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San Diego EB5 Visa Lawyer: Jacob Sapochnick on NBC Discussing EB5 Investments and Regional Centers
This is a Bootleg Version of the “Politically Speaking” NBC weekend show. In this segment Jacob Sapochnick and San Diego’s Chamber of Commerce President discuss the benefits of EB5 Regional Center investments in the region. There are many advantages for business organizations that receive EB-5 Regional Center designation from the…
H1B Visa Attorney: H1B Visa Filing tips for April 1, 2013 filing Date!
More H1B Visa Tips: Most H1B applicants assume that as long as they mail the cases on April 1, USCIS will consider it filed. Well we have some new clarifications from USCIS. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal…
I-601A Provisional Waiver Lawyer: Tips for filing the I-601A Form and Waiver Application
Filing Tips with the kind sharing of Laurel Scott, Esq: 1. The first thing the form asks for is an alien number. Most applicants won’t have an alien number unless they’ve been placed in proceedings. If you’re unsure, look at the I-130 approval notice. If the alien has an alien…
I-601A Provisional Waiver Attorney: March 2013 Update, Important Points and Eligibility Video
The new provisional unlawful presence waiver process is for certain individuals who seek a waiver of inadmissibility only for unlawful presence. They can now apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver while in the United States and before departing for their immigrant visa interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate…
Why Should I become an American Citizen: The Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen
Every year some 900,000 people become U.S. citizens at naturalization ceremonies across the country. By taking the Oath of Allegiance new citizens pledge to be faithful to the Constitution and to serve their new country when needed. In exchange they will enjoy many of the benefits and privileges of being…
AsMyLawyer: Sham & Marriage Fraud Under U.S. Immigration Law – What Can Happen to you?
If you are considering a fake, or sham, marriage as a means of getting U.S. lawful permanent residence (a green card), you must know that what you are planning is illegal. A sham marriage is one that is entered into in order to get around the U.S. immigration laws. The…
AskMyLawyer- Is there a Minimum amount required for an E2 Visa investment?
In this Video we discuss the often asked question: How much money do I need in order to obtain an E2 Visa? There is no set standard in the law about the minimum amount of money that must be invested in order to qualify for an E-2 visa. It is…
AskMyLawyer: Unlawful Re-entry after previous Unlawful Stay/Entry in U.S. and I-601A Waiver
Any person who has ever been ordered removed (or has resided in the U.S. unlawfully for more than 1 year in the aggregate), leaves the United States, and then returns or attempts to return without being lawfully admitted, must remain outside the U.S. for 10 years before being able to…
Ask My Lawyer- What to do if your H1B or L1 Visa is denied? Motion to Reopen or Appeal?
Our office has extensive experience assisting the clients in filing H-1B petitions. We also help the clients consider their options if the case is denied. Below is an example of the H-1B case that got approved even after the denial was issued. https://www.visalawyerblog.com/2011/03/h1b_visa_denials_filing_a_moti.html Filing a motion to reopen is only…