For many, the American Dream has proved to be far beyond reach. This is the story of our client, Rafael Espinoza Iniguez, as told by his wife, Maria: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness are birth rights our government sought to protect through a living breathing document known…
By Yingfei Zhou, Esq. Today, June 09, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that children who waited for years with their parents to obtain immigrant visas still have to go to the back of the line when they turn 21. BACKGROUND: The case, Mayorkas v Cuellar…
The Law Office of Jacob J. Sapochnick is delighted to introduce our very own legal assistant/client relations specialist, Ms. Catherine Nieto in our first staff spotlight. Ms. Nieto has worked with our firm since 2012 and is one of the very first people you meet when coming in to the…
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson On June 05, 2014 the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, announced the renewal process for enrollment in the program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Effective immediately, USCIS will begin to accept renewal requests, as well as…
Common Issues and Preparation Tips Below are some helpful tips and information that will help prepare you to file for your alien spouse or fiancé. This guide will also cover common issues to avoid that we have come across in our practice. In order to successfully file a petition for…
The Los Angeles Times recently released an article which discusses a new policy taken by the Obama Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The new policy aims at limiting deportations by making small, but significant changes to a program which started under the George W. Bush administration called Secure Communities.…
By Yingfei Zhou, Esq. In late Friday afternoon of May 2, 2014, the client, a Canadian citizen, contacted our firm about applying for a TN visa as a Technical Publications Writer. A few days before coming to our office, he was denied TN status at the U.S./Canada Champlain border. According…
The Law Offices of Jacob J Sapochnick would like to wish you and your families a very safe and relaxing Memorial Day. We thank our soldiers and veterans for their courage, service, and their patriotism. Whether you spend your day at the beach or catching up on work, please take…
First time visitor at our office? We have you covered on what to expect during your first visit in 5 easy steps. Our Clients Since every client’s case is truly unique, it is important for our potential clients to attend their free consultation, where a member from our team will explain the appropriate…
Although our practice deals solely with immigration law, many of our clients are also interested in family law services, for the purposes of terminating a marriage or to go through the process of an international adoption. We have the distinct honor of inviting a guest writer for today’s blog post.…
