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DHS expects to add Additional H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2025!
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Update – Visa Bulletin – December 2024
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 22, 2024
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MSNBC Reports – Immigration Attorney, Alan Orr discusses the Concepts of Trump’s Mass Deportations!
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Visa Bulletin – December 2024
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Scripps News Video – Immigration Attorney Discussing Trump’s new Border Czar!
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USCIS Webinar – USCIS Tech Talks (12/10/24)
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Honoring our Veterans – Federal Holiday
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 11/8/24
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Reminder – USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2025
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 11/4/24
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Election Day Reminder – AILA Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 8, 2024
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Update – Visa Bulletin – November 2024
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – Online PDF Intake Option National Stakeholder Engagement – (10/31/24)
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Reminder – AILA Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election
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Help Shape the USCIS Online Account Experience (High Volume of H-1B)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/25/24
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AILA Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election
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USCIS’ Social Media Directory!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 25, 2024
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USCIS Webinar – Online PDF Intake Option National Stakeholder Engagement – (10/31/24)
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates including Form G-1055 Fee Schedule – 10/11/24
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USCIS Electronic Reading Room
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Visa Bulletin – November 2024
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Columbus Day – Federal Holiday
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/11/24
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USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability
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Checking Your USCIS Processing Time Online!
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Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Columbus, Ohio
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 11, 2024
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USCIS has changed their Insignia!
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Diversity Visas for Fiscal Year 2026
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Univision will be holding two separate Presidential townhalls, with Harris and Trump!
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Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Tennessee
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – Fee Schedule – 9/24/24
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/27/24
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Louisiana, Maine and Maryland – Update
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USCIS Webinar – TPS Extension and Redesignation for Haiti – (9/24/24)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 27, 2024
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USCIS to Celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals
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An American Story: Everyone’s Invited – Wilmer Valderrama’s Memoir!
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky – Update
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Update – Visa Bulletin – October 2024
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/13/24
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Visa Bulletin – October 2024
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/3/24
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 13, 2024
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2024 3rd Quarter
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Idaho, Illinois and Indiana – Update
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 8/28/24
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Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
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Celebrating Labor Day – Federal Holiday
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 8/30/24
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Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 30, 2024
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Update – Visa Bulletin – September 2024
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USCIS Tech Talks – Keeping Families Together Engagement Series Learn How to File A Request
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 8/19/24
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DHS Implements Keeping Families Together
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Florida, Georgia and Hawaii – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 8/16/24
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – US Presidential Election and Immigration – One AP Article for each Main Candidates
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 16, 2024
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Visa Bulletin – September 2024
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California Service Center Moving to New Address August 12
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 8/1/24
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USCIS Will Conduct Second Random Selection for Regular Cap from Previously Submitted FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registrations
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Reminders on the Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 8/2/24
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – USCIS Tech Talks (8/6/24)
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Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 2, 2024
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USCIS Fact Sheet – U.S. Citizenship After Birth for Children of U.S. Citizens residing Outside the U.S.
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Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Somalia for TPS
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Connecticut, Delaware and District of Columbia – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 7/19/24
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New Policy Guidance on Noncompliance with EB-5 Regional Center Program
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Update – Visa Bulletin – August 2024
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – Fee Schedule – 7/10/24
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 19, 2024
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Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
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Visa Bulletin – August 2024
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – US deports Chinese Migrants
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 7/5/24
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Happy Independence Day – Federal Holiday
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Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 5, 2024
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Update – Visa Bulletin – July 2024
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Biden Administration’s Parole-In-Place Program
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12th Anniversary of DACA – Remarks by President Biden!
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Executive Action that Promotes Family Unity – Parole in Place
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Eligible to Naturalize Factsheet: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 6/21/24
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Celebrating Juneteenth – Federal Holiday
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Biden Administration sued over New Border Policy
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 21, 2024
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Flag Day in the US!
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Visa Bulletin – July 2024
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – TPS Extension and Redesignation for Ethiopia – (6/11/24)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 6/7/24
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USCIS Webinar – USCIS Tech Talks (7/2/24)
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Arkansas, California and Colorado – Update
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheet: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 7, 2024
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 5/23/24
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Radio Interview – Immigration is polarizing. What’s missing is empathy, experts say!
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Reminder- USCIS Webinar – USCIS Tech Talks (6/4/24)
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Alabama, Alaska and Arizona – Update
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Updated:
Memorial Day – Federal Holiday
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/24/24
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USCIS Webinar – TPS Extension and Redesignation for Ethiopia – (6/11/24)
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – U.S. Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 24, 2024
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USCIS Webinar – USCIS Tech Talks (6/4/24)
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming – Update
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USCIS Naturalization Statistics Report – FY2023
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Update – Visa Bulletin – June 2024
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/10/24
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Visa Bulletin – June 2024
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 5/6/24
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USCIS Celebrates Its Employees During Public Service Recognition Week
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 10, 2024
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Vermont, Virginia and Washington – Update
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USCIS Webinar – TPS Extension and Redesignation for Burma (Myanmar) – (5/9/24)
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USCIS Webinar – USCIS National Adoption Engagement (5-20-24)
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 4/29/24
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Tennessee, Texas and Utah – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 4/26/24
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Update – Visa Bulletin – May 2024
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Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for the Early Second Half of FY 2024
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Rhode Island, South Carolina and South Dakota – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 26, 2024
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Trial of the Homeland Security Secretary
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Senate Impeachment Trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is set to Start!
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia
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Biden on Univision: the president talks about immigration, Mexico, Israel and the risks to democracy
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 4/12/24
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Visa Bulletin – May 2024
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USCIS Webinar – Listening Session on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI (4-10-24)
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Checking Your USCIS Processing Time Online!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 12, 2024
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania – Update
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 4/1/24
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Historical Processing Times Trends for Fiscal Years 2016 – 2024
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Updated:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule – New Fees started April 1st
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 3/29/24
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Update – Visa Bulletin – April 2024
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H-1B Initial Registration Period Closed!
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Burma (Myanmar)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 29, 2024
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An Overview of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio – Update
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Congress Announces a Deal to Avoid a Shutdown!
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USCIS Streamlines Process for Refugee EADs
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 3/15/24
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Visa Bulletin – April 2024
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2024
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 3/7/24
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 15, 2024
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USCIS Webinar – USCIS Online Filing Engagement (3-28-24)
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FY 2025 H-1B Initial Registration Period has started!
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USCIS Webinar – National Asylum Engagement (3/6/24)
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Certain USCIS Updated Forms Take Effect on April 1 with No Grace Period
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USCIS Electronic Reading Room
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 3/1/24
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USCIS Webinar – H-2B Visa Program: Overview and Country Specific Allocations Recruitment (3-7-24)
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/22/24
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 1, 2024
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 2/21/24
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2024 1st Quarter
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Update – Visa Bulletin – March 2024
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – FY 2025 H-1B Electronic Registration Process (2/21/24)
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Presidents’ Day – Federal Holiday
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 2/16/24
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Completing an Unprecedented 10 Million Immigration Cases in Fiscal Year 2023, USCIS Reduced Its Backlog!
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Updated:
Visa Bulletin – March 2024
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 16, 2024
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): New Jersey, New Mexico and New York – Update
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Alejandro Mayorkas: House Republicans fail to Impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security
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USCIS Webinar – National Stakeholder Engagement on Afghan Parole Applications (3/20/24)
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Update – Visa Bulletin – February 2024
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 2/2/24
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Nebraska, Nevada and New Hampshire – Update
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Syria
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Chance encounter: A young migrant takes a seat next to an NPR reporter
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 2, 2024
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 1/23/24
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USCIS Webinar – USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Legal Representatives – (1/24/24)
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Working in the United States – Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers
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USCIS Webinar – USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Companies – (1/23/24)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 1/19/24
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2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 11/29/23 between 1/11/24
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Visa Bulletin – February 2024
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 19, 2024
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Federal Holiday
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DHS Webinar – Human Trafficking 101 (Spanish) (1/16/24)
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Checking Your USCIS Processing Time Online!
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DHS Webinar – Human Trafficking 101 (English) (1/10/24)
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New York City announces lawsuit against bus companies sending migrants to city, seeks $708 million
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Mississippi, Missouri and Montana – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 1/5/24
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USCIS Announces Inflation Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees
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Update – USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Cap
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 5, 2024
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 11/13/23
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 10/6/23
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 10/20/23
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 9/11/21
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Happy Holidays!
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Massachusetts, Michigan and Minnesota – Update
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Texas Governor signs law making it a State Crime to cross the Border Illegally
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Update – Visa Bulletin – January 2024
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 12/15/23
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The White House is willing to Negotiate tougher Border Security Changes with Congress!
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Updated:
Visa Bulletin – January 2024
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USCIS’ Social Media Directory!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 15, 2023
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Louisiana, Maine and Maryland – Update
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Updated:
A busload of Migrants was sent by Texas to the State Capital of Colorado!
