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Biden administration to launch Afghan family reunification portal

This week in immigration news, we share new developments for Afghan nationals. The Biden administration recently announced its plan to launch a new portal that would facilitate the reunification of Afghans immigrants with their family members. What is it all about? The U.S. Department of State run portal would provide…

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New USCIS Data Reveals Employment Authorization Processing Crisis for Asylum Seekers

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog. We kick off the start of a brand-new week with unfortunate news for asylum-based applicants for I-765 employment authorization. New data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) indicates that the agency has been woefully inadequate at processing work permits, failing to meet the 30-day…

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All About the September 2022 Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!

In this blog post, we cover the release of the September Visa Bulletin 2022 and what you can expect for employment based and family preference categories during the upcoming month of September. The Department of State releases the visa bulletin on a monthly basis, which summarizes the availability of immigrant visa…

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American Bar Association Shines Spotlight on Kely Martell for her Work as an Interpreter Volunteer

It is not every day that one of our very own paralegals is honored for her work in immigration law, helping provide a voice to those who do not speak the English language. It is with great pride that we celebrate Kely Martell, for her recent feature in the American…

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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Continued Flexibility for Responding to RFEs through October 23, 2022

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this post, we bring you the latest news regarding COVID-19-related flexibilities for responses to Requests for Evidence, NOIDs, and such related notices issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. What do I need to know about these new updates? USCIS RFE/NOID Flexibility Continued for…

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This Week in Immigration News: Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Immigration Policy Prioritizing Deportation for Public Safety Risks

Former President Donald Trump’s legacy continues to leave a lasting mark on U.S. immigration policy. On July 21, 2022, the conservative leaning Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration from implementing a new immigration policy that would prioritize deportation for those residing in the country illegally who pose the greatest public…

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USCIS to Implement Second Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We kick off the start of the week with exciting news from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). On July 15, 2022, USCIS announced the second phase of the expansion of premium processing service for petitioners who have a pending Form I-140 Immigrant Petition for…

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What’s New in Immigration: Uniting for Ukraine: USCIS Extends Completion of Medical Screening & Attestation Within 90 Days of Arrival to the United States, EB-5 Updates

In this blog post, we share with you new developments related to immigration law. Uniting for Ukraine: USCIS Extends Completion of Medical Screening & Attestation Within 90 Days of Arrival to the United States  Effective immediately, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will extend…

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Success Story Roundup: Three Case Studies of Victorious O-1 visas for Individuals of Extraordinary Abilities in Business and the Arts

Have you ever wondered: can I apply for a visa to the U.S., as a musician from a foreign country, a major social media influencer, or a serious business entrepreneur with recognition in the major media, with features in Vogue Magazine, YouTube, and Oprah Winfrey’s Supersoul Class? In this blog…

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Happy Fourth of July From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!

On behalf of our Law Office, we would like to wish you and your family a very happy Fourth of July. We hope that you have a relaxing holiday weekend with your loved ones. We look forward to providing you with more immigration updates in the coming week. For those…