USCIS has raised its immigration filing fees effective October 2, 2020. Applications and petitions postmarked or filed on or after October 2, 2020, must include these new fees. Please note that USCIS will reject your submission if the fees are not correct! New USCIS’ fees effective October 2, 2020: Immigration…
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2020 3rd Quarter
The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) provides an updated ‘processing times’ in table form, with information on FY2020 third quarterly completions; April 2020 to June 2020. These figures indicate the time that it takes from the date the case is received at AAO coming from the Service Center or District Office…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 14, 2020
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 14, 2020 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…
BALCA on Travel Requirements and Multi-Position Notices of Filing
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the decision of a Certifying Officer (CO) to deny labor certification for several “Software Engineer” positions. Upon evaluating an Employer’s Application for Permanent Labor Certification, the CO ordered the Employer to present copies of its recruitment data. After reviewing the…
USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase – Table
USCIS has raised its immigration filing fees effective October 2, 2020. Applications and petitions postmarked or filed on or after October 2, 2020, must include these new fees. Please note that USCIS will reject your submission if the fees are not correct! New USCIS’ fees effective October 2, 2020: Immigration…
Immigration News – Top News Stories – USCIS fee Increases
List of some of the Top News Stories related to USCIS fee Increases: Forbes, 8/3/20: New USCIS Immigration Fees Hit Businesses, Citizens And Students The Trump administration is imposing higher fees and this article feels it Is just part of the administrations actions to restrict immigration and burden businesses…
USCIS Changing Fees, Mostly Increases!
On Friday, July 31, 2020, DHS released their final rule on the changes to the USCIS fee schedule. Most of the USCIS fee changes are increases and for the first time a $50 fee for some Asylum seekers. These fees changes will take effect on Friday, October 2nd. Link…
Know Before You Go – USCIS Visitor Policy
First, if you are feeling sick, please do not come to your schedule appointment at the USCIS office. Use the instruction on your appointment notice to reschedule. Visitors must wear a mask that covers both the mouth and nose when entering facilities. Visitors may be directed to briefly remove their…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – July 31, 2020
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How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): Nebraska, Nevada and New Hampshire!
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 sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state. With national immigration policy being discussed, we…