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American Bar Association Shines Spotlight on Kely Martell for her Work as an Interpreter Volunteer

It is not every day that one of our very own paralegals is honored for her work in immigration law, helping provide a voice to those who do not speak the English language. It is with great pride that we celebrate Kely Martell, for her recent feature in the American…

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Immigration Updates: USCIS Announces I-589 Asylum Receipt Notice Issuance Delays and I-765 E-Filing for (C)(11) Parolees

In this blog post, we share with you the latest immigration updates from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. I-589 Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal Receipt Notice Delays More blunders are being made at USCIS service centers. On July 28, USCIS announced delays in the issuance of receipt…

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This Week in Immigration News: USCIS Continued Flexibility for Responding to RFEs through October 23, 2022

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this post, we bring you the latest news regarding COVID-19-related flexibilities for responses to Requests for Evidence, NOIDs, and such related notices issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. What do I need to know about these new updates? USCIS RFE/NOID Flexibility Continued for…

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This Week in Immigration News: Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Immigration Policy Prioritizing Deportation for Public Safety Risks

Former President Donald Trump’s legacy continues to leave a lasting mark on U.S. immigration policy. On July 21, 2022, the conservative leaning Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration from implementing a new immigration policy that would prioritize deportation for those residing in the country illegally who pose the greatest public…

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USCIS to Implement Second Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We kick off the start of the week with exciting news from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). On July 15, 2022, USCIS announced the second phase of the expansion of premium processing service for petitioners who have a pending Form I-140 Immigrant Petition for…

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What’s New in Immigration: Uniting for Ukraine: USCIS Extends Completion of Medical Screening & Attestation Within 90 Days of Arrival to the United States, EB-5 Updates

In this blog post, we share with you new developments related to immigration law. Uniting for Ukraine: USCIS Extends Completion of Medical Screening & Attestation Within 90 Days of Arrival to the United States  Effective immediately, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will extend…

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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

Welcome back to a brand-new week of immigration news. In this blog post, we share some exciting news for nationals of Venezuela. Today, Monday July 11, 2022, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, announced the extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela…

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Success Story Roundup: Three Case Studies of Victorious O-1 visas for Individuals of Extraordinary Abilities in Business and the Arts

Have you ever wondered: can I apply for a visa to the U.S., as a musician from a foreign country, a major social media influencer, or a serious business entrepreneur with recognition in the major media, with features in Vogue Magazine, YouTube, and Oprah Winfrey’s Supersoul Class? In this blog…

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Happy Fourth of July 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 happy Fourth of July. We hope that you have a relaxing holiday weekend with your loved ones. We look forward to providing you with more immigration updates in the coming week. For those…

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Employment-based Adjustment of Status Applicants: USCIS Urges Applicants to Complete I-693 Medical Forms ASAP for More Efficient Processing

Welcome back to a brand-new week. We have some interesting news for employment-based adjustment of status applicants. Today, Monday, June 27, 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a public engagement notice recommending that members of the public submit their Form I-693 sealed medical examinations as soon as…

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