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Updated:
Tampa Asylum Office Moving to New Location
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Updated:
AAO Processing Times – FY 2023 4th Quarter with UPDATE
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 12/1/23
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Updated:
USCIS Webinar – How to Become a US Citizen (English) (11/30/23)
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Updated:
USCIS’ Social Media Directory!
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky – Update
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 1, 2023
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Update – Visa Bulletin – December 2023
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Updated:
Recent Immigrants experience first Thanksgiving at Annual St. Louis Event
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USCIS Announces Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2024
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Update – Visa Bulletin – December 2023
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 11/17/23
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 10/31 and 11/13
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Visa Bulletin – December 2023
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 17, 2023
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): ID, IL and IN – Update
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 11/3/23
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): FL, GA and HI – Update
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Checking Your USCIS Processing Time Online!
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Updated:
Colorado Man preparing Immigrant Community for US Citizenship Test
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 3, 2023
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 10/10/23
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Update – Visa Bulletin – November 2023
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Updated:
USCIS Webinar – (10/27/23) – TPS for Venezuela
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): CT, DE and DC – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/20/23
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Updated:
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2024
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Updated:
Reminder – 2023 National Immigrant Integration and Citizenship Education Conference – Oct. 17 and 18
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 20, 2023
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Diversity Visas for Fiscal Year 2025
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Updated:
DOS Provides Contact Information for U.S. Embassy in Israel
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Visa Bulletin – November 2023
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Updated:
Reminder – 2023 National Immigrant Integration and Citizenship Education Conference – Oct. 17 and 18
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/6/23
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Updated:
2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 10/2/23
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Updated:
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/21/23
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Updated:
DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 6, 2023
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan
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Updated:
Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): AR, CA and CO – Update
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Updated:
USCIS Webinar – (10/5/23) – TPS Extension and Redesignation for Sudan
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Update – Visa Bulletin – October 2023
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/22/23
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Updated:
USCIS Webinar – (10/3/23) – TPS Extension and Redesignation for Ukraine
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/13/23
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Updated:
Visa Bulletin – October 2023
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 22, 2023
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Updated:
USCIS releases FY2022 Naturalization Statistics Report
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Updated:
DHS has Extended Re-registration Periods for Several Countries!
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Updated:
Checking Your USCIS Processing Time Online!
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Updated:
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/7/23
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Updated:
2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 8/30/23
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/8/23
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Updated:
Reminder – 2023 National Immigrant Integration and Citizenship Education Conference – Oct. 17 and 18
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Updated:
DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 8, 2023
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President Biden talks Immigration and Trade with Costa Rican President
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Update – Visa Bulletin – September 2023
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Updated:
DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan
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Updated:
2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 8/23/23
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 8/25/23
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Updated:
USCIS Reopens Field Office in Havana, Cuba
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Updated:
DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine
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Updated:
USCIS Launches Online Form to Request a Field Office Appointment
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 25, 2023
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Updated:
AAO Processing Times – FY 2023 3rd Quarter with UPDATE
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Who is sneaking fentanyl across the southern border? Hint: It’s NOT the migrants!
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Updated:
Reminder – 2023 National Immigrant Integration and Citizenship Education Conference – Oct. 17 and 18
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Updated:
USCIS Webinar – USCIS Refugee Processing Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement (9/20/23)
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 8/11/23
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 8/1/23
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Updated:
Visa Bulletin – September 2023
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Updated:
USCIS Webinar – Asylum Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement (9/19/23)
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 11, 2023
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Updated:
DHS Issues Guidance for Stateless Noncitizens in the United States
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Updated:
FY 2024 H-1B Registration Update
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Updated:
2023 National Immigrant Integration and Citizenship Education Conference – Oct. 17 and 18
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 7/28/23
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): WV, WI and WY – Update
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Updated:
Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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Updated:
DOJ says it’s Assessing the Situation along the Texas-Mexico Border over Migrant Treatment!
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 28, 2023
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2023 3rd Quarter
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Update – Visa Bulletin – August 2023
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): VT, VA and WA – Update
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 7/12/23
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Visa Bulletin – August 2023
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 7/14/23
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USCIS Launches Online Rescheduling of Biometrics Appointments
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): TN, TX and UT – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 14, 2023
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2023 2nd Quarter
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Updated:
USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2023 and Continues its Commitment to Naturalization
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): RI, SC and SD – Update
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Updated:
USCIS updated Form G-1055, Fee Schedule!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 6/30/23
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U.S. to house Migrant Children in former North Carolina boarding school!
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Update – Visa Bulletin – July 2023
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Updated:
USCIS Webinar – USCIS Fiscal Year 2023 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program (6/27/23)
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 30, 2023
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Updated:
Update – DHS Rescinds Prior Administration’s Termination of TPS Designations for four Countries!
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Updated:
Checking Your USCIS Processing Time Online!
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Updated:
Celebrating Juneteenth – Federal Holiday
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 6/16/23
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Updated:
DHS Rescinds Prior Administration’s Termination of TPS Designations for four Countries!
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Updated:
2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 6/9/23
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Visa Bulletin – July 2023
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 16, 2023
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Questions about Biden’s Border Policy, Answered – Updated!
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ICE Director Announces Retirement!
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – Asylum Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement (6/13/23)
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 5/31/23
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 6/2/23
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 5/26/23
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 2, 2023
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USCIS Webinar – Asylum Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement (6/13/23)
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1.5 million apply for U.S. Migrant Sponsorship Program with a Cap of 30,000 monthly!
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USCIS Webinar – Naturalization Test Redesign (5/31/23)
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Update – Visa Bulletin – June 2023
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/19/23
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 5/15/23
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 19, 2023
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Visa Bulletin – June 2023
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Did Title 42 lead border crossings to increase?
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2023 2nd Quarter
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): OK, OR and PA – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/5/23
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DHS Statement on the Lifting of Title 19 Requirements
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EOIR Announces Appointment of Sheila McNulty as Chief Immigration Judge
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 5, 2023
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NC, ND and OH – Update
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USCIS Webinar – USCIS Refugee Processing Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement (6/20/23)
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How Asylum works in America
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USCIS Webinar – Naturalization Test Redesign (4/28/23)
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Update – Visa Bulletin – May 2023
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 4/21/23
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NJ, NM and NY – Update
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Visa Bulletin – May 2023
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 21, 2023
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US to Test Expedited Asylum Screenings at Mexico Border
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NE, NV and NH – Update
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 4/4/23
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CNN International Video – NYT Investigation Exposes U.S. Migrant Labor Abuses
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 4/7/23
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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USCIS Webinar – How to Apply for a USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant (4/11/23)
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): MS, MO and MT – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 7, 2023
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Update – Visa Bulletin – April 2023
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Biden meets with Trudeau as US, Canada announces Immigration Agreement
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): MA, MI and MN – Update
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FY 2024 H-1B Cap Season Updates – H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed
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Visa Bulletin – April 2023
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 3/24/23
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): LA, ME and MD – Update
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2023 1st Quarter
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USCIS updated Form G-1055, Fee Schedule!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 24, 2023
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DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Extending and Redesignating Somalia for TPS
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 3/15/23
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USCIS Provided PowerPoint Presentation – USCIS FY2024 H-1B Electronic Registration Process
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): IA, KS and KY – Update
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Mayorkas: US immigration system is ‘completely broken’
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 3/10/23
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USCIS Webinar – USCIS Refugee Processing Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement (3/15/23)
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): ID, IL and IN – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 10, 2023
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2023 and Announces Filing Dates for the Second Half of FY 2023 Supplemental Visas
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USCIS to Start Collecting Fee for EB-5 Integrity Fund
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Child Labor Violations and Immigration
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Update – FY 2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): FL, GA and HI – Update
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 2/24/23
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2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 2/21/23
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 24, 2023
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Presidents’ Day – Federal Holiday
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Update – Visa Bulletin – March 2023
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Visa Bulletin – March 2023
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): CT, DE and DC – Update
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Read President Biden’s Remarks about Immigration in the 2023 SOTU!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 2/10/23
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USCIS Webinar – USCIS Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5) Stakeholder Engagement (2/20/23)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 10, 2023
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USCIS Webinar – H-1B Electronic Registration Process (2/23/23)
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): AL, AK and AZ – Update
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FY 2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: Vermont, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ CBSA and Puerto Rico
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 1/27/23
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USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities – Update 1/24/23
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2023 Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines
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Update – Visa Bulletin – February 2023
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 27, 2023
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: Philadelphia CBSA, Northwest Arkansas and Alaska
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Visa Bulletin – February 2023
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USCIS Electronic Reading Room
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Federal Holiday
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 1/13/23
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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Checking USCIS Processing Times Online
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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Border Enforcement Actions
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 13, 2023
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, Dodge City, KS and Kansas City, MO-KS CBSA
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Civics Practice Test – Studying for U.S. Naturalization Test
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: Washington, D.C., Hawaii and Miami CBSA
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Update – Visa Bulletin – January 2023
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/28/21
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A New Year’s Day Wish – Federal Holiday
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 10/23/21
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 9/25/21
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 9/11/21
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Happy Holidays!
