
In this podcast, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the all new International Entrepreneur rule. To hear more about this exciting new rule for entrepreneurs, please click below. Overview: What is it? The International Entrepreneur Rule will allow certain entrepreneurs the opportunity to seek ‘parole’ into the United States, based on…