Man 1: Another concern I have is I think, because of... there's so many people applying
for H1B visa, we're competing against Google and Microsoft and all those guys. And from
my understanding what I've researched and heard on the news that because there's so
many, they put a cap on this now. And it might resort to a lottery system as rumors. Jacob:
Right. Man 1: Can you just tell me a bit more about that? Jacob: Well, there is a lottery
system. The thing about it is there's 65,000 visas, we have every year is like 190,000
people apply for this thing so there is a lottery. You basically have 1 to 3 chances.
Right? But if you don't try it… and most people don't even have that job offer that
you have, right? I mean, people come to my office and they say, “Well, how do I get
an H1B visa?” The first question I asked them is, “Do you have a job offer?” And
they say, “We don't.” And so, “Well, go back and look for a job.” And you have
one. Man 1: I'm still not fully convinced that this can take place, this can happen.
It's not a doubt in his team, but it's more of doubt in the process because of… we have
the time crunch, we have to overcome my limitations on my resume. Jacob: It's always a challenge
when they don't have an education and a degree for an H1B visa, which is a work visa. And
I think what I like about him is the fact that he has a very good experience. His background
is kind of progressive, he's getting… he had a lot of good jobs but it's a challenge.
Those cases are hard. I mean, I've seen a lot of attorneys who fail those cases, just
that. But for me, I mean, for me, I love to challenge. I love a challenge, and I would
say, it's going to be a battle. We have 27 days now before the deadline. We don't have
much time. We have to get an education evaluation. We have to get all these documents from Trinidad.
Some of his previous employers are no longer in business. I mean, this is going to be a
war. I'm going to have like six people working on this thing. I'm going to get like… this
is going to be like late nights, getting down and rewriting the letters. This is exciting.
That's why I love it. This is what I do. I think we're going to make it work. So, [inaudible]
is one of those clients that are… they come to you once in a lifetime. The first time
they came after a bad attorney messed up their file, there was some urgency in the matter
to file, there are business cases. We're talking about an L visa. Man 2: Our company required
to bring at least three to four top management executives from overseas from Russia, Kyrgyzstan…
Jacob: This is a company that is coming from overseas to come to the US to set up an office
and I met these two guys, desperate, trying to get that first visa done and we had to
kind of come together, do it fast. Man 3: He was like a mentor during the whole process
and made it… it wasn't an easy job. Jacob: But during that process, you learned and you
connect with the client on a higher, deeper level. And that's really what happened when
I met Savar and Sardo, the two brothers, the foundation of this company slipping beyond
in the US for years to come. Man 3: And I remember, we received a call from the parents
saying, “well, you guys are about to get your bachelor's, and what's the next step?”
And we were lost, I'm like, oh, I don't know, maybe… hopefully, we get hired by a company
or corporate America. I was just working tall rise buildings or anything to continue our
stay here. And mother and father were smart enough, saying, “Why don't you just expand
our business in America?” Man 2: [foreign language] Today, we're top three [inaudible]
bedding brands in the US. Man 3: The food industry is into organic, green, healthy,
and we are one of the top producers of that for linens. In fact, our business comes from
one of these little dudes. Our very first sheep that we bought was named Coco. And it
was mainly for educational purposes because we were asked where the actual private [inaudible]
on. Is it a tree or it's on the ground? So, we actually had to show people that it comes
from sheep Jacob: After filing this first case, friendship started and we became…
it evolved over the years. We've been… now, we know each other for almost more than seven
years. And it's one of those moments where you know that they're going to be more than
just clients. Man 2: Me and my brother are now going to have tests for citizenship coming
up very soon. And this is one of the reasons we're here today, to see Jacob. Always, there's
something to mentor us, things to say, things not to do. And it's very exciting times in
our personal life and the business. Jacob: Since you come from a communist country, that's
important to know that they may ask you, have you ever been a communist? And so, that could
be an issue. So, you may have to sign a waiver. But I think you were… you're not a communist.
Man 2: Liberal.: Jacob: Yeah. But yeah, otherwise, I think you're on a good path. What are you
going to do the first thing you become a US citizen?: Man 3: Celebrate, right? [inaudible]
I think we all deserve a nice celebration. Yeah. Maybe take a break. Breathe. Jacob:
What is the passport mean to you? I always like to ask that question. The American passport.
Yeah. Man 3: I guess, peace of mind. Peace of mind that you have a strong country behind
you.: Man 2: You have rights.: Man 3: Stability.: Exactly. Yeah, nobody can do anything to you
anymore. Now, it's like this is the place. I think you're ready. We went through everything.
I think I'll be waiting to hear from you after the test. Make sure to stay calm, relax. If
you don't understand anything, ask the officer and just give me a call after the interview.
I want to make it happen. I have faith in you. Man 2: You can't do it.: Jacob: All right,
guys. So, thanks for coming by. Thanks, man. See you soon. Man 3: Thank you, sir. How's
your coffee shop? Jacob: Once you pass the test, we'll go. Man 3: [inaudible] celebrate.
Jacob: Exactly. One of you passed, we'll go.On the next episode of being an immigration lawyer.