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Happy Holidays!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 12/22/22
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Visa Bulletin – January 2023
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Thursday, December 22, 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 12/16/22
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DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2023
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U.S. Visa Basics – Frequently Asked Questions
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 16, 2022
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The U.S. cities where immigrants are moving and thriving
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USCIS Releases New Data on Effective Reduction of Backlogs, Support for Humanitarian Missions, and Fiscal Responsibility
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Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for 18 Months
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UPDATED – USCIS Extends and Expands Fee Exemptions and Expedited Processing for Afghan Nationals
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 12/2/22
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Recommendations for Paper Filings to Avoid Scanning Delays
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 2, 2022
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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USCIS Will Accept Only the Revised Form N-648 Starting November 21
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Update – Visa Bulletin – December 2022
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Visa Bulletin – December 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 11/18/22
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USCIS Hosts Special Naturalization Ceremonies in Honor of Veterans Day
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 18, 2022
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Honoring our Veterans!
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Venezuelans expelled from U.S. decide next steps in Mexico
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USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities – Update 10/24/22
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2022 USCIS Forms Updates
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 11/4/22
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USCIS Provides PowerPoint and Talking Points from EB-5 Webinar
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 4, 2022
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DHS Designates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – DACA
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Update- USCIS Implements New Process for Venezuelans
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/21/22
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DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for Fiscal Year 2023
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USCIS Implements New Process for Venezuelans
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Update – Visa Bulletin – November 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 21, 2022
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Statement from USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou on DACA Ruling
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Visa Bulletin – November 2022
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Columbus Day – Federal Holiday
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/7/22
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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 7, 2022
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Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates TPS for Burma
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U.S. to restart Immigrant Visa Processing in Cuba in 2023 to discourage illegal migration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/23/22
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Video – Immigration Battle Intensifies – ABC News Video
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Update – USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2023 H-1B Cap
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Update – Visa Bulletin – October 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 23, 2022
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2023
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USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2023 H-1B Cap
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DHS Publishes Fair and Humane Public Charge Rule
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Visa Bulletin – October 2022
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/1/22
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/9/22
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 9, 2022
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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Update – USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2023 H-1B Cap
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/29/22
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Uniting for Ukraine Parolees
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 8/26/22
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/22/22
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – (8/31/22) – USCIS Naturalization Mock Interview for Museum and Library Employees
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 26, 2022
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Update – Visa Bulletin – September 2022
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USCIS Webinar – (9/1/22) – National Engagement on Operation Allies Welcome and Ongoing Support of Afghan Nationals
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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Visa Bulletin – September 2022
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USCIS Virtual Stakeholder Engagement – (8/25/22) – USCIS Military Resources Stakeholder Engagement
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 8/12/22
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USCIS Webinar – (8/31/22) – Institute of Museum and Library Services Webinar – USCIS Naturalization Mock Interview
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 12, 2022
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: Orange County FL, Cameron County TX and Hillsborough County FL
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USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities – Update 7/25/22
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Update – USCIS Fee Schedule
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2022 USCIS Forms Updates
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 7/29/22
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Update – Visa Bulletin – August 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 29, 2022
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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USCIS Fact Sheet – Lawful Permanent Residents, Age 50 and Over APPLICANTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 7/15/22
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
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Visa Bulletin – August 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 15, 2022
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Update – Visa Bulletin – July 2022
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USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2022 and Continues its Commitment to Naturalization
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USCIS Fact Sheet – NATURALIZATION FOR LOW INCOME APPLICANTS
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USCIS’s Citizenship Resource Center
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 7/1/22
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USCIS Fact Sheet – NATURALIZATION FOR HOMELESS APPLICANTS
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: San Joaquin County CA, Erie PA and Imperial County CA
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 1, 2022
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: Berks County PA, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin IL, IN, WI and Fresno County CA
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: Hidalgo County TX, Starr and Willacy County TX and Pittsburgh PA
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 6/17/22
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: Houston, Texas, Kern County California and Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC, SC
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: Lake County FL, Lehigh County PA and Detroit-Warren-Dearborn MI
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Visa Bulletin – July 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 17, 2022
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Eligible to Naturalize Fact Sheets: Dallas, Texas, Pasco County Florida and Santa Clara County California
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DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 6/3/22
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Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for Second Half of FY 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 3, 2022
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The CIS Ombudsman’s Webinar Series – Employment-Based Immigrant Visas – A Conversation with USCIS on the Statutory Framework and Pandemic Challenges
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USCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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Update – Visa Bulletin – June 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/20/22
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USCIS Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week
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Reminder – USCIS Virtual Stakeholder Engagement – (5/18/22) – USCIS Backlog Reduction and Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 20, 2022
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Visa Bulletin – June 2022
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USCIS Virtual Stakeholder Engagement – (5/18/22) – USCIS Backlog Reduction and Processing Times
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – (5/12/22) – USCIS Processing Times Webpage Redesign
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USCIS Webinar – (5/12/22) – USCIS Processing Times Webpage Redesign
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/6/22
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2022 USCIS Forms Updates
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USCIS Provides Information on Uniting for Ukraine
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 6, 2022
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UPDATE – Additional Visas added to H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2022
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Update – Visa Bulletin – May 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 4/22/22
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USCIS Notice of Designation of Cameroon for TPS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 22, 2022
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Video – C-SPAN interview with AILA President about Immigration Cases after Title 42 Removal
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Visa Bulletin – May 2022
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4.4 Million Ukrainian Refugees Flood Europe!
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2022 2nd Quarter
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DHS and DOL to Supplement the H-2B Cap with Additional Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 4/8/22
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E-Verify Records Disposal Date Extended to May 6
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USCIS Service Center Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program to All Forms
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 8, 2022
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FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season Updates – H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed
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Update – Visa Bulletin – April 2022
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USCIS Reaches the H-2B Cap for the Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022
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Updated:
Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 3/25/22
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2022 1st Quarter
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 25, 2022
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USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4
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Visa Bulletin – April 2022
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ABC 7 WJLA Interview on Ukraine/ US visa options – Video
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – (3/15/22) – Listening Session: Citizenship and Naturalization
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 3/11/22
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USCIS Notice of Designation of Ukraine for TPS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 11, 2022
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USCIS Webinar – (3/9/22) – Central American Minors (CAM) Program Stakeholder Engagement
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H-1B Cap (FY 2022) has been reached!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 2/25/22
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Update – Visa Bulletin – March 2022
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USCIS Urges Eligible Applicants to Switch Employment-Based Categories
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Feb. 25, 2022
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USCIS Announces New Agency Mission Statement
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Visa Bulletin – March 2022
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/15/22
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Reminder – FY 2023 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): UT, VT and VA (Update 8-6-20)
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 1/28/22
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Feb. 11, 2022
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FY 2023 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1
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HHS publishes Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DHS publishes Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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Update – Visa Bulletin – February 2022
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 1/28/22
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Video – U.S. immigration court faces biggest backlog ever, with 1.5M cases pending
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USCIS Announces FY2021 Accomplishments
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Jan. 28, 2022
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Update – USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – 12/30/21
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Visa Bulletin – February 2022
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Free Webinar – One Year In: President Biden’s Track Record on Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 1/14/22
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Jan. 14, 2022
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‘Dreamers’ to keep pushing for citizenship in 2022
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Update – Visa Bulletin – January 2022
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 2/22/19
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For First Time, DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Additional Visas in First Half of Fiscal Year
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021
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Visa Bulletin – January 2022
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Immigration Help Available to Those Affected by Natural Disasters
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USCIS Webinar – (1/27/22) – Immigration Options and Resources For Victims of Human Trafficking
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 12/10/21
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Senate confirms Chris Magnus as CBP commissioner
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Dec. 10, 2021
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Listening Session: Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
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USCIS Announcement, All TPS Applicants May Now File Forms I-821 and I-765 Online!
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USCIS Provides Presentation on the H-1B Visa Program
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): SD, TN and TX (Update 8-6-20)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 11/26/21
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Happy Thanksgiving – Federal Holiday
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USCIS Provides Presentation from Webinar on DED for Certain Hong Kong Residents
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Update – Visa Bulletin – December 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Nov. 26, 2021
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Biden meeting with Canada’s Trudeau, Mexico’s AMLO in North American Summit
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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Visa Bulletin – December 2021
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – (11/17/21) – Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness and Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 11/12/21
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Honoring our Veterans!
