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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Michigan, Minnesota & Mississippi
The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each…
Updated Service Center Processing Times (5/31/17) *Using New Specific Date Format*
Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 7/12/17 with processing dates as of 5/31/17. If you filed a petition with one of the Service Centers, please review the links below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your…
BALCA on Single Advertisements for Multiple Jobs Opportunities
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently overturned the decision of a Certifying Officer (CO) to deny labor certification for the position of “Marketing Manager.” Upon evaluating an Employer’s Application for Permanent Labor Certification, the CO ordered the Employer to present copies of its recruitment efforts. The Employer…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 21, 2017
We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer…
BALCA Discusses Factors for “Professional or Trade Organizations”
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the decision of a Certifying Officer (CO) to deny labor certification for the position of “Account Manager.” After receiving & reviewing an Employer’s Application for Permanent Labor Certification, the CO issued an Audit notification. It required the Employer to present…
Visa Bulletin – August 2017
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin. Click the link to view the August 2017 Visa Bulletin The monthly Visa Bulletin has changed. The bulletin now summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during the reported month for: “Application Final Action Dates” (consistent with prior Visa Bulletins) and…
AAO Processing Times – Released 7/5/17 (FY17 3rd Qtr.)*Using New Data Format
Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times were released with processing dates as of 7/5/17. If you filed an appeal, please review the link below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular case. Administrative Appeals Office Starting with the January 2017 Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times Report,…
Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (4/30/17) *Using New Specific Date Format*
Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 6/29/17 with processing dates as of 4/30/17. If you filed a petition with one of the Service Centers, please review the links below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your…
Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/12/17
This blog entry was originally posted on 5/12/17. MVP Law Group, P.A. makes available the information and materials in this forum for informational purposes only. The information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice or any contractual obligations. Further, the use of this site, and the…