Navigating the H-1B visa process can feel like a maze, especially if you’re aiming to take the unconventional route of self-sponsorship. In 2025, more skilled professionals and entrepreneurs are exploring ways to secure an H-1B visa without relying on a traditional employer. This guide breaks down the essential steps, requirements,…
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” announcing new changes to the H-1B visa program. The proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025, but leaves open the…
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses new changes to the U.S. visa interview waiver policy announced by the State Department and what visa applicants need to know moving forward. Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State is making significant changes to the categories of applicants eligible for…
Are you a visa holder or permanent resident thinking of traveling overseas? Then, you won’t want to miss this important video, where we share our top 3 tips to smoothly re-enter the United States after temporary foreign travel for a safe and stress-free travel experience. This information applies to: Lawful…
In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the top work visa alternatives to the H-1B visa for those who were not selected in the H-1B lottery for the FY 2025 cap season. To learn more, please keep on watching this video. Overview As our readers may know, the electronic registration…
Can you apply for a green card while you are inside of the United States on a tourist visa? In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick addresses this important topic. Overview B1/B2 Tourist Visa and Nonimmigrant Intent The B1/B2 tourist visa is a nonimmigrant visa type that allows foreign nationals…
Are you waiting for your priority date to become current on the visa bulletin? Then you won’t want to miss this blog post covering the release of the August 2024 visa bulletin. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick explains what you can expect to see in terms of the movement…
Are you interested in self-petitioning for a green card (permanent residence) in 2024? If so, you won’t want to miss this important video. Overview Did you know that it is possible to apply for a green card on your own through a self-petition and avoid the process of getting a…
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…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUZ6U-Wasd4 The H-1B cap season is now in full swing. Electronic registrations for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B work visa lottery opened on March 6th and will close at noon eastern time on March 22nd. If you want to know how you can prepare for the upcoming lottery and learn…