Jacob Sapochnick

The Trump administration is considering implementing travel restrictions to 36 more countries, including some major U.S. partners such as Egypt and Djibouti, according to an internal memo. The memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and sent to U.S. diplomats on Saturday, says the governments of the listed nations have 60 days to meet new requirements established by the State Department. #travelban #immigration #greencard #travel #africa #immigrationlawyer #statedepartment #sdimmigrationlawyer

Even though President Donald Trump has said international students should receive green cards after graduating from U.S. universities, a nominee to head the nation’s immigration service says he wants to stop foreign students from working after graduation. #f1visa #immigration #studentvisa #workpermit #trump #immigrationlawyer

The Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393), introduced by Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) on July 15, 2025, is a bipartisan immigration reform bill aimed at addressing border security, legal status for undocumented immigrants, and modernizing the U.S. immigration system. * Dignity Program: * Creates a seven-year deferred action program granting employment and travel authorization to undocumented immigrants in the U.S. since December 31, 2020 (estimated 10.5 million eligible). * Requires participants to pay a $7,000 fine over seven years, pass criminal background checks, pay taxes (including some back taxes), enroll in health coverage, and avoid federal benefits. * Participants must report to DHS every two years and remain employed or enrolled in education for at least four years. * Funds collected from fines go to the American Worker Fund for retraining U.S. workers. #dignityAct #immigrationlawyer #immigrationreform #trump #amnesty #greencard

Recently #iceagent , the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) paused processing green card applications for refugees and asylees to conduct additional vetting, per Trump’s January 2025 executive order. this is not a review of all green cards approved over the last five years but a targeted suspension for specific groups. #greencard #citizenship #immigrationlawyer #greencardinterview #sdimmigrationlawyer

These raids are breaking our communities and spreading fear. Stop ICE!!! #immigration #stopice #immigrationlawyer #losangeles #raids

Replying to @Raul Nunez is it safe to travel with the green card outside of the United States? It is safe to travel if you don’t have any criminal violations, misrepresentation any fraud issues or if you’ve left the United States for more than a year then you should not travel with the green card. Any other green card holders are safe to travel. #immigration #greencard #travel #immigrationlawyer #trump #tsa

#daca #dreamer #texas

The Trump Administration has ordered US embassies to halt all student visa applications as the president cracks down on America's higher education business. #f1visa #immigration #trump #immigrationlawyer #immigrationnews

Breaking: TSA officers are now checking immigration status. Clients are traveling across the United States with valid foreign passports, but some don’t have visas in their passport. TSA officers are questioning their legal status and then working with ice agents to be able to track and stop immigrants without current visas. This is just an alert not trying to alarm anyone. Be careful when you travel. #tsa #greencard #undocumentedimmigrants #greenscreen

CBP, ICE, & USCIS tighten visa overstay enforcement after Boulder attack. National security measures under sharp review. #ImmigrationNews #VisaPolicy #NationalSecurity #USImmigration #HomelandSecurity #BoulderAttack #ICE #CBP #USCIS #TerrorismAlert #StayInformed #PolicyUpdate #PublicSafety #BreakingNews #LawEnforcement #ImmigrationReform #USAnews #GovernmentUpdate #immigrationlawyer #trump #sdimmigrationlawyer

Yes, green card holders can travel outside the United States and re-enter, but there are important considerations regarding the duration of their trips and required documentation. Generally, they can travel multiple times and stay outside for less than a year without significant issues. However, trips longer than six months require careful planning and may necessitate a re-entry permit #greencard #immigration #travel#tsa #immigrationattorney #immigrationlawyer #immigrationnews #lawfulpermanentresident #sdimmigrationlawyer

DACA before turning 18 and has not accrued unlawful presence, this improves their prospects for an employer-sponsored green card, as unlawful presence bars are a major hurdle. Below is a concise explanation of how an employer can sponsor a DACA recipient under 18 for a green card, focusing on the absence of unlawful presence and addressing the key steps, challenges, and recommendations: Key Points * No Unlawful Presence: Since the individual received DACA before 18 and is still under 18, they have not accrued unlawful presence under U.S. immigration law (unlawful presence typically starts accruing after 18 for those without lawful status). This reduces inadmissibility issues during the green card process. * DACA Status: DACA provides work authorization, allowing the individual to legally work for the sponsoring employer, but it does not confer lawful immigration status, so the green card process must still address their underlying undocumented entry (if applicable). * Employer Sponsorship: The employer must sponsor the individual through an employment-based (EB) green card category, most likely EB-2 (advanced degree/exceptional ability), EB-3 (skilled/unskilled workers), or, in rare cases, EB-1 (extraordinary ability). #daca #dacadreamers #immigration #immigrationlawyer #immigrationnews #greencard #eb2 #perm #eb3 #sdimmigrationlawyer

