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BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Waives the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status (Green Card) Applicants

Are you applying for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence (a green card)? If so, you will be pleased to know that on January 22, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is waiving any and all requirements for the COVID-19 vaccination on the Form…

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On Day One President Trump Issues Thirteen Executive Orders on Immigration, Ending Birthright Citizenship, Enhancing Visa Vetting and Screening, End of CHNV Parole, and more

It has been less than 24 hours since President Donald Trump has taken office, and he has already signed into law a flurry of executive orders directly impacting immigration. More than a dozen of these executive orders dismantle Biden era immigration policies, and usher in restrictive policies for visa seekers,…

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Message

At the Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick, we are proud to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. who once said, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” His endless pursuit for justice, and the belief that we are all created equal continue to inspire…

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USCIS Releases Updated Guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petitions

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated police guidance for EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions. The updated policy guidance is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after its publication date of January 15. This guidance provides insights into how…

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February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Minimal Movement in Employment-Based Categories, No Movement in Family Sponsored Categories

We are pleased to report that today the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs published the February 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 For employment-based preference categories, the U.S. Citizenship and…

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Trump’s Border Czar Speaks on Immigration Enforcement on Day One of Trump Administration

We are just 14 days away from Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration, setting the stage for a new era in the world of immigration. The President’s border czar Tom Homan is set to be one of the key players of the incoming Trump administration, in charge of securing our nation’s borders.…

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January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Major Movement for Family Sponsored Categories and Modest Movement for Employment-Based

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)…

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In-Person Interviews Now Required For Certain VAWA Self-Petitioners

New changes are being implemented for certain self-petitioners filing immigration petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, also known as VAWA. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that beginning in December they will be conducting in-person interviews for select VAWA self-petitioners who have an I-360 and I-485…

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Happy Thanksgiving From The Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick!

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…

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Los Angeles Passes “Sanctuary City” Ordinance Ahead of Trump Presidency

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…

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