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Update – Visa Bulletin – November 2021
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2021 4th Quarter
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Nov. 12, 2021
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USCIS Webinar – (11/17/21) – Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness and Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – (11/4/21) – USCIS Data Listening Session
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USCIS Webinar – (11/9/21) – Introduction to the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers Program
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/29/21
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USCIS Webinar – (11/3/21) – Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Hong Kong Residents
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): PA, RI and SC (Update 8-6-20)
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Update – Visa Bulletin – November 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Oct. 29, 2021
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): OH, OK and OR (Update 8-6-20)
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USCIS Webinar – (11/4/21) – USCIS Data Listening Session
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USCIS Webinar – (11/5/21) – USCIS Parole Stakeholder Engagement – Afghan Nationals
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U.S. to lift Canada, Mexico land border restrictions in Nov for vaccinated visitors
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Visa Bulletin – November 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/15/21
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2022
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – Update 9/24/21
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Oct. 15, 2021
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Immigrants Keep Winning Nobel Prizes
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/23/21
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Reminder – USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – Update 9/24/21
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What Happens If the Government Shuts Down – Updated!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/1/21
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2021 3rd Quarter
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): RI, SC and SD (Update 8-6-20)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
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USCIS to Welcomed 21,000 New Citizens to Celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
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Characteristics of People Who became Naturalized Citizens Between FY 2015 and FY 2019
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U.S House Budget Reconciliation – Summary of Title VI – Subtitle A – Immigration Provisions
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Update – Visa Bulletin – October 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/17/21
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COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations
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Visa Bulletin – October 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Sept. 17, 2021
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20th Anniversary of 9/11
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EOIR Announces Launch of FOIA Public Access Link
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/28/21
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Starting October 1, COVID-19 Vaccinations Required for Applicants Applying for LPR or Refugee Status
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/3/21
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Results – Q&A and Presentation PowerPoint of USCIS Webinar on TPS held 8/25/21
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Sept. 3, 2021
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How to Change Your Address with the USCIS
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar – (8/25/21) – TPS for Burma (Myanmar), Haiti, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen
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Cap Reached for FY 2021 H-2B supplemental visa temporary final rule!
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): OK, OR and PA (Update 8-6-20)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 8/20/21
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Update – Visa Bulletin – September 2021
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USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693
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Visa Bulletin – September 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 20, 2021
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USCIS Webinar – (8/25/21) – Temporary Protected Status for Burma (Myanmar), Haiti, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen
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USCIS Webinar – (8/20/21) – Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
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USCIS Expands Partnership with Social Security Administration
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Update – Visa Bulletin – August 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 8/6/21
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USCIS Notice of Designation of Haiti for TPS
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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 6, 2021
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USCIS Webinar – (8/11/21) – Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
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DHS has Extended and Re-Designated Somalia for TPS!
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NC, ND and OH (Update 8-6-20)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 7/23/21
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USCIS Webinar – (8/4/21) – Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 23, 2021
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Visa Bulletin – August 2021
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DHS has Extended and Re-Designated Yemen for TPS!
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NJ, NM and NY (Update 8-6-20)
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Reminder – USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 7/9/21
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USCIS to Celebrated Independence Day with Naturalization Ceremonies Across the Country
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AILA proposes Ten-Point Plan to Reopen America
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 9, 2021
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Checking USCIS Processing Times Online
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Justice Department Backs Away from Fight with Immigration Judges Union!
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USCIS Will Allow Resubmission of Certain FY 2021 H-1B Petitions Rejected or Closed Due to Start Date
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – Update 6/24/21
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BALCA Finds No Regulatory Violation in Wage Error on ETA 9089
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – June 25, 2021
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USCIS Launches H-2B Employer Data Hub
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Update – Visa Bulletin – July 2021
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Statement from USCIS Acting Director Tracy Renaud in Honor of Immigrant Heritage Month
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 25, 2021
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Visa Bulletin – July 2021
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USCIS Vermont Service Center has Changed their Address!
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USCIS Webinar – (6/24/21) – Temporary Protected Status for Burma (Myanmar)
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Update in Photos – U.S. Vice President Trip to Guatemala
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Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for FY 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – June 11, 2021
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FACT SHEET – U.S. – Guatemala Cooperation
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BALCA on Documenting Recruitment from the Employer’s Website
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USCIS Announces Pilot Program for Credit Card Payments Using Form G-1450 When Filing Form I-485
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 11, 2021
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USCIS Eases Visitor Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
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President Biden declares June, National Immigrant Heritage Month!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – May 28, 2021
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NE, NV and NH (Update 8-6-20)
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Update – Visa Bulletin – June 2021
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DHS and DOL Issue Joint Rule Supplementing H-2B Visa Cap for FY 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 28, 2021
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Visa Bulletin – June 2021
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DHS Issues Final Rule to Remove Vacated H-1B Rule!
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President Biden meeting with DACA Recipients to highlight Immigration Reform
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En Banc Panel Resolves BALCA Dispute Over Prevailing Wage Documentation
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – May 14, 2021
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Rescheduling Biometric Services Appointments by Phone
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USICS Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Removal of Entrepreneur Parole Program
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Update – AAO Processing Times – FY 2021 2nd Quarter
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 14, 2021
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BALCA Upholds Denial in Case Involving Home Office
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USCIS to Suspend Biometrics Requirement for Certain I-539 Applicants!
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President Joe Biden Addresses a Joint Session of Congress – Immigration Excerpt!
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Update – May 2021 Visa Bulletin
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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
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USCIS Webinar – Spanish Language Version (4/29) – TPS and DED for Venezuela
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 30, 2021
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BALCA Reverses Denial, Finds Prevailing Wage Variance De Minimus
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Biden Administration Proposes Adding up to 100 New Immigration Judges to reduce Backlogs!
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Visa Bulletin – May 2021
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Refugee Admissions
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – April 16, 2021
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): MS, MO and MT (Update 8-6-20)
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F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training Can Now File Form I-765 Online
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 16, 2021
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President Biden Records Video Welcoming New U.S. Citizens!
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BALCA Finds Employer Failed to Investigate Qualifications of U.S. Applicants
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Update – AAO Processing Times – FY 2021 1st Qtr
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USCIS Webinars – English (4/14) Spanish (4/29) – TPS and DED for Venezuela
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Trump-era Visa Restrictions set to Expire!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – April 2, 2021
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FY 2022 H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 2, 2021
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – Update 3/24/21
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Key Takeaways from AILA DOS Liaison Committee Meeting with the National Visa Center (February 2021)
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USCIS Visitor Policy for USCIS Facilities
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) authorized for Syria!
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BALCA Reverses CO’s Denial, Discusses Recruitment for “Roving” Positions
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – March 19, 2021
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Visa Bulletin – April 2021
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FY 2022 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period is Open
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 19, 2021
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BALCA on Calculating 180-Day Period for Filing under 20 CFR §656.17(e)
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) authorized for Venezuela
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FY 2022 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period is Now Open
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Highlights of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – March 5, 2021
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Reminder – FY 2022 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 9
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USCIS Provides FAQs on the H-1B Electronic Registration Process
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 5, 2021
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Biden Lifts Ban Blocking Legal Immigration to US
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USCIS Reaches the H-2B Cap for the Second Half of Fiscal Year 2021
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Visa Bulletin – March 2021
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USCIS Reverts to the 2008 Version of the Naturalization Civics Test
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USCIS Reaches FY 2021 H-1B Regular Cap
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – February 19, 2021
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USCIS Notice of E-Verify Records Disposal
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Presidential Action: Preserving and Fortifying DACA
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 19, 2021
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): MA, MI and MN (Update 8-6-20)
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FY 2022 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 9
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DHS Delays Effective Date of H-1B Selection Final Rule
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2021 1st Quarter
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – February 5, 2021
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – Update 1/28/21
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BALCA Upholds Denial in Case Involving “On the Job” Experience
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 5, 2021
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US Judge Blocks Biden Deportation Freeze
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Visa Bulletin – February 2021
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First 100 Days of the Biden Admin Immigration Actions – AILA Up-to-Date Video Review
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Biden Admin withdrawing the USCIS Final Rule Strengthening H-1B Visa Program
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Biden signs Executive Actions on Immigration and more!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – January 22, 2021
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The Inauguration of the 46th President of the United States!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 22, 2021
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf Resigns!
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AAO Processing Times – FY2020 4th Quarter – Update
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USCIS Modifies H-1B Selection Process!
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President Trump Removes Nomination of Chad Wolf!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – January 8, 2021
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BALCA Upholds Denial for Failure to Specify Location of NOF Posting
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Haitian Family Reunification Parole and Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Programs to be Terminated
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Visa Bulletin – January 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 8, 2021
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 1/25/19
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/17/19
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/5/19
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Happy Holidays!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – December 24, 2020
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Visa Bulletin – January 2021
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President-elect Biden, Mexico’s president vow to cooperate on immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 24, 2020
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USCIS Notice of Extension of TPS Doc. for Several Countries!
