For many immigrants, attending a green card interview is a long-awaited step toward permanent residency in the United States. But in recent months, an increasing number of applicants have faced a troubling outcome—detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials at the green card interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
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…
If you have a pending application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it’s important to stay informed as policies continue to shift under the Trump administration. Recent changes in immigration enforcement and USCIS procedures may directly affect how your application is reviewed, how long the process takes, and…
If you have a petition pending with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you may be wondering why the agency is taking so long to process immigration and naturalization applications. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the main factors contributing to slow processing times and highlights the anticipated…
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…
Starting Wednesday, May 7th, anyone 18 years and older traveling domestically within the United States must have a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver’s license or another accepted form of identification to board a commercial flight. To learn more about the REAL ID, how to obtain one, and what alternative documents are…
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…
Over the past month, a new wave of visa revocations has caused panic among F-1 international students at college campuses nationwide. In this video you will learn about what is happening, which students are being impacted, and how you can protect your immigration status moving forward. Here’s What We Know…
You have just learned that your work visa petition has been approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Now you are ready to attend your Consular visa interview bringing you one step closer to achieving your dream of working in the United States. Unfortunately, receiving a USCIS approval…
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…