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Breaking News: February 2024 Visa Bulletin Updates and Predictions!

In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares everything you need to know about the February 2024 Visa Bulletin including a few changes in the employment based and family-sponsored preference categories. We also discuss our predictions on what to expect from the Visa Bulletin in the coming months. If you would like to…

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Immigration Tips: How to avoid E2 Investor Visa Denials? Investment Amount with Jacob Sapochnick

In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a very important topic in immigration law: How can E2 treaty investors avoid application denials? Many E2 investors looking to start their businesses in the United States frequently ask, what is the minimum amount of investment that is satisfactory to the immigration authorities…

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2024 Green Card Backlog Predictions and End of Year Summary!!!

In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a new press release shared by the Department of State which provides insights on the status of visa operations worldwide during fiscal year 2023. The report highlights that from October 2022 through September 2023, DOS issued more than 10 million visas worldwide, with…

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Good News: January 2024 Visa Bulletin Explained!!!

In this blog post, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares everything you need to know about the January 2024 Visa Bulletin including major advancements in the employment based and family-sponsored preference categories. This is the most significant movement we have seen in months! We also discuss our predictions on what to expect…

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What Happens When a Priority Date is Current: What is the NVC Doing for You

One of the most common questions that we receive from applicants who are applying for a green card is what happens when your priority date becomes current? In this video we will discuss what it means for a priority date to become current, and the general steps that you need…

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The December 2023 Visa Bulletin

  In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the grim outlook of the December Visa Bulletin. While we had hoped to see more forward movement for the month of December, very little changes can be seen when compared to the previous month. However, we hope that this video will be…

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The NVC closed my case: What do I do now?

If you are applying for an immigrant visa through Consular processing, you will encounter the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC is an agency located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, that is responsible for pre-processing your application after your immigrant petition has been approved by USCIS. The agency functions as an…

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2025 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Open until November 7, 2023: 55,000 Green Cards Available!!

Did you know? The Department of State is accepting online registrations for the Diversity Visa Program (Green Card Lottery) for fiscal year 2025 now through Tuesday, November 7th at noon EST.  You won’t want to miss the opportunity to win one of 55,000 green cards available to certain nationals of…

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Visa Bulletin October 2023 – Employment based and Family based with Jacob Sapochnick

  Are you interested in learning about the green card wait times for family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories subject to the annual limits? If so, then we invite you to watch this video about the newly released October 2023 Visa Bulletin. This is a Visa Bulletin you won’t want to…

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How to renew your US visa in 2023 with Jacob Sapochnick

  Would you like to know how you can renew your U.S. visa in 2023? If so, then this video is right for you. Overview Your U.S. visa has expired and now it’s renewal time. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the general process of applying to renew your…

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