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Immigration Updates: DACA USCIS Guidance, Bridge the Gap Policy Abandoned, First Time TPS Applications Can Now Be Filed Online for 5 Countries, and TPS Extensions and Re-designations for Yemen and Somalia

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We are happy to bring you the latest immigration updates recently announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS Guidance Following DACA Permanent Injunction in State of Texas, et al., v. United States of America, et al., 1:18-CV-00068, (S.D. Texas July 16, 2021)…

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

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post we share with you an overview of the State Department’s August 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…

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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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UPDATES: Biden Administration Launches Nationwide Initiative to Promote Citizenship, U.S. Passport Policies Offer Flexibility for LGBTQI+ community

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! It is the start of a brand-new week, and we are excited to bring you the latest updates in immigration news. Biden Administration Launches Nationwide Initiative to Promote Citizenship On July 2, 2021, the Biden administration and the Department of Homeland Security announced a joint nationwide…

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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Period Opens Tomorrow July 9th

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We hope you had a wonderful fourth of July weekend with your family and loved ones. In this blog post, we share with you some exciting news for Yemeni nationals receiving benefits under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. The Biden administration has made the decision…

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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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What is happening with the EB-5 Regional Center Program? USCIS Provides New Updates Regarding Program Lapse

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog and a very happy Thursday to all our loyal readers. In this blog post, we bring you the latest information regarding the expiration of the EB-5 Regional Center program. What is the EB-5 Regional Center Program? To become eligible to receive a green card (permanent residence)…

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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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Federal District Judge Rules to Reinstate $500,000 Minimum Investment For the EB-5 Visa Program

Federal District Judge Rules to Reinstate $500,000 Minimum Investment For the EB-5 Visa Program In this blog post, we share with you a new landmark court decision affecting the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program, known as matter of Behring Regional Center LLC V. Chad Wolf et al. In this case,…

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BREAKING POLICY UPDATE: U Visa Victims of Crime Now Eligible to Receive Four Year EADs and Deferred Action

Welcome back to the start of a brand-new week! We are excited to announce brand new developments in the world of immigration specifically for U visa victims of crimes. On June 14, 2021, the United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy alert, informing U visa applicants…

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