In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the H-1B visa and how the lottery process works. A congressionally mandated cap exists for the H-1B program, limiting the issuance of H-1B visas to 65,000 per year. This is why the H-1B visa is commonly referred to as a ‘lottery’ visa.…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the H-1B visa and gives you insider tips on how to file the perfect H-1B visa package. To learn more about the H-1B visa click here. To read our H-1B visa guide please click here. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-69-tips-when-applying-for-h-1b-visa Overview: The H-1B nonimmigrant visa petition…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of our most frequently asked questions: I am an H-1B visa holder, and just found a new job. How can I start working for my new employer? To learn more about the H-1B visa click here. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-32-i-am-an-h1b-holder-and-just-found-a-new-job-when-can-i-start-working-for-my-new-employer Overview: You may start working…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the key to filing a successful self-employed H-1B petition. For more information please contact us for a consultation. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/what-are-the-requirements-to-have-a-successful-self-employed-h1b-case One of the most important factors in filing a successful self employed H-1B petition is to demonstrate that there is an existing board of…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: Do I qualify for the H-1B visa? For more information about the H-1B visa please click here. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-33-what-specialty-occupations-are-accepted-for-the-h-1b-visa Overview: –Educational or Equivalent Component In order to qualify the applicant must meet certain educational and/or work related…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers one of our most frequently asked questions: I applied for a US tourist visa and was denied based on Section 214B, what next? https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-23-denied-tourist-visa-based-on-section-214b Overview – A tourist visa may be denied for lack of ties to your home country – The…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses whether a K-1 visa is a safe visa. Security concerns have recently arisen in the media and in Congress following the terrorist attack in San Bernardino which killed 14 people. It was recently discovered that the female shooter which carried out the…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: I have married a different petitioner than the one who filed my K-1 fiancé visa, can I still apply for my green card? https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-30-married-a-different-petitioner-on-a-k1-fiance-visa-can-i-still-get-my-green-card-inside-the-us Overview – The K-1 fiancé visa allows you to marry only…
Thinking of applying for the H-1B visa? Not sure what qualifies as a specialty occupation? In this segment attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick answers your questions regarding what specialty occupations are permissible for H-1B visa. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-34-what-specialty-occupations-are-accepted-for-the-h-1b-visa The H-1B visa is for professionals who possess either a U.S. master’s or bachelor’s degree,…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick Esq. answers one of our most frequently asked questions: What are the differences between the L and E visas? https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep47-what-is-the-difference-between-the-l-and-e-visas The L visa is a known immigrant visa, which means that L visa holders can apply for a permanent resident card without losing…