Common Issues and Preparation Tips Below are some helpful tips and information that will help prepare you to file for your alien spouse or fiancé. This guide will also cover common issues to avoid that we have come across in our practice. In order to successfully file a petition for…
The Los Angeles Times recently released an article which discusses a new policy taken by the Obama Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The new policy aims at limiting deportations by making small, but significant changes to a program which started under the George W. Bush administration called Secure Communities.…
By Yingfei Zhou, Esq. In late Friday afternoon of May 2, 2014, the client, a Canadian citizen, contacted our firm about applying for a TN visa as a Technical Publications Writer. A few days before coming to our office, he was denied TN status at the U.S./Canada Champlain border. According…
The Law Offices of Jacob J Sapochnick would like to wish you and your families a very safe and relaxing Memorial Day. We thank our soldiers and veterans for their courage, service, and their patriotism. Whether you spend your day at the beach or catching up on work, please take…
First time visitor at our office? We have you covered on what to expect during your first visit in 5 easy steps. Our Clients Since every client’s case is truly unique, it is important for our potential clients to attend their free consultation, where a member from our team will explain the appropriate…
Although our practice deals solely with immigration law, many of our clients are also interested in family law services, for the purposes of terminating a marriage or to go through the process of an international adoption. We have the distinct honor of inviting a guest writer for today’s blog post.…
By Ekaterina Powell, Esq. Getting married is an important step in everyone’s life. For some, it is a well-planned event. For others, it is a spontaneous decision. However, for those foreign nationals who are coming to the U.S. to marry U.S. citizens, it needs to be a very thought-through decision…
Aditya Agarwal, VP of Engineering at Dropbox and President and Founder of FWD. us Joe Green For decades, immigrants from all parts of the world have come to the United States, bringing with them their unsurpassed talents and ground breaking innovations. This entrepreneurial spirit was first fostered by our founding…
In October of 2013, California made history when it became the first most populous state in the nation to sign a bill into law which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain a California driver’s license. This measure, Assembly Bill 60, was signed into law by California Governor Jerry Brown and was…
On Tuesday May 6, 2014 the Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of two newly proposed rules designed with the purpose of attracting and retaining highly skilled foreign workers. Both initiatives seek to advance the United States economy and improve competitiveness by recruiting the best and brightest professionals the…