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…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick Esq. discusses advance parole. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-61-what-is-an-advance-parole You can apply for advance parole by filing USCIS Form I-131 Application for Travel Document. An advance parole document: – Allows foreign nationals to re-enter the USA after traveling overseas without an immigrant visa. – Foreign nationals who…
What is a K-1 fiance visa and what are the requirements to apply? Watch attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discuss the K-1 fiance visa below for more information. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-37-what-is-a-fiance-visa-k1-and-what-are-the-requirements-to-apply – Only a US citizen, not a green card holder, can file a fiancé visa for their significant other – The US…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, discusses whether you can obtain a tourist visa if you have battery charges against you https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-58-how-can-i-get-tourist-visa-if-there-are-battery-charges-against-me – In general criminal issues pose a big obstacle for visa approval, criminal issues are a factor in determining whether your visa will be approved or denied…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, discusses the 2-year rule on the J-1 visa. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-56-what-is-the-2-year-rule-on-a-j-1-visa J-1 visa holders are required to go to their home country for 2 years after the program. You have to either comply or get a waiver, if not, the requirement will stay with you…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: What is the importance of Business Plans for E-visas and how can they improve an E-visa application? https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-53-what-is-the-importance-of-business-plans For further questions please call our office. Remember to follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information please visit…
https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-50-how-to-apply-for-green-card-from-student-visa In this series, Attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, Esq. discusses the process of applying for permanent residence for individuals on a valid student visa. Notes to keep in mind when applying for permanent residence: – F visa holders must know that when they apply for a green card they may…
https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-29-how-can-one-get-a-work-visapermit-to-work-in-the-united-states In this episode attorney Jacob Sapochnick, Esq. explains how a foreigner can apply for a work visa/permit and the steps required to do so. It is important for foreigners to understand that most work visas require an employer who is willing to sponsor a foreign worker and most work…