The bill introduces a new fee structure for immigration processes, shifting U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from a primarily fee-funded model with waivers to one with significant financial barriers, particularly for humanitarian programs. Fees are indexed to inflation for ongoing increases. Key fees include: * Asylum Applications: * Initial Fee: A $1,000 fee for asylum applications, a first in U.S. history, creating a significant barrier for those fleeing persecution. The Senate reduced this to $100 after the Senate parliamentarian ruled the $1,000 fee non-compliant with reconciliation rules. * Annual Fee: A minimum $100 annual fee for pending asylum applications, non-waivable, adding ongoing costs for applicants awaiting decisions (often years). * Employment Authorization: A $550 fee every six months to maintain work permits, burdensome as asylum seekers are not initially work-authorized #immigration #bigbeautifulbill #trump #immigrationlawyer #sdimmigrationlawyer #uscis #immigrationnews

The House passed a bill that would allow the immediate deportations of illegal immigrants who drive under the influence. The bill was introduced by conservative Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., and passed by a 246 to 160 vote. No Republicans voted against the bill but 160 Democrats opposed the bill. The legislation would have to be taken up by the Senate and then signed into law by President Donald Trump to go into effect. #immigration #greencard #dui #dwi #undocumentedimmigrants #immigrationlawyer #sdimmigrationlawyer

Derogatory info is anything like criminal records or fraud that pops up after you file for a visa or green card. It could mess with your application! Plan ahead and stay safe !! #immigration #greencard #immigrationlawyer #uscis #marriagegreencard #sdimmigrationlawyer

Green card holders may be sent to **secondary inspection** if: - They have been outside the U.S. for a long time. - Their green card is expired (though technically still valid if conditions apply). - There are discrepancies in travel history. - Officers may ask about: - Ties to the U.S. (job, home, family). - Purpose of travel. - Length of stay abroad. #cbp #immigration #travel #greencard #tsa #sdimmigrationlawyer #trump

When USCIS might contact your landlord: To verify information: If you are applying for certain immigration benefits, USCIS may contact your landlord to verify details on your lease or to confirm your residency. To investigate potential fraud: In cases of suspected fraud, such as providing a fake lease, USCIS might contact your landlord to verify its authenticity. #landlord #immigration #greencard #uscis #immigrationlawyer #marriageinterview

Perhaps the most eye-catching development is the sharp rise in EB-1A petitions — green cards for individuals with “extraordinary ability” in fields such as science, business, the arts, education, or athletics. In Q1 FY25, USCIS received 7,338 EB-1A petitions, a staggering 56% increase from the previous quarter. #eb1a #immigration #greencard #immigrationlawyer #eb2niw #entrepreneur #startup #sdimmigrationlawyer

Why it matters for DACA or immigration changes: This could affect how immigration policies are challenged. For example, if a future president tries to end or change DACA, it will be harder for a single judge to block that change for the entire country. #daca #immigration #dreamer #dreamact #undocumentedimmigrants #immigrationlawyer #sdimmigrationlawyer #birthrightcitizenhip

Replying to @Ang Dom For a mother giving birth in Texas, the Supreme Court's recent decision allows the Trump administration's birthright citizenship proposal to move forward in states that did not sue to block it, including Texas. This means that if the mother is undocumented or on a temporary visa and the father is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, her child may not be granted automatic citizenship under the executive order. This could result in the child being ineligible for a U.S. passport, Medicaid, or other citizen-only benefits. The mother might face bureaucratic obstacles, such as delays in obtaining citizenship documents, and the child could potentially be considered stateless, complicating access to healthcare and education. However, legal challenges and potential class-action lawsuits could alter this outcome, so the situation remains fluid. #birthrightcitizenhip #immigrationlawyer #immigration #sdimmigrationlawyer #birth #undocumentedimmigrants