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DOS Q&A Session with Charlie Oppenheim: October 2021 Visa Bulletin Projections and Beyond

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post we share with you an overview of the State Department’s October 2021 Q&A answer session with Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of the Immigrant Visa Control and Reporting Division of the U.S. Department of State, also known as “Chats with Charlie,” broadcasted every month on…

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The National Interest Waiver: The Leading Green Card Choice for Professionals

The National Interest Waiver, a subcategory of the EB-2 employment based, second preference visa, is a great option for professionals who can demonstrate possession of an advanced degree or exceptional ability in their proposed field or endeavor. The National Interest Waiver is an extremely attractive choice for those who qualify…

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USCIS Conducts Second H-1B Lottery from Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations

Did you participate in the H-1B electronic registration for Fiscal Year 2022? If so, we have some exciting news for you. This morning, July 29, 2021, USCIS announced via its official website that the agency has conducted a second randomized lottery to select additional registrations to reach the Congressionally mandated…

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

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post, we will cover the release of the August 2021 Visa Bulletin and what you can expect for employment based and family preference categories during the month of August. The Department of State releases the visa bulletin on a monthly basis, which summarizes the…

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Happy Independence Day 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 safe and Happy Independence Day. We hope that you had a restful weekend with your loved ones and look forward to providing you with more immigration updates in the coming week.  We encourage…

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USCIS UPDATES: Extension of Flexibility for RFE, NOID, and Similar Responses & Announcement for Resubmission of FY 2021 H-1B Petitions Rejected or Closed Due to Start Date

Welcome to the start of a new week! In this blog post we share with you some good news regarding the continuing flexibility policy being followed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for applicants who have received a Request for Evidence, or Notice of Intent to Deny…

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July Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! The Department of State recently released the visa bulletin for July 2021 outlining the availability of immigrant visa numbers for the upcoming month. Remember to stay on the lookout for the next “Chats with Charlie” on the DOS YouTube Channel, a monthly series recently launched with…

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COVID-19 Travel Bans: Exceptions and National Interest Designations for Critical Infrastructure Workers

We kick off the start of a brand-new week with some important information for immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants residing in regions currently affected by the four geographic Presidential Proclamations still in place, for non-citizens in the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, and India. The…

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Happy Memorial Day From The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick!

On behalf of our Law Office, we would like to wish you a safe and Happy Memorial Day as you spend it with your loved ones. We would like to extend a thank you to our service men and women and their families this memorial day weekend. Please check back…

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U.S. Citizens Stranded Abroad Can Now Re-Enter With Expired U.S. Passports

In this blog post, we share with our readers some exciting new updates and information on travel to the United States for Americans who have found themselves stranded abroad with expired U.S. passports. On May 24, 2021, the Department of State issued a press release informing members of the public…