In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains why immigrant visa numbers are no longer available for certain visa categories for the rest of fiscal year 2025, as the annual limit on visa issuances has already been reached, well before the fiscal year’s end on September 30. This news affects workers…
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses new changes to the U.S. visa interview waiver policy announced by the State Department and what visa applicants need to know moving forward. Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State is making significant changes to the categories of applicants eligible for…
On July 15, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar introduced the Dignity Act of 2025 known as H.R. 4393, a bipartisan immigration bill that aims to strengthen border security in the United States, provide certain undocumented immigrants with an opportunity to legalize their status, and reform the U.S. legal immigration…
Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the August 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement of…
On June 9, 2025, President Trump’s new travel ban took effect, blocking or limiting entry of nationals from 19 countries with limited exceptions. Framed as a national security measure, the order expands on his earlier bans, targeting nationals from countries with high visa overstay rates or those with limited cooperation…
Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the July 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement of…
When it comes to applying for a U.S. work visa, one of the most important — and often overlooked — decisions you’ll make is where to schedule your visa interview. While most applicants automatically default to the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country, that may not always be…
Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the June 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement of…
Are you applying for an immigrant visa and want to know when your priority date will become current? Then you won’t want to miss our analysis of the May 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement of…
If you are planning to apply for a U.S. visa in 2025, you’ll want to pay close attention to new visa changes that may impact your travel plans. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses new rules for nonimmigrant visa applicants starting in April and explains how you can prepare…