In this video, Attorney Jacob Sapochnick Esq, will explain the I-601A waiver process for a spouse that is outside of the United States. Who is not eligible to apply for a provisional waiver in the United States? According to the new rule, the following persons are not eligible to apply for a…
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Same Sex Marriage and Green Cards: Is Proof of Real Marriage Required, Standard of Proof?
In this post, Attorney Jacob Sapochnick Esq, will address one of our most frequently asked questions for Same Sex Marriage and Green Cards: Is Proof of Real Marriage Required, Standard of Proof? Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on July 1, 2013: “After last week’s decision by the Supreme Court…
How to Immigrate a Spouse from Overseas: I-130 Marriage Petition Step By Step
In this post, Attorney Jacob Sapochnick Esq, will explain the process of immigrating a foreign spouse to the United States utilizing ShowMe drawing technology. The first part of the process is to file the marriage petition I-130 with USCIS. Once approved, the following steps take place after you have submitted all…
Coming to America: the Best Visa Options for Startup Entrepreneurs
In this video Attorney Jacob J Sapochnick Esq., discusses potential visa pathways for foreign entrepreneurs. Non-immigrant visa pathways may allow foreign entrepreneurs to explore or start a new business in the United States. The immigrant visa pathways may allow foreign entrepreneurs who have already started or are about to start…
Mandatory online payments for UK visa applications in Singapore
UK Border Agency reported that from 16th January 2012 all UK visa applicants in Singapore will be required to pay for their visa online as part of the online application process using either a Visa card or MasterCard. In addition to credit cards, this includes debit cards and pre-paid cards,…
USCIS Improves Processing for Naturalization and Citizenship Forms
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is enhancing the filing process for select forms dealing with naturalization and citizenship (N-Forms). Beginning Oct. 30, 2011, the new process will allow individuals to file N-Forms at a secure Lockbox facility instead of our local offices. This change streamlines the way forms are…
UK: Reduction in jobs available to migrants
Specialist jobs that are no longer required in the UK will be removed from a government-approved list that helps to ensure the UK only accepts migrant workers that the country needs. The shortage occupation is part of the Tier 2 immigration route via the Points Based System. Highly skilled migrants…
Sri Lanka: Hassle free online VISA for foreigners
The Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka is to introduce new system called “Electronic Travel Authorization – ETA” in order to grant prior approval for visa via online for the foreign nationals visit Sri Lanka. This was revealed to the public at a press briefing held at Ceylon…
Poland announces visa revolution
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says a local visa free zone between Poland and Russia will be established “in few weeks”. The zone, which will include more than four million people, will require a revision of the Schengen regulations. Donald Tusk, who made a stop in the Warmia-Masuria Province as part…
Canada: New Consulate-General for Calgary
Prime Minster David Cameron announced that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will be expanding its diplomatic presence in Canada by upgrading the UK Trade & Investment office in Calgary to a full Consulate-General next summer. Speaking during his press conference in Ottawa, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said: “Clearly in…