Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick1502 Sixth AvenueSan Diego, CA, 92101United States (619) 819-9204

Jacob Jan Sapochnick

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San Diego, CA
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Licensed for 18 years

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Thank you for visiting my profile. I like to work with individual clients seeking immigration support, as well as with corporations and small businesses seeking to hire foreign workers. I run a unique law firm that has been practicing exclusively in the areas of immigration and citizenship law. Our firm has big-firm expertise in these specialties, but strives to deliver personalized client services at a more economical cost. The practice is a multi-lingual firm and offers global immigration.

We embrace technology in our practice and use social media exclusively to educate and communicate with our clients. Our Facebook community is 98,000 strong and growing.

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Practice areas

Immigration: 100%
18 years, 1,000 cases

Languages spoken

Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, English, Latvian, Mandarin

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Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick

1502 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA, 92101

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Jacob Sapochnick, ESQ.

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
AZ	Active	2004	05/22/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Inn of Lords Legal Award	Manchester Met. University, UK	1995

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Owner	Law Offices Of Jacob J. Sapochnick	2004 - Present
Founder/ Legal Counsel	Find Jobs USA	2003 - 2009

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
American Immigration Lawyers Association	Member	2004 - Present
American Bar Association	Officer	2004 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Latin America News Dispatch	E-2 Visas Provide Immigration Opportunities to Wealthy Mexicans Fleeing Violence	2010
American Bar Journal	Farmer's Friend	2009
Hotels News Now	Changes make H-2B visa program more challenging for hotels	2009
KCBQ Talk Radio 1170AM	Jacob Sapochnick DIscussed I-601 Extreme Hardship Waivers on Talk Radio KCBQ	2009
Fox 6 NEWS	Citizenship Questions on Fox 6 news	2008

Computer World	Recession unlikely to curb H-1B demand	2008

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
California Western School of Law	MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL LAW	1999
Manchester Met. University Law School	LL.B - Bachelor of Laws	1998

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
TN Visa Webinar for Canadians	TN Visas - Most Recent Updates	2010
Annual Conference	Immigration Law and the Construction Indystry	2007
Hospitality and Immigration Law Update	Immigration law Update	2007

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
I-601 Waiver Appeal Success - Home after 3 long years in Ukraine!	Appeal Won at the AAO Court

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5.0 stars4.8 (160)

5 Star		94%
4 Star		1%
3 Star		0%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		4%

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Great Lawyer

5.0 stars

Posted by Hamed
July 22, 2022

Strongly recommend Jacob and his team. my case was not easy but they got it approved.

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Great law firm, great results.

5.0 stars

Posted by Randy
April 21, 2022

Two days ago I recieved the wonderful news at the end of our interview that my wife would be receiving her green card after one year from applying and entering the country where we first met. This even after a hold up due to a very big mistake USCIS had made in reviewing our application. Questioning my ability to be a sponsor to my own wife, which was unjustly put into question. Thankfully I had been assigned Karine as my case manager. A very kind, understanding, patient, knowledgeable, and good listener on our side. She gave the attention needed to our very unique case. Karine was willing to put in the time to provide exceptional result detailed work; it was hard and took much effort. But, yielded the results that were guaranteed and agreed upon by the firm and ourselves. Karine went above and beyond, full stop. My wife and I are forever grateful to the firm and our attorney Marie as well. Who was willing and helped us to approach our unique situation we were facing with our case. Giving us the ability to properly communicate and create documentation sufficient for a CPA, and my Congressman, to make things right through the use of facts and the law. The firm, but mainly Karine our caseworker and Marie our attoney - my wife and I will forever be thankful for. They simply took a complicated case, presided over it with an eagle's eye & prowess, and delivered timely results as if there was never an issue at all. Here my wife stands with her green card, and prior to that her SSN and work permit. The coaching for the interview was on point and proved to be proper preparation. We did have a great interviewer as well. We walked in with confidence in our case and our ability to handle, with the simple truth, anything thrown at us. Between the many complications, Karine and Marie proved to be top notch, as well as the firm that they represent and that we utilized. It was worth the price my wife and I paid, no exceptions. We would recommend this firm in particular, and our provided team within it to anyone, anytime. We definitely will be using them again in the future for any and all our immigration needs. Thank you everyone who had a hand in making this happen. Thus, by your actions and the results - not question the price or decision we made. Such a rarity these days.

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Changing our life

5.0 stars

Posted by Mohammad Shublaq
November 16, 2021

the dream came true Finally thank you God. Jacob and his team work hard and fight helping me and my family. in 1 month they did amazing follow up and organized my case . they are professional and organized 100%. what happened with my case is a miracle. thank you again Jacob for you and your team, Marie, Kristin, Marjorie and others you change our life for the best

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Just got my Green Card - EB1A category

5.0 stars

Posted by Isha
October 16, 2021

I worked with Jacob's law firm recently for my green card journey. It has been really awesome to work with this lawfirm. Jacob cares a lot about his clients and understands their situation, and makes sure that the process goes smoothly. I started this journey, with self-doubt that it would be very hard to get EB1A, but Jacob and my case manager Anahita, really knew the potential of my profile and how to best put it forward. The response rate of both Jacob and Anahita was super fast. Within 2-3 weeks, my application AOS was prepared. When I got RFE, Anahita made sure to send the response to USCIS within a day or two. I have been very lucky to find out about Jacob's lawfirm, and really recommend for anyone who is looking to get their immigration sorted, to work with this lawfirm.

