Immigration
Business
International
In an ever changing business and legal landscape, International, Business and Immigration Lawyer Joseph F. Jacob, Esq. provides individuals, businesses and immigration clients with a broad range of legal services, delivered promptly and efficiently, with emphasis on:
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Business Startup & Corporate Structure
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Shareholder Agreements & LLC Operating Agreements
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Commercial & Corporate Transactions
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International/MENA Business Transactions
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Immigration & Naturalization Services
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Healthcare Law & Professional Service Agreements
I advise closely-held businesses and start-up companies from formation to operation to achieve their business objectives.
Corporate & Business Law
Shareholder Agreements & LLC Operating Agreements
I advise closely-held businesses and start-up companies from formation..
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Commercial & Corporate Transactions
Strategic legal advice from formation to operation.
International Business Transactions
We have inherent local know-how knowledge in the Middle East, native proficiency in the Arabic language..
Immigration & Naturalization Services
Representing & assisting clients in family based and employment based immigration obtaining green cards..
Healthcare Law & Professional Service Agreements
Advising helathcare providers on transactional & integerational issues.
Our Attorney
Joseph Jacob focuses his practice on commercial transactions, business, international, and immigration law.
He counsels clients globally with issues related to the United States federal laws including Immigration and Naturalization services.
He is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Our Vision
Often, many areas of the law intertwine to form a legal framework in which we operate. It is my goal to identify scalable opportunities that make the legal structure sustainable by the client and understated in the operation.
Useful Links
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www.aila.org - American Immigration Lawyers Association
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www.uscis.gov - US Citizenship and Immigration Services
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www.unitedstatesvisas.gov – Department of State Information on US visas
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www.dhs.gov – US Department of Homeland Security
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www.travel.state.gov – Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs
How We Can Help?
Please fill out the form below or call us at (518) 472-0230.
Law Offices Of Joseph F. Jacob, PLLC
125 Wolf Road, Suite 309
Albany, New York 12205
United States of America
Tel: 518-472-0230
Recent News & Posts
Jacob Law Offices
- Jan 20, 2021
- 1 min
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
President Biden Sends Immigration Bill to Congress as Part of His Commitment to Modernize our Immigration System President Biden is... 228 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Sep 3, 2020
- 1 min
Immigration Fees to Change October 2, 2020
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual with guidance on the final fee rule, which adjusts the fees they charge for certain immigration... 69 views 0 comments 1 like. Post not marked as liked1 
Jacob Law Offices
- Sep 2, 2020
- 1 min
Important Notice for K visa applicants affected by COVID-19
The State Department announced that effective August 28, as it becomes safe to resume more consular operations at each U.S. mission,... 44 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
U.S. Immigration Shutdown Imminent As Congress Talks Collapse
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) will proceed with its furlough of about 13,400 employees, or about two-thirds of its... 30 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Apr 21, 2020
- 1 min
Immigration to be Suspended
The Trump administration is preparing an Executive Order to suspend all immigration into the United States! Don't risk it alone! Law... 21 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Feb 24, 2020
- 1 min
Immigration in Decline!
The number of people who obtained lawful permanent residence, besides refugees who entered the United States in previous years, declined... 30 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Feb 22, 2020
- 1 min
Wealth Test for Green Cards
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump Administration to apply the a "Wealth Test for Green Card" making immigrant ineligible for... 31 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Feb 7, 2020
- 1 min
Immigration Judges Without Immigration law Experience
No experience required: US hiring immigration judges who don't have any immigration law experience! This is a big problem for immigrants... 29 views 1 comment Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Feb 5, 2020
- 2 min
The Public Charge Rule
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to make it more difficult for low-income immigrants seeking to come to or... 14 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Feb 5, 2020
- 1 min
2020 Immigration Outlook
The future of immigration 11 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Oct 29, 2019
- 1 min
USCIS is Overstepping Every Bound
USCIS documents show the agency instructed its officers to supersede the authority and expertise of the Labor Department in determining... 16 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Oct 21, 2019
- 1 min
Trump Administration Increased Red Tape and Bureaucracy for U.S. Companies
Since 2017, Trump administration policies have focused on restricting the entry of immigrants and foreign nationals, including scientists... 25 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Oct 5, 2019
- 1 min
Approval of Immigrant Visa Will Require Healthcare Coverage!
On October 4, 2019, The President issued a Presidential Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden... 31 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Oct 1, 2019
- 1 min
أسئلة حول التربية المدنية - التاريخ والحكومة - لاختبار التجنس
100 سؤال وجواب حول التربية المدنية )التاريخ والحكومة( لاختبار التجنس. 290 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Sep 25, 2019
- 1 min
Re-Registration Period Now Open for Individuals with TPS under Syria's Designation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that current beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under Syria's... 15 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked Jacob Law Offices
- Aug 2, 2019
- 1 min
Citizenship Civic Test Study Tools
Civics Test Study Tools is an official application of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) US Citizenship and Immigration Services... 10 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Jul 24, 2019
- 2 min
Significant Changes to EB-5 Green Card
USCIS New developments under the final rule include: Raising the minimum investment amounts;Revising the standards for certain targeted... 26 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Jul 1, 2019
- 1 min
Presidential Memorandum on Enforcing the Legal Responsibilities of Sponsors of Aliens
USCIS officers will now be required to remind individuals at their adjustment of status interviews of their sponsors' responsibilities... 33 views 0 comments 1 like. Post not marked as liked1 
Jacob Law Offices
- Jun 20, 2019
- 1 min
Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
I-407 and Green Card Abandonment 21 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Jun 20, 2019
- 1 min
USCIS Aims to Decrease Processing Times for N-400 and I-485
USCIS Aims to Decrease Processing Times for N-400 and I-485 66 views 0 comments 1 like. Post not marked as liked1 
Jacob Law Offices
- Jan 29, 2019
- 1 min
Inconsistent Conduct within 90 Days of Entry
If you entered the Unites States and you engage in a conduct inconsistent with your nonimmigrant status within 90 days of entry, you may... 58 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Nov 27, 2018
- 2 min
Avoid the Glitter and Glam!
Andreea Dumitru Knowingly Made False Statements and Representations On More Than 100 Asylum Applications! The United States Attorney for... 21 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Oct 30, 2018
- 2 min
USCIS Efforts Lead to Guilty Plea in Case of Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services helped initiate an investigation that led to charges and guilty pleas from Veronica Perdomo,... 194 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Oct 11, 2018
- 1 min
USCIS Using Tablets to Administer the English Reading and Writing Tests for Naturalization
On Oct. 1, USCIS began using digital tablets to administer the English reading and writing tests during naturalization interviews as part... 27 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Aug 7, 2018
- 2 min
Lawyers of Distinction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2018 The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Joseph F Jacob, Esq. of Albany, New York, has... 2 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Jun 18, 2018
- 2 min
Temporary Increase in FY 2018 H-2B Cap
The H-2B Program The H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States... 34 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked 
Jacob Law Offices
- Jun 14, 2018
- 2 min
Citizenship and Naturalization Certificates Redesgined
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began issuing redesigned Certificates of Citizenship and Naturalization today,... 44 views 0 comments Post not marked as liked