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…
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – New Mexico, New York & North Carolina
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…
Visa Bulletin – January 2017
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin. Click here to view the January 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 “Dates for…
MVP Immigration Newsletter – November 2016
Once a month, MVP Law Groups’ Managing Attorney, Kellie N. Lego publishes an electronic Immigration Newsletter. This emailed newsletter features current articles, relevant data and up-to-date information about U.S. Immigration. We invite you to join our mailing list. Current Newsletter: MVP Immigration Newsletter – November 2016 Follow link to join:…
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 12/1/16
The H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. There is a cap limit of 33,000 for the first half of the fiscal year and 33,000 for the second half for a total of 66,000 per year.…
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Dec. 9, 2016
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 sending or receipt of this information, does not create…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2016 Statistics (Fourth Quarter)
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has provided FY2016 statistics (fourth quarter) in the form of program factsheets for each of the major immigration programs. These updated FY2016 statistics (fourth quarter) cover July 2016 through September 2016. The link to each program factsheet is…
Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 12/1/16
Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times were released with processing dates as of 12/1/16. If you filed an appeal, please review the link below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular case. Administrative Appeals Office The processing time for an I-129 H-1B Appeal is current; for an…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Dec. 9, 2016
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…
USCIS Teleconference – Form I-942, Request for Reduced Fee Process – 12/7/16
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a stakeholder teleconference on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 between 3:00 to 4:30 pm (Eastern). The subject of the event will be the new Form I-942, Request for Reduced Fee, which may be used to request a reduced fee for…