The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced some important updates for green card applicants, and those renewing existing employment authorization documents also known as EADs. I-485 New Green Card Application Form On December 10, 2024, USCIS published a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Resident…
We are pleased to report that today the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the January 2025 Visa Bulletin. In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month. USCIS Adjustment of Status The U.S. Citizenship and immigration Services (USCIS)…
Wondering what’s new in immigration? We have some bad news for adjustment of status applicants filing a green card inside the United States. Effective immediately, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now require adjustment of status applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status…
It’s that time of year again, when we are called to count our blessings, and you are certainly one of them! Our customers are the reason we thrive. Thank you so much for choosing us time and time again. We wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving! Please be…
Los Angeles has become the first of many cities to use its legislative powers to protect undocumented immigrants from the threat of deportation. On November 19, 2024, the Los Angeles City Council passed a “sanctuary city” ordinance, prohibiting the use of the city’s resources and personnel to carry out federal…
We are pleased to report that today the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the December Visa Bulletin. Unfortunately, the December Visa Bulletin brings almost no movement. USCIS Adjustment of Status For employment-based and family-sponsored preference categories, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it will continue to use…
As we observe Veteran’s Day, we pause to honor and express our deep gratitude to all those who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifices have shaped the freedoms we enjoy today. At the Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick, we recognize the importance of this…
In the last few days, the immigration world has been reeling from the results of the Presidential election. People across the nation are preparing for an incoming Trump administration that promises to be extremely tough on immigration. While the future of many hangs in the balance, the federal courts have…
Recently, the Department of State released guidance to assist U.S. Citizens petitioning for family members in Lebanon. Here are the highlights: To facilitate family reunification, full immigrant visa processing has resumed for Lebanese family members of U.S. citizens, at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. Routine nonimmigrant visa processing is not…
Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the November Visa Bulletin. In this blog post, we breakdown the movement of the employment-based and family-sponsored categories in the coming month. USCIS Adjustment of Status For employment-based and family-sponsored preference categories, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it…