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O1 VISA

5.0 stars

Posted by Marcel
October 26, 2020

After we decided to apply for a O1 VISA, we came across Jacob Sapochnik's law office through YouTube. After a short phone with Jacob, we knew, we're in best hands for a professional Visa process. We came in contact with Mrs. Ohadi, from Jacobs team, who supported and guided us through the whole process. Her help and professionalism was beyond our expectations and leaded us successfully to our VISA. I highly recommend Jacobs law office and his team, it was truly our best decision and the way to success!

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I was just approved for a 5 year E2 Visa

5.0 stars

Posted by Johanna
October 15, 2020

I was just granted a 5 year E2 visa with the help of the Law Offices of Jacob Sapochnick. Attorney Marie and Anahita were responsible for managing the day to day of my account and I recommend them whole-heartedly to all of my friends and contacts who need help with a more complicated application. Thank you for relieving my stress and helping me through this process.

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I highly recommend Jacob!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 14, 2020

I came across Jacob’s Youtube channel recently while I was looking for an attorney to get support with an immigration case. I must admit he is very knowledgeable, reputable and reachable. It worth mentioning that his team is so professional which made the overall process very smooth. While Jacob is based in California and I live in Texas, the communication was always clear, and I’m really satisfied with the experience and the customer service provided. I highly recommend Jacob!

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Thank you

5.0 stars

Posted by Alyson
February 6, 2020

Hired him twice and got the desired result both times ! Thank you so much!

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Review based on Nine years working with Jacob

5.0 stars

Posted by Erez
January 28, 2020

Jacob has put together an excellent team of professional immigration attorneys. Thanks to his brilliant strategy, we managed to open a second branch of our company in the U.S, and this year we finally received our green card! We trusted his advice all along, and it never let us down. He and his team helped us navigate multiple visa renewals, request for evidence, and surprise immigration visits. We were pleasantly surprised to have a specialized attorney for each step of the way providing crucial insights and tons of experience. Jacob got us from A to Z, and I highly recommend hiring his firm on your side.

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O1 approved in one go.

5.0 stars

Posted by Nisha
January 18, 2020

I was referred to Jacob by a friend. I applied for the O1 visa. Ms. Marie handled my case. Both Marie and Jacob have been proactive and supportive through the whole process. They were easy to access and helped me understand the nuances of the process. Marie is brilliant at preparing the application! Jacob is friendly and he steps in from time to time to overlook everything. I can now say that these are people who really want you to win. I would recommend them without a doubt! I got my O1 approved in one go!

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David Whalen, Immigration Attorney on Jun 6, 2016
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I've known Jacob since he began as an immigration lawyer, we shared office space. He is a very go getter, very up on tech, harnessing the power of the internet more than anyone else I know, has refinement and keeps friends for long periods. An honorable gent. He also has an extremely thriving immigration law practice. The reason has to be happy clients. I have even referred a few cases to him beyond my capability.

Hector Tamayo, Immigration Attorney on Aug 24, 2015
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I unconditionally endorse Jacob Sapochnick. He is a dedicated, tenacious and compassionate advocate for his clients. He has the skill set and knowledge to achieve maximum results in the ever changing and complex field of immigration law. Few if any are as knowledgeable as Jacob Sapochnick.

Brent Hardy, Immigration Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
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I endorse Jacob without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and is a superb litigator.

Carla Minniefield, Immigration Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Feb 2, 2015
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Highly skilled and respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer.

Mengjun Qiu, Immigration Attorney on Jan 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sapochnick is a trusted member of the legal community whose contribution is greatly appreciated and valued.

Douglas Borthwick, Unknown Attorney on Dec 12, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Janaan Hashim, Immigration Attorney on Sep 21, 2014
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Atty. Sapochnick is an intelligent and highly respected attorney in his field. I endorse him.

Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, Immigration Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on May 14, 2014
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A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Robert Salomon, Immigration Attorney on May 6, 2014
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I strongly endorse Jacob for Immigration Legal Services. He is a brilliant and creative attorney and gives his all to his clients. As a colleague I can attest that Jacob is also kind and helpful to other Immigration Attorneys and never hesitates to share his wisdom to help others. This is a very rare quality in our business and just another example of how Jacob is a sterling example of greatness and professionalism.

Golnar Sargeant, Unknown Attorney on May 6, 2014
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I always enjoy reading Mr. Sapochnick's sage advice on AVVO. I endorse him without hesitation.

Sean Cleary, Immigration Attorney on Apr 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community.

Ian Scott, Immigration Attorney on Feb 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Susan Bond, Immigration Attorney on Jan 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer!

Harlan Zaback, Unknown Attorney on Dec 11, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Matthew Donaldson, Immigration Attorney on Dec 10, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

James Dicks, Immigration Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
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This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney.

William Woods, Unknown Attorney on Nov 25, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Joel Friedman, Immigration Attorney on Oct 22, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Jacob has been a colleague and a friend for many years. Jacob and I frequently confer about the best approach to legal situations. He is always responsive and I appreciate his insights. He is a talented lawyer and a great person.

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Great Lawyer

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Great law firm, great results.

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Changing our life

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Just got my Green Card - EB1A category

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O1 VISA

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I was just approved for a 5 year E2 Visa

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I highly recommend Jacob!

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Thank you

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Review based on Nine years working with Jacob

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O1 approved in one go.

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