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.…
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Visa Bulletin – December 2016
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin. Click here to view the December 2016 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…
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016
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Changes to Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
The USCIS has sent out an email alerting stakeholders that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced changes to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program. These changes will require some individuals to renew their ITIN. If your ITIN is expiring soon the IRS will send you a letter stating…
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Nevada, New Hampshire & New Jersey
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…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Thursday, Nov. 10, 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…
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extended for Nepal
On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson announced that he has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the country of Nepal for 18 additional months, effective December 25, 2016, through June 24, 2018. Current TPS Nepal beneficiaries who would like to extend their TPS must re-register.…
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Missouri, Montana & Nebraska
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…
USCIS Teleconference – Fee Rule Engagement with USCIS Director León Rodríguez – 11/2/16
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a stakeholder teleconference on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 between 3:30 to 4:30pm (Eastern). The subject of the event will be the “Fee Rule Engagement” and will include Director Rodríguez introduction and a Q&A session. Director Rodríguez will discuss the…
USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase
USCIS has raised its immigration filing fees effective December 23, 2016. Applications and petitions postmarked or filed on or after December 23, 2016, must include these new fees. Please note that USCIS will reject your submission if the fees are not correct! New USCIS’ fees effective December 23, 2016…