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Trump Policies That May Be Finalized Before Inauguration Day 2021
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BALCA Reverses Denial Finding Job Order Form Deficient
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 18, 2020
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Judge’s Order on DACA
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DHS response to Judge’s Order on DACA!
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Federal judge orders DHS to restore DACA, open new applications
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – December 4, 2020
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): LA, ME and MD (Update 8-6-20)
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Immigration, executive action top Biden preview of first 100 days
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 4, 2020
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Updates to Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5)
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Checking USCIS Processing Times Online
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Visa Bulletin – December 2020
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2021
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – November 20, 2020
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/9/20
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – President Elect Biden on Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 20, 2020
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Incomplete, Missing Req. Info
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/5/20
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – November 6, 2020
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): IA, KS and KY (Update 8-6-20)
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Update – Parents Of 545 Children Separated at Mexican Border NOT Found
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Voting Rights: A Short History
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 6, 2020
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Visa Bulletin – November 2020
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/26/20
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): ID, IL and IN (Update 8-6-20)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – October 23, 2020
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Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective 10/19/20
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 23, 2020
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/13/20
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): FL, GA and HI (Update 8-6-20)
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Update – Trump Administration to Impose New Rules Targeting H-1B Visas
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – October 9, 2020
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Trump Administration to Impose New Rules Targeting H-1B Visas
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 9, 2020
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/1/20
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Judge Blocks USCIS Fee Increases
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Visa Bulletin – October 2020
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – September 25, 2020
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USCIS Implements New Law Related to Citizenship for Children of Military and Government Stationed Overseas
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/14/20
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 25, 2020
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): AL, AK and AZ (Update 8-6-20)
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Update – Guidelines for Entering USCIS Facilities
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Trump and Biden on Immigration
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – Update 9-11
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – September 11, 2020
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Department of State Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility
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Update – USCIS Changing Fees!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 11, 2020
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BALCA Discusses Substantially Equivalent Alternative Requirements
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Trump Nominated Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf to Top Position
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USCIS Cancels Furlough of Nearly 70% of Workforce
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – August 28, 2020
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2020 3rd Quarter
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House and Senate Committee Leaders Send Letter Calling for Delay of USCIS Furloughs
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 28, 2020
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BALCA Remands, Says Ads Would Not Prevent U.S. Workers from Applying
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Visa Bulletin – September 2020
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Will USCIS Furloughs STOP Legal Immigration?
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How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): New Jersey, New Mexico and New York!
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OUT OF MANY, ONE – George W Bush to publish book of Immigrant Portraits
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – August 14, 2020
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Update – USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase – Table
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2020 3rd Quarter
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 14, 2020
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BALCA on Travel Requirements and Multi-Position Notices of Filing
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USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase – Table
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – USCIS fee Increases
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USCIS Changing Fees, Mostly Increases!
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Know Before You Go – USCIS Visitor Policy
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – July 31, 2020
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How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): Nebraska, Nevada and New Hampshire!
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USCIS Update – Ombudsman’s Alert – LPR and EAD Card Delays – Video
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Amended Presidential Proclamation 10052 – Temporarily Restricts certain Categories of Visas
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 31, 2020
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Ombudsman’s Alert – LPR and EAD Card Delays at USCIS Continue
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USCIS Updated Website Layout and Design
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USCIS Improved Online Multilingual Resource Center
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Visa Bulletin – August 2020
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How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): Mississippi, Missouri and Montana!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – July 17, 2020
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ICE reverses just announced Visa Restriction on Foreign Students
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USCIS Improved Online Multilingual Resource Center
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 17, 2020
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Reminder – USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
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ICE Releases New Guidelines for International Students
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Checking USCIS Processing Times Online
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – July 3, 2020
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – July 1st
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Deputy Director for Policy released Statement on USCIS’ Fiscal Outlook
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 3, 2020
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USCIS Statement on Presidential Proclamation
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Visa Bulletin – July 2020
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – June 19, 2020
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DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility
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Reminder – USCIS Webinar this Thursday – Offices Resume In-Person Services
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 19, 2020
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USCIS Webinar – (6/18/20) – USCIS Offices Resume In-Person Services
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USCIS Resumes Premium Processing in Phases
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USCIS is OPEN
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A Celebration of D-Day should be a Day of Remembrance and Prayer!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – June 4, 2020
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USCIS to furlough employees unless Congress provides extra funding
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Guidelines for Entering USCIS Facilities
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Thursday, June 4, 2020
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USCIS Resuming Public Services on June 4
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Update – USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to their Requests
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Update – USCIS Offices Closed to the Public until June 4th
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Visa Bulletin – June 2020
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – May 22, 2020
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USCIS Begins Implementing New Interactive Voice Response Telephone System
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How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): Florida, Georgia and Hawaii!
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DHS Offers Flexibilities to Increase Food Security
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 22, 2020
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USCIS – Other Areas of Information and Social Media Links
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Update – USCIS Offices Closed to the Public until June 4th
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Military Personnel and Veterans Can Now File Their Naturalization Application Online
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2020 2nd Quarter
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – May 8, 2020
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Reminder – USCIS Offices Closed to the Public – Closure Extended until June 4th
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 8, 2020
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USCIS Online Response to COVID-19
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Visa Bulletin – May 2020
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – April 24, 2020
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Reminder – USCIS Offices Closed to the Public – Closure Extended until May 3
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DHS and USDA Move to Protect American Farmers and the America’s Food Supply
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 24, 2020
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USCIS Stakeholder Message – Delay in Data Entry and Receipt Notice Generation for FY 2021 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions Due to COVID
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USCIS Alert – COVID-19 Delays in Extension/Change of Status Filings
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Trump Administration shuts down Asylum at US Borders citing COVID-19 Virus
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – April 10, 2020
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Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants
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How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): Connecticut, Delaware and District of Columbia (D.C.)!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 10, 2020
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USCIS Expands Flexibility for Responding to Requests
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USCIS Online “How Do I” Guides for U.S. Citizens
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – March 27, 2020
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USCIS Offices Closed to the Public – Closure Extended until April 7
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USCIS Contact Center – Where to get Information and Services during Closures!
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USCIS Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 27, 2020
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Last Day – H-1B Registration
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USCIS Closing Offices to the Public March 18 through April 1
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USCIS Notice – Rescheduling Appointments with USCIS due to Coronavirus
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Visa Bulletin – April 2020
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 13, 2020
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How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming!
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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Reminder – USCIS Teleconference – (3-13-20) – EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 13, 2020
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How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): Vermont, Virginia and Washington!
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H-1B Registration opened March 1st at noon (Eastern)!
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USCIS Reaches the H-2B Cap for the Second Half of Fiscal Year 2020
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BALCA Rejects Newspaper HQ as Determinative in Evaluating Area of Intended Employment
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 28, 2020
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Reminder – USCIS Announces Electronic H-1B Registration Process and the Registration Dates for FY 2021
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FY 2021 H-1B Cap Pre-Paid Mailers will NOT be used!
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 28, 2020
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/10/20
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Visa Bulletin – March 2020
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Reminder – USCIS Announces Electronic H-1B Registration Process and the Registration Dates for FY 2021
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration – Video
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 14, 2020
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Tennessee, Texas and Utah!
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USCIS Announces Electronic H-1B Registration Process and the Registration Dates for FY 2021
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USCIS Teleconference – (3-13-20) – EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 14, 2020
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Public Charge Inadmissibility Final Rule – Revised Forms and Updated Policy Manual Guidance
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USCIS Webinar – (2-11-20) – Overview of the H-1B Electronic Registration Process – For Attorneys and Representatives!
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USCIS Releases full FY2019 Performance Data – All Form Types
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How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): Rhode Island, South Carolina and South Dakota!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 31, 2020
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USCIS Webinar – (2-6-20) – Overview of the H-1B Electronic Registration Process – For Registrants!
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USCIS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2020 1st Quarter
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 31, 2020
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How Immigrates impact each State (fact sheets): Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania!
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Visa Bulletin – February 2020
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Five Changes that will Impact Legal Immigrants in 2020
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 17, 2020
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 17, 2020
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House Democrats demand answers regarding holding of Iranian-Americans at Canadian Border
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The CBP are starting Two DNA Pilot Programs
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Reminder – USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2020
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USCIS Website Virtual Assistant, Emma!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 3, 2020
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 3, 2020
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Happy Holidays!
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Attorney Kellie Lego has been selected to the SuperLawyers, Maryland Rising Stars List for 2020
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Visa Bulletin – January 2020
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USCIS Expands Guidance for Naturalization Requirements of Good Moral Character
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USCIS Announces Implementation of H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Fiscal Year 2021 Cap Season
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 13, 2019
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USCIS and the Legacy of Ellis Island – Video Documentary & Photos!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 13, 2019
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Homeland Security wants to use Facial Recognition on Anyone Traveling Including US Citizens!
