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Simple Ways to Find an H-1B Visa Sponsor
Have you ever wondered how you can land a job with a US employer who will sponsor you for an H-1B visa? In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the process of finding a job in the United States that can lead to an H-1B sponsorship. To be able to…
Changes to the H-1B Lottery 2019
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted today for public inspection, a final rule amending regulations governing H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The final rule reverses the order by which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) selects H-1B petitions under the…
What happens at an I-485 Interview based on Employment
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…
Panel on Immigration Options for Foreign Nurses
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick forms part of a panel of distinguished immigration attorneys. During this panel you will hear all about immigration options for foreign nurses. These options include the H-1B visa for highly educated nurses such as nurse practitioners, the TN Visa for citizens of Canada or…
Can A Social Media Influencer Apply For a US Visa?
Have you ever wondered what visa options are available to social media influencers? Social media influencers have quickly become of the biggest assets for brands seeking to reach millennial audiences by way of influencer marketing. Influencer marketing refers to a business collaboration with an influential person on social media to…
Visa Options for Foreign Nurses: Green Card, H-1B, TN Visa
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses immigration options for foreign nurses. Overview: At the moment it is quite difficult for foreign nurses to immigrate to the United States because of how strict immigration officials are being in adjudicating these petitions. While there are rigorous requirements that must be proven…
Immigration Options for the E-Sports Industry
In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses immigration options for the e-sports industry. This is a very interesting topic because although e-sports are not traditional, professionals within this industry can certainly apply for the same types of visas available to professional athletes. For immigration purposes, gamers, judges, gaming influencers (such…
E-2 Visa Investment: How to Prove Source of Funds
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…
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…