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…
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…