In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses an important E-2 visa subject: how do you prove source of funds for your E-2 investment? Loans If your source of investment is a loan: you must prove that your loan is secured by some personal property. Gifts If your source of funds…
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How do Entrepreneurs come to America?
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses how entrepreneurs come to America. What are the available visa options for an entrepreneur to launch a startup company? The O-1A: One of the most common ways to launch a company in the United States is through the O-1A visa. This is a…
R-1 Temporary Nonimmigrant Religious Workers
How can religious workers come to the United States? A religious worker visa allows a foreign national to come to the United States to work in a religious occupation for an authorized non-profit organization. To qualify for the R-1 visa, the foreign national must be employed by (1) a non-profit…
Are loans or gifts a legitimate source of funds for the E-2 visa?
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a frequently asked question regarding the E-2 Investor Visa: Are loans or gifts a legitimate source of funds for the E-2 visa? In order to get an E-2 visa as an investor in the United States, you must demonstrate that you will make…
Four Visa Options for Entrepreneurs
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…
Weekly Live Stream with Attorneys Jacob Sapochnick and Marie Puertollano: RFE/NOID Policy in Effect, Suspension of Premium Processing, Fraudulent H-1Bs, Cap-Gap, and More!
In this live stream, attorneys Jacob Sapochnick and Marie Puertollano discuss recent topics in immigration including the new USCIS policy giving immigration officers ample discretion to deny an application or petition filed with USCIS without first issuing a RFE or NOID, suspension of premium processing, fraudulent H-1B schemes, and more.…
What can you do if your TN visa is denied?
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses what you can do if your TN visa is denied. What is a TN Visa? First, let’s discuss what a TN Visa is, who qualifies, and what the process is like to apply. The TN Visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico to…
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…
How to get an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa without actual physical trade
In this video we discuss how you can get an E-1 treaty trader visa without trading actual goods. Overview: To qualify for an E-1 Treaty Trader Visa you must be a citizen of a treaty trader country involved in international trade You must be coming to the U.S. to carry…