In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses what happens at an employment-based green card interview. Employment-based green card interviews became mandatory pursuant to USCIS policy in March of 2017. It was not until the President issued an executive order on March 6, 2017 that USCIS began to require in person…
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Can Trump really end Birthright citizenship?
Recently the President of the United States controversially announced that he could end birthright citizenship by executive order. What is birthright citizenship? The 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States. This right to citizenship is referred to as “birthright citizenship.” Such…
EB-5 Visa Update: What’s the Future of the EB-5 Program?
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the future of the EB-5 Visa Program. What is the EB-5 Visa Program? The EB-5 Visa Program is an Immigration Investor Program that was created by Congress in 1990 to stimulate the U.S. economy through job creation and capital investment by foreign investors.…
Devastating New Policy that can Impact F, M, and J Non-immigrants in Violation of the Terms of their Visa
In this video we cover a new USCIS policy that can have devastating consequences on students who overstay their duration of stay in the United States, or otherwise violate their status. This new policy will change the way F-1, J-1, and M students, accrue unlawful presence in the United States,…
Live Session with Attorneys Jacob Sapochnick and Marie Puertollano: Addressing Changes in Immigration Law, NTA, RFEs, E-2 Updates, and More
In this video, attorneys Jacob Sapochnick and Marie Puertollano join a live session on Facebook and Youtube to cover the latest in immigration, E-2 visa changes, TN visa updates, as well as tips, tricks, and advice on how to protect yourself amid this changing immigration climate. Overview: Revised NTA Policy…
How to choose the right immigration lawyer for you?
In this post, we answer one of your most frequently asked questions: how can you find the right immigration lawyer for you? You need an immigration lawyer, but how do you find the right one? Watch this video to learn all about what you need to know before hiring an…
Can I change my status after a Visa Overstay?
In this video, we touch on a very common question: what are the possibilities of changing your status after a visa overstay? If a person comes to the United States on a visa, whether it is a tourist visa or a student visa, there is a duration of stay that…
What’s happening with DACA today?
What’s happening with DACA today? In this post, attorney Jacob Sapochnick talks all about the state of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and what you should know as a recipient of DACA. In September of 2017 the Trump administration announced that it would be ending the DACA program, which…
All About I-601 Waivers of Grounds of Inadmissibility
Overview: What is the I-601 Waiver? The I-601 waiver is an application that is filed by individuals who are ineligible to gain admission to the United States as an immigrant, or who cannot adjust their status in the United States to become a permanent resident, because they are barred from…
What to Do When You Have Been Denied Entry to the U.S. at the Airport
You’ve made it to the airport, but Customs and Border Protection has denied you entry into the United States, before even boarding the plane. What steps can you take to resolve the situation? There may be various reasons why a CBP officer may prevent you from gaining entry to the…