In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the I-601A waiver and when it may be used to legalize a foreign spouse. In this case the foreign spouse was removed for a 3-year period. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/can-we-use-the-i601a-waiver-to-bring-husband-back-to-the-us For more information about the I-601 and I-601A waivers please click here. Remember to follow…
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…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: can same sex couples apply for immigration benefits? https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-44-can-same-sex-couples-file-for-immigration-benefits Overview – Yes, it is possible for a qualifying relative to apply for immigration benefits for their spouse if the marriage is valid by the laws…
In this segment, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses new changes applying to OPT STEM extensions. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-64-stem-extension-changes The new changes include: – The new STEM OPT proposal will provide for an extension of OPT optional practical training replacing the 2008 proposal. – The proposal will increase OPT STEM extensions from 17…
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,…
Want to know what’s new on the November Visa Bulletin? In this segment attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the new changes including the dual chart system, family-based preference categories, and EB visa updates for China, India, Mexico, Philippines. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-63-november-visa-bulletin For more information on the Visa Bulletin click here. Remember to follow…
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…