Recent changes to the green card application process have added new hurdles that could make interview approvals more difficult. In this blog, we’ll break down what these changes are and how they could affect your chances of success. What’s changed? USCIS officers now have expanded authority Immigration officers have been…
As of August 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed conducting personal investigations for certain naturalization applicants including home visits, neighborhood investigations, and visits at places of employment. These visits are part of the agency’s new efforts to verify the accuracy of information provided in citizenship applications and…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ramped up its enforcement efforts against individuals who have falsely claimed U.S. citizenship. In a new policy memorandum issued on August 20, 2025, USCIS clarified that making a false claim to U.S. citizenship is a serious immigration violation that results in a…
In a significant shift in immigration policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now has the authority to deny green card applications outright—without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains how this new change empowers USCIS…
In a sharp escalation of his hardline immigration policies, President Trump has recently turned his attention toward lawful permanent residents, sparking alarm among green card holders with the right to live and work in the United States permanently. While Trump’s immigration policies during his first term in office primarily targeted…
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…
Did you know that you can apply for a green card without a job offer or even sponsorship from a U.S. employer? In this video attorney Jacob Sapochnick tells you all you need to know about the EB-2 National Interest Waiver, an employment-based green card option for professionals who are…
Want to keep up to date on the latest changes in the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Program? Then you are at the right place. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares new updates for spouses and dependents of principal E-2 visa holders, as well as information about minimum investment requirements…
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick delivers some good news to immigrant visa applicants—as of March 2023 the National Visa Center has reported a decrease in the backlogs of about 6,000 cases. If you would like to know more about this important update, please keep on watching. Did you Know? Every…
Do you have a case waiting to be processed by the National Visa Center? In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the latest updates on visa processing and interview scheduling in the new year. This includes information regarding current visa backlogs and what you can expect from the National…