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Coronavirus and Immigration

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this important video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected U.S. immigration law and what you should expect going forward. Overview: COVID-19 Firm Update In compliance with government directives, our office remains temporarily…

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Does the Public Charge Rule Apply to Non-Immigrant Visas?

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick answers a frequently asked question: does the public charge rule apply to non-immigrant visas? Overview: One of our subscribers asks: I am applying for a student visa at the US Embassy,…

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Public Charge Form I-944, Declaration of Self-Sufficiency Explained

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the brand-new Form I-944 Declaration of Self-Sufficiency that must be filed with all applications for adjustment of status postmarked on or after February 24, 2020, as a result of the…

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Who is affected by the Public Charge Rule in 2020?

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the public charge rule and who is affected. Overview: Several categories of people are affected by the public charge rule: The first category of people primarily affected by the public…

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Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Public Charge Rule to Take Effect Beginning February 24, 2020

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the Supreme Court’s recent ruling which will allow the public charge rule to go forward and be implemented by the government. Overview: On January 27, 2020, in a 5-4 decision,…

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What you need to know about the New H-1B Cap Registration System

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the new H-1B online registration system and everything you need to know if you are applying for an H-1B cap petition in fiscal year 2021. Overview: What’s new? As our…

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Iranian Americans Questioned at the Border: Can they do that?

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses an important topic. Recently Iranian Americans with dual citizenship have been questioned by Customs and Border Protection upon re-entering the United States. Our clients have been asking: can the government…

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Can you get a tourist visa extension after overstay?

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we discuss whether you can file an application to extend your stay on a tourist visa if you have overstayed. Disclaimer: We do not recommend overstaying your duration of stay on any visa classification,…

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The Reality of H1B Denial Rates

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we have some bad news for H1B visa holders, some very very alarming statistics. If you want to know what they are watch this video. H1B Visas and Rate of Denials Based on a…

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Poland Joins Visa Waiver Program

Welcome back to the Immigration Lawyer Blog, where we discuss all things immigration. In this video, we bring Polish citizens an exciting new update regarding the Visa Waiver Program. What’s happening? The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the addition of Poland, as a country eligible to participate in the…

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