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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BALCA Upholds Denial in Case Involving Home Office
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 “Field Service Engineer.” After receiving & reviewing an Employer’s Application for Permanent Labor Certification, the CO issued an Audit notification. One of the issues present…
USCIS to Suspend Biometrics Requirement for Certain I-539 Applicants!
As of May 17th, USCIS will suspend biometrics requirements for certain Form I-539 applicants. This suspension will apply to certain H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2, and E-3 categories. This change was caused by a declaration submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington for the case Edkunni…
President Joe Biden Addresses a Joint Session of Congress – Immigration Excerpt!
On Wednesday, April 26th, President Biden addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time, marking the first 100 days in office. He listed his achievements, such as his administration’s Covid Vaccination Program. He also talked about many of his goals for the future of our country, including immigration!…
Update – May 2021 Visa Bulletin
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin. Click the link to view the May 2021 Visa Bulletin Update: USCIS Adjustment of Status Filing Dates for May 2021 (AILA Doc. No. 21042034) The monthly Visa Bulletin has changed. The bulletin now summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – April 30, 2021
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DHS Seeks Public Input to Identify Barriers that Limit or Prevent Access to Immigration
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a Request for Public Input in the Federal Register, “Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input”. This notice is looking for comments from the public on how to reduce barriers and obtain full…
USCIS Webinar – Spanish Language Version (4/29) – TPS and DED for Venezuela
Reminder: This is the Spanish Language Version! The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a Webinar entitled, “Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuela”. This Spanish Language Version of the Webinar will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021 between 3:00 to…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 30, 2021
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 Reverses Denial, Finds Prevailing Wage Variance De Minimus
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 “Computer SW Engineers, Applications.” After receiving & reviewing an Employer’s Application for Permanent Labor Certification, the CO issued an Audit notification. He requested the Employer…