Welcome back to Immigration Lawyer Blog! We kick off the start of a brand-new week with new White House initiatives expanding the post-completion Optional Practical Training program for STEM international students, as well as other government initiatives to attract entrepreneurs and highly skilled professionals to the United States seeking O-1…
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U.S. Immigration Updates 2022: CBP Customs and Border Protection Operations, the Carrier Liaison Program, Humanitarian Emergency Exceptions to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement, and more!
Welcome back to Immigration Lawyer Blog! We kick off the start of a brand-new week with even more immigration news. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick shares the following new immigration updates: new vaccination policies and procedures being followed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following the release of…
Key Predictions for U.S. Immigration in 2022
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog! It’s the start of a brand-new year and as always, we at the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick, are committed to bringing you the latest in immigration news. We are happy for you to join us. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick…
Embassies Reopening Update: Limited Operations at US Consulates Keep Immigrants Worried
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, and Happy New Year! We are excited to have you back. We hope you had a wonderful holiday break with your family and are ready to jump back into the latest in immigration news in the new year. In this video, attorney Jacob…
Immigration Update: Regulation to Expand USCIS Premium Processing Program Service
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses some exciting news. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted for federal review, a final regulation that if passed would expand premium processing services to additional categories…
Why Is Your Case Taking So Long to Process? Our Guide to Dealing with Case Delays
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the long processing times to adjudicate applications and petitions filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The backlog of cases has been especially significant for certain types…
Biden’s New U.S. Citizenship Initiative, America’s Children Act of 2021, and New U.S. Passport Changes
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses President Biden’s new plan to make the citizenship application process more accessible and available to more people: what’s happened so far and what plans does the Biden administration have for…
U Visa News: New Policy Allows Issuance of Work Permits and Deferred Action Status for U Visa Victims of Crimes
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick brings you a brand-new update available on our YouTube channel, discussing a new policy that will allow U visa victims of criminal activity to apply for employment authorization with the United…
Live Immigration Updates: U Visa Victims of Crime Now Eligible for Work Permits, AILA Conference Updates, USCIS Policy Changes and More!
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick hosts a live immigration broadcast on our YouTube channel, discussing brand new developments in the world of immigration, including new updates recently discussed at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) conference…
USCIS Major Immigration Updates: The Return of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program, Abandonment of Biometrics Proposed Rule, Status of Interview Waivers, and More!
Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick gives you the most recent updates in the world of immigration including important information about the continuation of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program, the Department of Homeland Security’s recent decision to…