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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The J-1 is a very popular visa that is administered by the State Department, not USCIS. How does it work and who qualifies for the J-1 Cultural Exchange Visa? The J-1 visa allows individuals such as students and trainees to come to the United States to receive practical training or…
Overview: What is an E-2 visa? The E-2 treaty investor visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign entrepreneurs from treaty nations to enter the United States and carry out investment and trade activities, for a specified period of two years subject to renewal. Investment activities include the creation of…