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August 18, 2014

Can M1 Visa Students Apply for Work Authorization?

By Lupe Lopez

Francis was excited. As a student of holistic nutrition, he had excelled and the school he was attending wanted him to stay on to work with them as an assistant instructor. The school Francis was attending in the M1 status was pleased with his depth of knowledge and his ability to work with people. They wanted to find a way for Francis to work with them and to help other students achieve the level of knowledge that he had and so willingly shared. Also, Francis not only had previous education, he had years of experience in a community clinic using holistic nutrition and alternative medicine to heal people of serious ailments.

Francis called us excitedly looking to learn about his employment options. The school had not ever offered optional practical training (OPT) to their foreign students and although they are SEVIS certified (schools are required to be certified to enroll foreign students), they were not able to answer the questions that Francis had relative to employment authorization.

July 21, 2014

Staff Spotlight: Associate Attorney Nadia Galash, Esq.

by Jacob Sapochnick

It is a pleasure for our law office to introduce associate attorney Nadia Galash to our readers

Bio: Nadia Galash has been a California licensed attorney since 2009 and has been practicing immigration law since 2011. Nadia Galash specializes in adjustment of status/permanent resident processing; citizenship; deportation and removal proceedings before Immigration Court; law and motion work; and immigration appeals. Her practice although limited also includes criminal defense and family law matters.

Nadia is a Russian attorney with 3 children. In her free time she enjoys yoga and meditation.

June 19, 2014

The Divorce Process

by Jacob Sapochnick

Although our practice is dedicated solely to immigration law, we have the distinct pleasure of inviting guest writer and attorney Zach Wallin, to explain the complicated and tedious divorce process to our clients. Enjoy!

The Divorce Process

By Zach Wallin

June 6, 2014

The DACA Renewal Process is here

by Jacob Sapochnick

Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson

On June 05, 2014 the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, announced the renewal process for enrollment in the program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Effective immediately, USCIS will begin to accept renewal requests, as well as initial requests from DACA applicants who have not yet benefitted from the program. The first DACA applications that were approved by USCIS will expire in September 2014. USCIS recommends that initial DACA approved applicants file their renewal requests approximately 4 months before their current DACA expires. Following the renewal process, these applicants will be able to remain lawfully present in the United States and apply for an employment authorization valid for up to 2 years. According to USCIS, more than 560,000 applicants have already been approved under DACA since April of this year. The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, added that children who crossed the border illegally with their parent(s) in search of a better life, should not be punished as adult offenders and should thus receive different treatment, given that they did not have a choice in the matter.

NOTE: Individuals who have not resided continuously within the United States since June 15, 2007 are not eligible to apply for DACA.

June 2, 2014

What you need to know to successfully petition for your alien spouse or fiancé: Adjustment of Status and K-1 Visa Applicants

by Jacob Sapochnick

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 your alien spouse or fiancé, you must first take care of four very important things:

May 23, 2014

What to Expect On Your First Visit To Our Office

by Jacob Sapochnick

First time visitor at our office? We have you covered on what to expect during your first visit in 5 easy steps.

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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 legal process that should be taken, in addition to answering all of their questions and concerns. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment for an in person or phone consultation at (619) 819-9204 or Toll Free at 1-866-488-1554