Many of our followers have been asking a very important question, what does a visa “refusal” mean and what is 221(g) Administrative Processing? The situation unfolds something like this. You’ve applied for a non-immigrant visa and have attended your Consular visa interview. After attending your interview, you check the…
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DOS Update: Visa Approvals Rise to Pre-Pandemic Levels in Early 2023 with Attorney Jacob Sapochnick
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick, brings you the latest updates regarding the rates of immigrant and non-immigrant visa approvals at U.S. Consulates and Embassies worldwide. The latest Immigrant and Non-immigrant Visa Issuance Reports recently published by the State Department demonstrate that both immigrant and non-immigrant visa approvals are…
How to Change Status From a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa to the F-1 Student Visa
Do you want to know how you can change your status from a B1/B2 tourist visa to F-1 international student from inside the United States? If so, then this is the right video for you. In this video, we answer this important topic and discuss some important considerations you may…
November 2022 Updates: E-2 Renewal Rejections for PPP Loan Recipients, Changing Embassies for Green Card interviews and More!
In this video, we bring you a new update from the State Department, based on recent conversations between State Department officials and representatives of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). We will specifically cover topics such as visa processing for third country nationals wishing to secure interview appointments at Consulates and…
How to work in the United States for 3-6 months?
It’s that time of the week again. A brand-new video, addressing a very important topic. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick breaks down all the visa options available to individuals who wish to work in the United States for a short-term period of 3 to 6 months. Did You Know?…
Biden Administration Plans to Rescind COVID-19 Travel Bans & Instead Require Proof of Vaccination
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the Biden administration’s recent plan to rescind the COVID-19 travel bans by November of this year. Want to know more? Just keep on watching. Overview Since January 2020, at least…
NVC Immigrant Visa Backlog Updates and Processing Times & Bad News for Tourists
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the National Visa Center (NVC) immigrant visa backlog and current NVC processing times in the month of June. Stay tuned for updates on the Department of State’s plan to reopen…
Immigration News: New COVID 19 Regional Travel Ban for Nonimmigrants Issued for the Republic of India
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a new Presidential Proclamation passed by President Joe Biden, that temporarily restricts and suspends the entry of nonimmigrants into the United States, who were physically present within the Republic of…
Can you get a tourist visa extension after overstay?
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we discuss whether you can file an application to extend your stay on a tourist visa if you have overstayed. Disclaimer: We do not recommend overstaying your duration of stay on any visa classification,…
Poland Joins Visa Waiver Program
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we bring Polish citizens an exciting new update regarding the Visa Waiver Program. What’s happening? The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the addition of Poland, as a country eligible to participate in the…