The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national webinar on Tuesday, September 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. (Eastern). This webinar will provide an overview of Temporary Protected Status (TPS),explaining the extension and redesignation for Haiti, including eligibility requirements and filing tips. USCIS will respond…
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 27, 2024
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 to Celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) celebrated the 237th Constitution and Citizenship Day by welcoming over 17,000 new citizens in 400 naturalization ceremonies across the United States. USCIS Director, Ur M. Jaddou stated, “We continue to work in communities to raise awareness about citizenship…
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective September 10th they have automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards often called a “Green Card”, from 24 months to 36 months! Lawful permanent residents (LPR) who filed Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card will receive the extension. …
An American Story: Everyone’s Invited – Wilmer Valderrama’s Memoir!
Wilmer Valderrama has written a new book, “An American Story: Everyone’s Invited“! At 18, he played the Fez character on the TV Show, “That ’70s Show” And is now starring on NCIS! This article is his interview about his new book, immigration, fatherhood and more! Now at 44, he reflects…
Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky – 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…
Update – Visa Bulletin – October 2024
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin. Click the link to view the October 2024 Visa Bulletin UPDATE: When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: October 2024 The monthly Visa Bulletin has changed. The bulletin now summarizes the…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/13/24
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Visa Bulletin – October 2024
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin. Click the link to view the October 2024 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)…
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/3/24
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.…