Jacob Sapochnick

Green card in 6 months. I want it. Today U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is releasing end of fiscal year (FY) 2023 data that illustrate the agency’s progress in meeting its strategic priorities. The USCIS workforce has worked tirelessly over the past year to uphold America’s promise as a nation of welcome and possibility by reducing backlogs, improving customer experience, addressing humanitarian needs, and strengthening employment-based immigration. #greencard #immigration #sdimmigrationlawyer

When the demand for H-1B work visas exceeds the annual cap, typically set at 85,000, a lottery is conducted to randomly select applicants who will be eligible to apply for the visa. Instead of submitting a complete H-1B petition upfront, employers first register their prospective H-1B employees electronically during a designated registration period. #h1b #h1bvisa #immigration #h1blottery #sdimmigrationlawyer #greencardlawyer

Did you know that if you are going through the green card process based on marriage to a U.S. Citizen in the United States, sometimes an immigration official from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may show up at your home unannounced. How often does this happen and how can you prepare? #immigration #uscis #greencard #marriagegreencard #sdimmigrationlawyer

Yes, you need to update your Social Security card after becoming a U.S. citizen. You should wait at least 10 days after your ceremony before visiting a Social Security office to update your record. You will need to show them your Certificate of Naturalization or your U.S. passport. #socialsecurity #uscitizenship #immigration #greencard #sdimmigrationlawyer #ssn #greenscreen

Dont try too hard!! You must bring enough evidence to show comingling of assets. #greencardinterview #immigration #sdimmigrationlawyer #greencard

A bipartisan border security bill headed to a U.S. Senate vote this week is likely to dash hopes for a quick, clear path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of people brought into the U.S. illegally as children, as Congress takes a harder line on immigration. This group, known as "Dreamers," had been a top priority for Democrats in immigration policy talks for more than a decade. But as Republicans made new border restrictions a condition of aid for U.S. allies Ukraine and Israel sought by Democratic President Joe Biden, the Dreamers question was left off the table. #daca #immigrationreform #immigration #dreamers #sdimmigrationlawyer

File your Green Card before April 1!! For those filing for adjustment of status on or after Apr. 1, 2024 (postmark date), the Fee Rule requires an unbundling or separation of filing fees for Form I-485, Form I-131, and Form I-765, regardless of whether these forms are filed together, unless the applicants are fee exempt or eligible for a fee waiver. For those applying to adjust their status and obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) at the same time and for those applying for an EAD while the I-485 is pending, the EAD application is half price ($260). #i485 #greencard #immigration #sdimmigrationlawyer #marriagegreencard

Advance parole is a procedure by which certain noncitizens receive permission to reenter the U.S. after temporarily traveling abroad. Once you come back. Youll get legal entry on your record. #daca #advanceparole #immigration #greencard #dreamers

The EB3 program Unskilled Workers Category is best suited for applicants who do not possess education or work experience as this category does not require any. You need a job offer to start. #eb3 #eb3greencard #immigration #workvisa #sdimmigrationlawyer

Giving birth in the US does not violate the terms of admission of a B (or any other) visa. Pregnant women are allowed to travel and will give birth wherever they are. Therefore, giving birth will not be grounds to revoke a visa. #touristvisa #baby #immigration #b2visa #sdimmigrationlawyer

Self petition under the EB2 National Interest Waiver category. there are a wide variety of occupations that can be utilized for the NIW if the criteria are met including (but not limited to) the following: researcher, scientist, artist, animator, musician, singer, physician, dentist, pilot, entrepreneur, engineer, designer, lawyer, therapist, economist, professor, business person, veterinarian, nurse, pharmacist, urban planner, consultant, manager and architect. While this is by no means an exhaustive list it also must be noted but merely because an applicant works in one of these roles they are not necessarily eligible for the EB-2 NIW. Instead they must demonstrate their unique position and how it serves the national interest. #eb2 #nationalinterestwaiver #immigration #greencard #sdimmigrationlawyer

If your brother is a US citizen — NOT a green card holder — and if he is willing and able to support you until you naturalize as a US citizen, if you cannot become self-supporting, he/she may petition for you to receive an immigrant visa and permanent resident card (green card). The problem is that sibling petitions fall into the lowest (4th) family preference category. Since each country is assigned a limited number of family preference immigrant visas and green cards per year, you will have to wait until people from your country in higher preference categories, such as parents and adult children, get theirs, which can take several years. At present, it is taking roughly 16 years for sibling visas and green cards to be available in most countries, and even longer for siblings from India, Mexico, and the Philippines. Siblings from Mexico currently wait the longest — currently about 23 years #greencard #sibling #immigration #f4category #sdimmigrationlawyer #uscis #i130 #Meme #MemeCut

Yes but with caution. However, starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, state-issued enhanced driver's license, or another acceptable form of ID will be required to board domestic flights and enter federal facilities #realid #immigration #travel #undocumented #sdimmigrationlawyer

Biggest immigration change for EB2 and EB3! now adding reference to DOL’s regulatory definition of “science or art” into our policy to align with DOL, as it relates to Group II. When designating Schedule A, Group II, DOL defines science or art as “any field of knowledge or skill with respect to which colleges and universities commonly offer specialized courses leading to a degree in the knowledge or skill.” #eb2 #eb3 #greencard #immigration #i140 #employementvisa

May 2024 Visa Bulletin: Family-Sponsored Categories Show Major Advancement, Employment-Based Categories Unchanged from Previous Month #visabulletin #immigration #greencard #usembassy #nvc #sdimmigrationlawyer

In the majority of cases, it is simply a matter of the USCIS online case status either showing an incorrect status (address update, for example), or simply not having been timely updated at all. We have noticed that in some (but not all) cases, when we see an unusual change in the case status, such as the address of record has been updated, in fact the case has been approved (and we receive the approval notice in the mail), or an RFE notice has been issued. Check your mail often and keep records of tracking #uscis #immigration #greencard #sdimmigrationlawyer

There is no set minimum investment amount to get approved for the E2 investor visa. That said, experience has shown that you should aim to invest $100,000 or more to qualify for an E2 visa. If you can't invest at least $100,000, you should not invest less than $45,000. #e2visa #immigration #greencard #sdimmigrationlawyer #nomadlife #greenscreen

Why is #USCIS intentionally delaying the adjudication of #DACA renewals? We are seeing an increased number of applicants who are getting fired. Some applications more than 11 months. What can you do? #immigration #greencard #i765 #dacarenewal

If you are a victim of this sort of extortion, you might want to report it to the police. You might be eligible for the U visa. #uvisa #immigration #greencard #sdimmigrationlawyer