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Immigration specialists · AILA member · H1B + family + business visas

Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick

1552 Sixth Avenue, Suite 5 · San Diego, CA 92101 · (619) 819-9204

ImmigrationH1B VisasGreen CardsFamily VisasEB-5 Investor VisasNaturalization

The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick is a San Diego immigration law firm that handles H1B, L1, O1, and other employment-based work visas, family-based green cards, EB-5 investor visas, naturalization, deportation defense, and Chula Vista border-area cases. Founder Jacob J. Sapochnick is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, has lectured on U.S. immigration topics nationally and internationally, and publishes a long-running Visa Lawyer Blog.

AILA memberH1B + family + EB-5Visa Lawyer Blog publisherInternational lecture circuit
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285+ verified client reviews
Overall
4.8
Results
4.8
Communication
4.8
Value
4.7
Editorial Verdict

Why Choose Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick?

The Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick has built one of San Diego's most active immigration practices — covering work visas (H1B, L1, O1), family-based green cards, EB-5 investor matters, naturalization, and deportation defense. Founder Jacob Sapochnick's national lecture record and publication on the Visa Lawyer Blog signal current expertise rather than coasting on credentials. The firm's location in downtown San Diego, close to the U.S. immigration courts and the border, is operationally useful for cross-border cases. Best fit if you have any U.S. immigration matter — work, family, business investor, or removal defense — and want a firm whose entire practice is immigration.

Practice Areas

Situations They Handle

H1B Specialty Occupation Visas L1 Intracompany Transfers O1 Extraordinary Ability Family-Based Green Cards EB-5 Investor Visas EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Greens PERM Labor Certifications Naturalization & Citizenship Deportation Defense Asylum Cases Marriage-Based Visas DACA Renewals
Fees & Pricing

What You'll Likely Pay

Sapochnick Law uses primarily flat-fee engagements for routine immigration matters (H1B filings, green card applications, naturalization). Litigation matters (deportation defense, asylum, federal appeals) may use hourly billing. All fees are quoted up front in writing.

$1,500–$8,500
Flat fee (case-dependent)
Free
Initial assessment
The Team

Key Attorneys

Jacob J. Sapochnick, Founding Attorney

Jacob J. Sapochnick

Founding Attorney
AILA member · immigration specialist · national speaker on U.S. immigration · Visa Lawyer Blog
Senior Immigration Counsel, Visa & Greens Team

Senior Immigration Counsel

Visa & Greens Team
H1B, L1, O1, EB-5, family-based and employment-based green cards
Removal Defense Team, Deportation Counsel

Removal Defense Team

Deportation Counsel
Removal proceedings, asylum, withholding of removal, federal appeals
Client Experiences

What Clients Say

Client
Priya R.
H1B + Green Card · Tech Worker
★★★★★
Worked through H1B renewal and EB-2 green card filing. The team kept everything on schedule, prepared every document carefully, and we got the green card approved without RFEs. Worth every dollar.
Client
Carlos T.
Marriage-Based Green Card
★★★★★
Marriage to a U.S. citizen — needed a green card. Jacob's team prepared the petition, prepped us for the interview, and we were approved without questions. Bilingual support throughout.
Client
Wei L.
EB-5 Investor Visa
★★★★★
EB-5 investor visa for a regional center investment. The firm coordinated documentation, source-of-funds tracing, and project verification. Got our conditional green card on schedule.
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FAQ

Common Questions About This Firm

How does H1B sponsorship work?
H1B is a specialty-occupation visa requiring a U.S. employer sponsor and a position requiring a degree (or equivalent experience) in a specialty field. The annual cap (65,000 + 20,000 master's) means most filings go through a March electronic registration. The firm handles registration, petition filing, RFE responses, extensions, and changes of employer.
What's the difference between EB-2 and EB-3 green cards?
Both are employment-based green cards requiring labor certification. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or exceptional ability. EB-3 requires a bachelor's or two years of skilled experience. Wait times and country-of-birth quotas differ significantly between categories.
Can the firm help with deportation or removal proceedings?
Yes. The firm handles cases in Immigration Court including bond hearings, removal defense, asylum claims, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal, and federal appeals to the BIA and Ninth Circuit.
Is the EB-5 program still available?
Yes. The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (2022) modernized the program. The investment threshold is $800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area or $1,050,000 elsewhere, and rural/high-unemployment set-asides have separate quotas. The firm handles direct EB-5 and regional-center investments.
Where is the office?
1552 Sixth Avenue, Suite 5, San Diego, CA 92101 — downtown, near the U.S. Immigration Court and federal courthouse. Phone (619) 819-9204.

Quick Facts

Founded2004
Firm SizeMid · 8–15 attorneys
Fee StructureFlat fee · hourly for litigation
Free ConsultationYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Hebrew, Hindi
Virtual AvailableYes (national)
Service AreaSan Diego, California, national U.S. immigration
Client Reviews4.8 (285+)
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Office

San Diego Office: 1552 Sixth Avenue, Suite 5, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 819-9204

Recognition

  • ✓ AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) member
  • ✓ Published author · Visa Lawyer Blog
  • ✓ National & international immigration speaker
  • ✓ Immigration specialty practice
  • ✓ Multi-language client services