Entered the country illegally and now married to a US Citizen? Watch the video below for more information on the possibility of applying for a green card. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-27-married-to-a-us-citizen-but-entered-illegally-can-i-still-obtain-a-green-card – There is a big difference in having entered the United States illegally and entering the country legally but remaining in the…
What is a K-1 fiance visa and what are the requirements to apply? Watch attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discuss the K-1 fiance visa below for more information. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-37-what-is-a-fiance-visa-k1-and-what-are-the-requirements-to-apply – Only a US citizen, not a green card holder, can file a fiancé visa for their significant other – The US…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick Esq. discusses the removal process following detention. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-35-i-am-detained-by-immigration-can-they-just-kick-me-out-how-does-the-removal-process-start – Following your detention, you have the right to fight your case, you cannot just be kicked out without due process of law – In most cases, unless there is an outstanding order of removal…
Want to hear how the new changes to the October visa bulletin can affect you? Keeping watching. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-59-october-visa-bulletin-and-changes-allows-much-earlier-i-485-aos-filings-how-does-it-work – Starting with the October 2015 visa bulletin there will be a new separate cut-off date chart for filing of adjustment of status applications – The dual chart serves several purposes –…
In this post attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick discusses the new changes to the October visa bulletin and how these changes can affect your family based or employment based petition. The October 2015 Visa Bulletin from the U.S. Department of State shows a newly revised system of dual cutoff dates. As…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, discusses whether you can obtain a tourist visa if you have battery charges against you https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-58-how-can-i-get-tourist-visa-if-there-are-battery-charges-against-me – In general criminal issues pose a big obstacle for visa approval, criminal issues are a factor in determining whether your visa will be approved or denied…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, discusses the EB-5 visa https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-55-are-you-eligible-for-green-card-through-eb-5-immigration-process EB-5 visas are issued to those who have the ability, and resources, to invest a minimum of $1 million To obtain an EB-5 visa it doesn’t matter where you get the money from, as long as you have…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, discusses the 2-year rule on the J-1 visa. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-56-what-is-the-2-year-rule-on-a-j-1-visa J-1 visa holders are required to go to their home country for 2 years after the program. You have to either comply or get a waiver, if not, the requirement will stay with you…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, provides an update on the OPT Stem Extension Decision. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-57-update-on-the-opt-stem-extension-decision Notes: OPT STEM has been extended. This ruling will basically stop OPT Program. District Court Judge Ellen Hovel found that the government made an error by not seeking public when it extended the…
In this episode, attorney Jacob J. Sapochnick, discusses one of our most frequently asked questions: How to apply for an I-601 Extreme Hardship Waiver. For more information click below. It is our pleasure to assist you. https://soundcloud.com/askanimmigrationlawyer/ep-38-how-can-i-apply-for-an-i-601-extreme-hardship-waiver Why is an I-601 Waiver needed? – Approval of an I-601 waiver is needed…