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2020
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BALCA Interprets Drafting of Alternative Requirements on the ETA 9089
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/15/19 – Reaches Cap for the First Half of FY2020
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 29, 2019
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2019 4th Quarter – Rel. 10/11/19
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 29, 2019
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USCIS Requests Help Testing Future Website Features
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Visa Bulletin – December 2019
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/7/19
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 15, 2019
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/6/19
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Meeting CANCELED – USCIS Teleconference – (11-14-19) – Asylum Division Meeting
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 15, 2019
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USCIS Implements 10 Dollar Fee for electronic H-1B Visa Registration
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2019 Statistics (Fourth Quarter)
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/31/19
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USCIS Increasing the Premium Processing Fee
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 1, 2019
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/24/19
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Lawsuit says Feds using Immigration Marriage Interviews as Deportation Trap!
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There is a Story to My Heritage – Hispanic Americans!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 1, 2019
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/10/19
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Justice Department Announces Plan To Collect DNA From Migrants
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The New Geography of American Immigration
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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Visa Bulletin – November 2019
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 18, 2019
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Immigration Protesters Shutdown Acting DHS Secretary – UPDATE – Resigned
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Reminder – Ombudsman Teleconference – (10-17-19) – USCIS’ New Inquiry Process
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UPDATE – DHS Public Charge Final Rule – Court Ordered Delay
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 18, 2019
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UPDATE – Court Ordered Delay – USCIS Published New Versions of Forms I-485, I-129, I-539, I-864, I-864EZ and I-944, Effective 10-15!
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Ombudsman Teleconference – (10-17-19) – USCIS’ New Inquiry Process
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Checking USCIS Processing Times Online
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BALCA Says Laid-Off U.S. Worker was Rejected for a Lawful, Job-Related Reason
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USCIS Teleconference – (10-9-19) – Overseas Military Naturalization
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 4, 2019
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USCIS Announces New Locations for Onsite Overseas Military Naturalization Services
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 4, 2019
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Mexican Crab Pickers quietly work in Maryland
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Re-Registration Period for Syria
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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Update – The Final Version of the DHS Public Charge Rule has been Released!
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BALCA Says Attempts to Explain NOF Deficiencies Are Almost Certainly Destined to Fail
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 20, 2019
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Visa Bulletin – October 2019
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DHS Proposes $10 Reg. Fee for Petitioners Seeking to File Under H-1B Cap
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 20, 2019
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E-Verify launches new video resource page
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration – Congress back in Session
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Reminder – USCIS Teleconference – (11-14-19) – Asylum Division Meeting
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 6, 2019
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USCIS Office Closures – Hurricane Dorian
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BALCA on Familial Relationship between Alien and Employer
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 6, 2019
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Update – USCIS Returns Unselected FY 2020 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Deportation (Personal Stories)
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USCIS Teleconference – (9-9-19) – EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2019 Statistics (Third Quarter)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 23, 2019
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USCIS Returns Unselected FY 2020 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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Visa Bulletin – September 2019
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 23, 2019
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Foreman Wolf Restaurant Group partnered with other Latin Restaurants in Baltimore to Fight Family Separation
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2019 Statistics (Second Quarter)
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BALCA on Content of Supervised Recruitment Report
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 9, 2019
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The U.S. House and Senate take August Recess!
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USCIS Teleconference – (11-14-19) – Asylum Division Meeting
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 9, 2019
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USCIS Teleconference – (8-6-19) – USCIS FY 2019 Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 26, 2019
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2019 3rd Quarter – Rel. 7/8/19
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 26, 2019
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Form I-539 No Longer Eligible for “Courtesy” Premium Processing
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Across America – Stories of Naturalization Ceremonies held this July 4th Holiday!
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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Visa Bulletin – August 2019
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 12, 2019
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration – Homeland Security’s Use of Facial Recognition
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AILA 2019 Annual Conference: Julián Castro’s Keynote Speech – Video
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 12, 2019
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Q&A Archive – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/19/19
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Q&A Archive – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 3/22/19
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Q&A Archive – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 2/22/19
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Q&A Archive – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 1/25/19
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 28, 2019
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USCIS Will No Longer Accept I-407 at International Field Offices
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 28, 2019
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Three High Ranking House Committee Chairs Send Letter to DHS Concerning Appointment of Ken Cuccinelli as USCIS Acting Director
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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Visa Bulletin – July 2019
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 14, 2019
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USCIS Names New Acting Director, Kenneth T. Cuccinelli
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 14, 2019
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BALCA Affirms Denial Where Web Ad Differed from ETA 9089
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Update – USCIS Completes Data Entry of FY 2020 H-1B Cap
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USCIS Releases 2018 Statistical Annual Report
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 31, 2019
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USCIS Director Resigns
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 31, 2019
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BALCA Finds Employer’s Attempts to Screen U.S. Workers Insufficient
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USCIS Completes Data Entry of FY 2020 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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Reminder – Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2020 H-1B Quota
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 17, 2019
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Visa Bulletin – June 2019
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USCIS Names New Deputy Director, Mark Koumans
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 17, 2019
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BALCA Says Attempts to Explain NOF Deficiencies Are Almost Certainly Destined to Fail
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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Reminder – Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2020 H-1B Quota
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 3, 2019
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USCIS Launches H-1B Employer Data Hub
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2019 2nd Quarter – Rel. 4/15/19
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BALCA Reverses Denial Where CO Failed to Timely Rule on Motion
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 3, 2019
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USCIS Completes the H-1B Cap Random Selection Process for FY 2020!
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Israeli Nationals Eligible for Treaty Investor Visas
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BALCA Finds Omission of Notarized Statement in Audit Response Immaterial
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 19, 2019
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2019 Statistics (First Quarter)
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Visa Bulletin – May 2019
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 19, 2019
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USCIS Reaches FY 2020 H-1B Regular Cap
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Kirstjen Nielsen, OUT as Secretary of Homeland Security!
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2018 Statistics (Fourth Quarter)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 5, 2019
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USCIS Launches H-1B Employer Data Hub
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2018 Statistics (Third Quarter)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 5, 2019
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ICE trained 1,500 Local Authorities to help enforce Immigration Laws
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2018 Statistics (Second Quarter)
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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BALCA Finds Omission of Notarized Statement in Audit Response Immaterial
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 22, 2019
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming!
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NO ROOM FOR ERROR – BALCA Says 20 CFR 656.11(b) Effectively Overruled HealthAmerica
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 22, 2019
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Visa Bulletin – April 2019
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Vermont, Virginia and Washington!
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BALCA on Single Advertisements for Multiple Jobs Opportunities
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 8, 2019
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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USCIS Teleconference – (3-7-19) – National Public Engagement H-1B Filing Tips and Understanding RFEs
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 8, 2019
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USCIS’s Citizenship Resource Center
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Rhode Island, South Carolina and South Dakota!
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USCIS Reaches the H-2B Cap for the Second Half of Fiscal Year 2019
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BALCA Panel Disagrees with Credit Suisse Holding on Ad Requirements
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 22, 2019
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania!
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Visa Bulletin – March 2019
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 22, 2019
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USCIS Teleconference – (2-22-19) – Asylum Division Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting
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BALCA Reverses PERM Denial for Senior Financial Analyst
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio!
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Governor Grisham withdraws National Guard troops from New Mexico border
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 8, 2019
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BALCA Discusses Factors for “Professional or Trade Organizations”
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2019 1st Quarter – Rel. 1/18/19
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 8, 2019
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – New Jersey, New Mexico and New York!
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USCIS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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BALCA Says Employer Efforts to Contact U.S. Applicants Lacked Good Faith
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 31, 2020
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 25, 2019
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Majority of U.S. Public Supports High-Skilled Immigration
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Nebraska, Nevada and New Hampshire!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 25, 2019
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Mississippi, Missouri and Montana!
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BALCA Says Link to HotJobs Is Not the Same as Posting the Job on the Employer’s Website
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Visa Bulletin – February 2019
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The Government Shutdown Halts Most U.S. Immigration Court Hearings!
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Update – Partial Federal Shutdown Does Not Impact Most USCIS Operations
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 11, 2019
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Massachusetts, Michigan and Minnesota!
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Attorney Kellie Lego has been selected to the SuperLawyers, Maryland Rising Stars List for 2019
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 11, 2019
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Partial Federal Shutdown Does Not Impact Most USCIS Operations
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 7/27/18
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 6/8/18
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/27/18
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Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 3/2/18
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Louisiana, Maine and Maryland!
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BALCA Says Content Requirements for Ads Do Apply to SWA Job Orders
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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USCIS Reaches the H-2B Cap for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2019
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Visa Bulletin – January 2019
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 14, 2018
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky!
