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Health Care Workforce Resilience Act: Green Card Proposal For Doctors and Nurses

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a new and exciting bill called “the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act” that would speed up the process for nurses and doctors to obtain their green cards. Keep on watching for…

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Do Green Card holders need to worry about collecting benefits during the Coronavirus crisis?

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses one of your frequently asked questions: do people with green cards need to worry about using government benefits due to the Coronavirus crisis? Keep on watching for more information. Overview:…

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What is Section 245(i) and How Can Undocumented Immigrants Benefit?

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we discuss a little-known law called LIFE Act 245(i) which allows certain undocumented immigrants to apply for permanent residence. Want to learn more? Keep on watching. Overview: What is 245(i)? Section 245(i) is a…

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Can I travel if my I-485 is Pending?

  Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we discuss a frequently asked question: can you travel with a pending I-485 Adjustment of Status application? Overview: Generally, anytime a person has a pending application with USCIS like a visa extension or…

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Can you get a tourist visa extension after overstay?

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we discuss whether you can file an application to extend your stay on a tourist visa if you have overstayed. Disclaimer: We do not recommend overstaying your duration of stay on any visa classification,…

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Presidential Proclamation Requiring Immigrant Visa Applicants to Provide Evidence of Health Care Coverage Blocked

Welcome back to Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this post, we discuss the status of the Presidential Proclamation signed by President Trump on October 4, 2019, that sought to suspend the entry of immigrants who would financially burden the United States health care system. Firstly,…

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Immigrants Who Use Legal Marijuana Could be Denied Citizenship

Overview: In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses a new USCIS policy that says that individuals who use marijuana, may be barred from obtaining U.S. Citizenship, even if smoking marijuana is not an offense in that state. This includes individuals who work in the marijuana industry. Under federal law, marijuana…

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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…

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Finding Work in the United States: Tips and Insights

In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick speaks with personal injury attorney Mitch Jackson and gives viewers insights on how to secure a job in the United States as a foreign worker, how to penetrate the market, and stand out from the crowd. Overview:  Begin researching the different employment visa types…

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Answering Your Immigration Questions Live on Facebook

In this video attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers your immigration questions live on Facebook. In this session, Jacob discusses what is new in immigration, and answers your immigration questions relating to applications for permanent residence (I-485 adjustment of status), H-1B visas, citizenship, traveling outside of the United States as a…

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