The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national conference, “National immigrant integration and citizenship education (NIICE) 2023 conference. (PDF)” on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, between 8:00 am to 5:45 pm (Eastern) and Wednesday, October 18, 2023, between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Eastern). USCIS has partnered with…
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/6/23
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 10/2/23
The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update. The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated October 2, 2023! Update to Form G-1055, Fee…
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/21/23
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.…
DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
On Thursday, September 20, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that they were extending the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the country of Venezuela for 18 months, beginning on March 11, 2024 and ending on September 10, 2025! Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas stated,…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 6, 2023
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…
DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced that they were extending the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the country of Afghanistan for 18 months, from November 21, 2023, through May 20, 2025! Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas stated, “Today’s announcement to extend…
Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): AR, CA and CO – Update
UPDATE: Explore American Immigration Council’ interactive map to get more comprehensive information on U.S. immigration data and its impact! The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact…
USCIS Webinar – (10/5/23) – TPS Extension and Redesignation for Sudan
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national webinar on Thursday, October 5, 2023, between 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Eastern). This webinar will provide an overview of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan, including an explanation of eligibility requirements and filing tips. USCIS will…
Update – Visa Bulletin – October 2023
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin. Click the link to view the October 2023 Visa Bulletin UPDATE: When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: October 2023 The monthly Visa Bulletin has changed. The bulletin now summarizes the…