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 14, 2018
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Idaho, Illinois and Indiana!
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USCIS has Increased Premium Processing Fee
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USCIS Offices Closed Wednesday – National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush
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BALCA Says Content Requirements for Ads Do Not Apply to SWA Job Orders
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 30, 2018
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Connecticut, Delaware and District of Columbia (D.C.)!
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BALCA Says Employers Do Not Need to Document Posting Dates of NOF
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Rep. Elijah Cummings: Asylum-seekers should be allowed in U.S.
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 30, 2018
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Rhodes Scholar Class Features Plenty of Women and Immigrants
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Florida, Georgia and Hawaii!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 16, 2018
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Reminder – USCIS Teleconference – (11-19-18) – EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
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Visa Bulletin – December 2018
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 16, 2018
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BALCA Acknowledges Due Process Concerns But Upholds PERM Denial
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Arkansas, California and Colorado!
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USCIS to Expand Information Services Modernization Program to Key Locations
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 2, 2018
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Alabama, Alaska and Arizona!
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BALCA on Presumption of Delivery of DOL Mail
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Attorney General Sessions seeks to Expand Power on Immigration Cases
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 2, 2018
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USCIS Teleconference – (11-19-18) – EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming!
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BALCA OKs Omission of Language Requirement in NOF
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With border wall funding still in question, construction finishes on Calexico barrier
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 19, 2018
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NO ROOM FOR ERROR – BALCA Says 20 CFR 656.11(b) Effectively Overruled HealthAmerica
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Visa Bulletin – November 2018
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House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy to introduce bill to fully fund Trump’s border wall
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 19, 2018
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Reminder – USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fee
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2018 4th Quarter – Rel. 10/1/18
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Immigration at Ellis Island: Photos
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Vermont, Virginia and Washington!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 5, 2018
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Checking USCIS Processing Times Online
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Problems for Pentagon’s immigrant recruit program
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 5, 2018
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USCIS Teleconference – (9-27-18) – Updated Notice to Appear (NTA) Policy Guidance
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Tennessee, Texas and Utah!
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BALCA on Travel Requirements and Multi-Position Notices of Filing
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 21, 2018
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration Judges
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USCIS Webinar – (9-20-18) – Online Filing Tools and Digital Services
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New Face-Scanning Technology at Dulles Airport
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 21, 2018
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Visa Bulletin – October 2018
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Rhode Island, South Carolina and South Dakota!
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BALCA Remands, Says Ads Would Not Prevent U.S. Workers from Applying
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 7, 2018
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 7, 2018
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania
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USCIS Extends and Expands Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B
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BALCA Rejects Newspaper HQ as Determinative in Evaluating Area of Intended Employment
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 24, 2018
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio
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BALCA Discusses Substantially Equivalent Alternative Requirements
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 24, 2018
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Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite.
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – New Jersey, New Mexico and New York
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BALCA Reverses Denial Finding Job Order Form Deficient
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Visa Bulletin – September 2018
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 10, 2018
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Trump’s Border Wall
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BALCA Interprets Drafting of Alternative Requirements on the ETA 9089
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 10, 2018
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USCIS Returns Unselected FY 2019 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – Summer 2018
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USCIS Announces Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Opportunities!
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BALCA Reverses CO’s Denial, Discusses Recruitment for “Roving” Positions
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – New Jersey, New Mexico & New York!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 27, 2018
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Five Key Topics from Mexican President-Elect’s Letter to President Trump!
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BALCA Upholds Denial for Failure to Investigate Applicant’s Qualifications
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Nebraska, Nevada and New Hampshire
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 27, 2018
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2018 3rd Quarter – Rel. 7/10/18
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Visa Bulletin – August 2018
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Mississippi, Missouri and Montana
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BALCA Says Drug Testing and Background Checks are “Requirements” for Recruitment Purposes
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 13, 2018
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BALCA Rejects Employer’s Use of Washington Examiner for PERM Ads
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Massachusetts, Michigan and Minnesota
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Updated:
Reminder – Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2019 H-1B Quota
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 13, 2018
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – Originally posted May 2018
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – Originally posted February 2018
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – Originally posted September 2017
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – Originally posted August 2017
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BALCA on Calculating 180-Day Period for Filing under 20 CFR §656.17(e)
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Supreme Court Upholds Trump Travel Ban
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Louisiana, Maine and Maryland
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Trump signs Executive Order stopping his policy of separating families
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 22, 2018
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BALCA Reverses Denial, Finds Prevailing Wage Variance De Minimus
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky
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Visa Bulletin – July 2018
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 22, 2018
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigrant Children
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BALCA Finds Employer’s Attempts to Screen U.S. Workers Insufficient
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USCIS Presentation on Online Tools and Services (PDF)
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Idaho, Illinois and Indiana
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Updated:
USCIS to Conduct Lottery for Temporary Increase in FY 2018 H-2B Cap
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 8, 2018
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – May 2018
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 8, 2018
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Reminder – Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2019 H-1B Quota
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BALCA Says CO May Order New PWD During Supervised Recruitment
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USCIS to Recall Incorrectly Green Cards
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Honoring all the men and women, who have died in military service for the United States!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 25, 2018
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Arkansas, California and Colorado!
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Updated:
BALCA Finds Employer’s Attempts to Screen U.S. Workers Insufficient
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 25, 2018
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USCIS Completes Data Entry of FY 2019 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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Updated:
BALCA Reverses Denial Where CO Failed to Timely Rule on Motion
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USCIS Webinar – (5-17-18) – Overview of Online Tools and Services
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Visa Bulletin – June 2018
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 11, 2018
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Nebraska, Nevada & New Hampshire!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 11, 2018
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Immigration Data & Facts State by State – Mississippi, Missouri & Montana!
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USCIS Teleconference – (5-3-18) – Discussing the use of Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery Service
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – April 2018
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BALCA Weighs In On Documenting College-Based Recruitment
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 27, 2018
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AG’s Remarks on Immigration Enforcement to Border Sheriffs – 4/11/18
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USCIS Webinar – (4-26-18) – Overview of Online Tools and Services
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 27, 2018
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BALCA Says CO May Order New PWD During Supervised Recruitment
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AAO Processing Times – FY 2018 2nd Quarter – Released 4/17/18
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USCIS – Common Immigration Scams
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Immigrants in U.S. – (State-by-State) – Massachusetts, Michigan & Minnesota
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 13, 2018
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Visa Bulletin – May 2018
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ALERT – Undeliverable Permanent Resident Cards, EAD Cards and Travel Doc to be Destroyed!
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H-1B Cap (FY 2019) has been reached!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 13, 2018
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Immigrants in U.S. – (State-by-State) – Louisiana, Maine & Maryland
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Trump sending National Guard troops to Mexico border!
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BALCA Finds Employee’s Letter Sufficient Evidence of Required Skills
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USCIS Teleconference – Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card – 4-17-18
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (1/31/18)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 30, 2018
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Immigrants in U.S. – (State-by-State) – Iowa, Kansas & Kentucky
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DOL Webinar (4-3-18) – H-2B Survey Concepts and Employer Filing Tips
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Reminder – On April 2, 2018, USCIS will start accepting H-1B Petitions for FY2019
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 30, 2018
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Immigrants in U.S. – (State-by-State) – Idaho, Illinois & Indiana
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Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times (1/31/18)
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Updated:
USCIS Will Temporarily Suspend Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions
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On April 2, 2018, USCIS will start accepting H-1B Petitions for FY2019
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New USCIS Home Page Layout and Look!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 16, 2018
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Visa Bulletin – April 2018
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Immigrants in the U.S. – (State-by-State) – Florida, Georgia & Hawaii
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/28/18 – Cap Count Reached!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 16, 2018
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Immigrants in the U.S. (State by State) – Connecticut, Delaware & District of Columbia (D.C.)
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Updated:
USCIS’s New Mission Statement – Removes ‘Nation of Immigrants’
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BALCA Reverses Denial Where CO Failed to Timely Rule on Motion
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Supreme Court curbs rights of immigrants awaiting deportation
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (12/31/17)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 2, 2018
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – February 2018
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UPDATED – USCIS Electronic Reading Room – FOIA documents and more
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 2, 2018
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (11/30/17)
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Updated:
BALCA Says ETA 9089 Lacks “Free Form Space” for Clarifying Eligibility
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Letter from the Congressional Black Caucus to President Trump about his Immigration Proposal!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 16, 2018
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Visa Bulletin – March 2018
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Updated:
BALCA Finds Employer’s Attempts to Screen U.S. Workers Insufficient
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Updated:
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2018 Statistics (First Quarter)
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Feb. 16, 2018
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BALCA Says Attempts to Explain NOF Deficiencies Are Almost Certainly Destined to Fail
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Updated:
USCIS Webinar – Overview of myUSCIS – (2-14-18)
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (11/30/17)
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Updated:
Visa Bulletin – February 2018
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Updated:
BALCA on Presumption of Delivery of DOL Mail
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 2, 2018
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DACA Alert – Response to January 2018 Preliminary Injunction
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BALCA on Familial Relationship between Alien and Employer
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Feb. 2, 2018
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Trump – DACA Recipients can become citizens in 10 to 12 years!
