Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We are excited to bring you a newly released update from the Department of State regarding the operational status of visa services at U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc around the world forcing the majority of U.S. Embassies…
Articles Posted in Coronavirus
DOS Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility for Certain Applicants Renewing Non-Immigrant Visas
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! It is the start of a brand-new week and we are excited to bring you more updates in the world of immigration. We are happy to report that the Department of State has released important information for nonimmigrant visa applicants who may qualify for an interview…
April 2021 Visa Bulletin: What to Expect?
The Department of State has released the visa bulletin for April 2021 outlining the availability of immigrant visa numbers for the upcoming month. NOTE: Adjustment of Status Filing Charts April 2021 USCIS has not yet advised the appropriate cut off date chart for acceptance of adjustment of status applications filed with USCIS in…
The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick is Proud to Recognize Attorney Marie Puertollano’s Distinction as a Board Certified Immigration Specialist
The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick is proud to honor our managing attorney Marie Puertollano’s most recent accomplishment in the field of immigration law, becoming a board-certified immigration specialist with the State Bar of California. Originally from France, Marie Puertollano joined our law office in 2012 and quickly became…
Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia
Happy Monday! Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post, we bring you a recent success story and share with you how our office was able to expedite our client’s fiancé visa to help him reunite with his U.S. Citizen fiancé, despite the suspension of routine visa services at the…
Department of State Provides Guidance Following Rescission of Presidential Proclamation 10014
We are pleased to report that the Department of State has issued new guidance following President Biden’s rescission of Presidential Proclamation 10014, entitled “Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak.” As you…
Breaking Immigration Updates: Biden Rumored to Rescind Proclamations 10014 and 10052
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this post we bring you some breaking news about what you can expect to see from the Biden administration with respect to immigration in the coming days. Tomorrow January 29th President Biden is expected to issue several important executive orders and memorandums aimed at reversing…
Success Story: Expediting a K-1 Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai, India
Happy Friday! Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post, we bring you a recent success story and share with you how our office was able to expedite our client’s fiancé visa to help him reunite with his U.S. Citizen fiancé, despite the suspension of routine visa services at the…
Important Updates: USCIS Lockboxes Experiencing Delays Issuing Receipt Notices
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We kick off the start of the week with some important updates. For the past few months, our followers have raised concerns regarding substantial delays they have been experiencing waiting for their receipt notices to arrive in the mail for applications and petitions filed at USCIS…
DOS Publishes Announcement Regarding Extension of P.P. 10014 and 10052
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! On behalf of our Law Office we wish you and your families a very Happy New Year. We are hopeful that the new year will bring more positive developments and new possibilities for immigrants around the world with the upcoming change in administration. In today’s blog…