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USCIS Implements New Law Related to Citizenship for Children of Military and Government Stationed Overseas
USCIS announced on Friday, September 18th, that they have updated the policy guidance concerning residency requirements under section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)! These changes were made to comply with the newly enacted Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act. *Under the new law,…
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/14/20
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.…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 25, 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 answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer…
Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): AL, AK and AZ (Update 8-6-20)
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…
Update – Guidelines for Entering USCIS Facilities
I have listed the general COVID safety guidelines for entering a USCIS facilities below. Remember to check for the specific guidelines that you must follow for any building that you may personally need to enter for official USCIS related business. Guidelines for Entering USCIS Facilities – Visitors may not enter…
Immigration News – Top News Stories – Trump and Biden on Immigration
List of some of the Top News Stories related to Trump and Biden on Immigration: American Action Forum, 9/8/20: Comparing Trump and Biden on Immigration The Republican presidential candidate, President Trump and the Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden differ dramatically in their approaches to immigration.…
USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – Update 9-11
USCIS announced on Friday, September 11th, that they were extending the flexibilities that they originally announced on March 30th. These flexibilities are for responding to certain requests from the USCIS, some are listed below: Requests for Evidence; Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14); Notices of Intent to Deny; Notices of Intent…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – September 11, 2020
MVP Law Group, P.A. makes available the information and materials in this forum for informational purposes only. The information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice or any contractual obligations. Further, the use of this site, and the sending or receipt of this information, does not create…
Department of State Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility
On August 25th, Secretary Pompeo, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, announced expanded ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa in the same classification. Before this new expansion, only those applicants whose nonimmigrant visa expired within 12 months…