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – January
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BALCA on Content of Supervised Recruitment Report
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (10/31/17)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 19, 2018
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Hundreds of Haiti supporters protest near Mar-a-Lago
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BALCA Finds No Regulatory Violation in Wage Error on ETA 9089
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – January 2018
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Jan. 19, 2018
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (10/31/17)
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Updated:
USCIS Reaches the H-2B Cap for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2018
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Updated:
BALCA Affirms Denial Where Web Ad Differed from ETA 9089
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USCIS Electronic Reading Room – FOIA documents and more
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 5, 2018
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BALCA Finds Employer Failed to Investigate Qualifications of U.S. Applicants
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Jan. 5, 2018
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 9/1/17
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Updated:
Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 7/21/17
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/26/17
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/28/17
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 22, 2017
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Revised (3) – Updated Service Center Processing Times (9/30/17)
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Updated:
Visa Bulletin – January 2018
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Dec. 22, 2017
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BALCA Upholds Denial Due to Lack of Travel Language in NOF
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 12/11/17
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Thousands rally outside U.S. Capitol to demand DACA solution; Md. lawmakers arrested
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AILA Statement – AG Sessions Cites Flawed Facts in Missive on the Immigration Court System
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 8, 2017
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Revised (2) – Updated Service Center Processing Times (9/30/17)
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BALCA Upholds Denial of Certification Where Travel Not Mentioned in Ad
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Dec. 8, 2017
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/28/17
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Updated:
Immigration News – Top News Stories – November
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BALCA En Banc Panel Says Proof of Job Order Publication Is Not Required
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/14/17
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 24, 2017
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (9/30/17)
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Updated:
MVP Immigration Newsletter – October 2017
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Nov. 24, 2017
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (9/30/17)
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Updated:
Status of the Central American Minors Program – CANCELED
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (8/31/17)
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Updated:
Visa Bulletin – December 2017
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Updated:
Reminder – Diversity Visa (DV-2019) Lottery – UPDATED entry period dates!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Thursday, November 9, 2017
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/30/17
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Updated:
BALCA on Single Advertisements for Multiple Jobs Opportunities
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017
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UPDATED – Watch out for Diversity Visa Program Fraud
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Updated:
BALCA on Definition of College or University Teacher
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/16/17
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Updated:
Immigration News – Weekly List of Top News Stories – (10-27-17)
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Reminder – Diversity Visa (DV-2019) Lottery – UPDATED entry period dates!
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 27, 2017
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (8/31/17)
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Updated:
UPDATED – Watch out for Diversity Visa Program Fraud
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – September 2017
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Oct. 27, 2017
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BALCA Reverses Denial, Finds Nexus between Ads and Position on ETA 9089
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AAO Processing Times – Released 10/10/17 (FY17 4th Qtr.)
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Updated:
Diversity Visa (DV-2019) Lottery – UPDATED entry period dates!
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Updated:
Visa Bulletin – November 2017
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Updated:
Immigration News – Weekly List of Top News Stories – (10-13-17)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 13, 2017
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/18/17
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BALCA Vacates Denial Notwithstanding Incomplete ETA 9089
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UPDATED – Reminder – Diversity Visa (DV-2019) Lottery
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Oct. 13, 2017
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Updated:
USCIS Teleconference – Expanded use of In-Person Interviews For Certain Applications and Petitions – 10-11-17
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Updated:
BALCA Rejects CO’s Strict Specifications for Ad Copies
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DACA has Changed; that an Understatement!
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Updated:
Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration – October 2017
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Updated:
Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (7/31/17)
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 29, 2017
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UPDATED – Watch out for Diversity Visa Program Fraud
:
Updated:
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Some Categories of Applicants Seeking H-1B Visas
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (7/31/17)
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Sept. 29, 2017
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UPDATED – Diversity Visa (DV-2019) Lottery
:
Updated:
BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is a Newspaper of General Circulation
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/6/17
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Wisconsin, Wyoming & Washington, D.C.
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John McCain: ‘Not conscionable’ to deport ‘Dreamers’
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 15, 2017
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Virginia, Washington & West Virginia
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Visa Bulletin – October 2017
:
Updated:
BALCA on Text of Radio Advertisements
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Sept. 15, 2017
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Texas, Utah & Vermont
:
Updated:
President Trump’s DACA Statement, Annotated by SPLC
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – August 2017
:
Updated:
BALCA Reverses Denial, Finding 3 out of 4 Recruitment Steps in Compliance
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 1, 2017
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Houston: We won’t check immigration status at shelters
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – South Carolina, South Dakota & Tennessee
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BALCA Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Failing to Submit “Required Documentation”
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Sept. 1, 2017
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Updated:
Immigration News – Weekly List of Top News Stories – (8-25-17)
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (6/30/17)
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Oregon, Pennsylvania & Rhode Island
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Updated:
USCIS updated FY2017 Citizenship and Naturalization Data – Naturalization (Form N-400 Application) (Qtr. #2)
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Updated:
BALCA Finds CO’s Claim that ETA 9089 was Incomplete Untenable
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 18, 2017
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Updated:
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2017 Statistics (Third Quarter)
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Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times (6/30/17)
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – North Dakota, Ohio & Oklahoma
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 18, 2017
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Stamford Resident Admits to Operating Extensive Immigration Fraud Scheme
:
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Visa Bulletin – September 2017
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Updated:
BALCA Indicates that ETA 9089 Errors Might Be Addressed in Audit
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – New Mexico, New York & North Carolina
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Updated:
USCIS updated FY2017 Citizenship and Naturalization Data – Naturalization (Form N-400 Application) (Qtr. #1)
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 4, 2017
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Nevada, New Hampshire & New Jersey
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – July 2017
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Updated:
BALCA Finds Omission of Notarized Statement in Audit Response Immaterial
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 4, 2017
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Missouri, Montana & Nebraska
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Updated:
H-2B Visa Program News – Weekly List of Top News Stories – (7-27-17)
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Updated:
BALCA Discusses Advertisements Placed by Private Employment Firms
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Updated:
Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (5/31/17) *Using New Specific Date Format*
:
Updated:
USCIS Returns Unselected FY 2018 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 21, 2017
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Michigan, Minnesota & Mississippi
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Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times (5/31/17) *Using New Specific Date Format*
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Updated:
BALCA on Single Advertisements for Multiple Jobs Opportunities
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 21, 2017
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Updated:
BALCA Discusses Factors for “Professional or Trade Organizations”
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Visa Bulletin – August 2017
:
Updated:
AAO Processing Times – Released 7/5/17 (FY17 3rd Qtr.)*Using New Data Format
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Updated:
Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (4/30/17) *Using New Specific Date Format*
:
Updated:
Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/12/17
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 7, 2017
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Updated:
Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/14/17
:
Updated:
Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 6/10/16
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 7, 2017
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Updated:
Trump’s Travel Ban – Weekly List of Top News Stories!
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Updated:
BALCA Says Employer Efforts to Contact U.S. Applicants Lacked Good Faith
:
Updated:
The Supreme Court will allow part of Trump’s travel ban to be implemented
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Maine, Maryland & Massachusetts
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Updated:
USCIS updated FY2017 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr. #2)
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 23, 2017
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Kansas, Kentucky & Louisiana
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (4/30/17) *Using New Specific Date Format*
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Updated:
BALCA Says Link to HotJobs Is Not the Same as Posting the Job on the Employer’s Website
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 23, 2017
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Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Illinois, Indiana & Iowa
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Updated:
DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2017-Q2
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Updated:
BALCA Upholds Denial in Case Involving “On the Job” Experience
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Updated:
Visa Bulletin – July 2017
:
Updated:
Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate travel ban
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 9, 2017
:
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Undocumented Immigrants – Weekly List of Top News Stories!
:
Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Georgia, Hawaii & Idaho
:
Updated:
MVP Immigration Newsletter – May 2017
:
Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 9, 2017
:
Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Connecticut, Delaware & Florida
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Updated:
Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (3/31/17) *Using New Specific Date Format*
:
Updated:
BALCA Says Content Requirements for Ads Do Apply to SWA Job Orders
:
Updated:
Appeals court rules against President Trump’s revised Travel Ban
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 26, 2017
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Updated:
BALCA Upholds Denial for Failure to Specify Location of NOF Posting
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times (3/31/17) *Using New Specific Date Format*
:
Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Arkansas, California & Colorado
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 26, 2017
:
Updated:
Undocumented Immigrants – Weekly List of Top News Stories!
:
Updated:
Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Alabama, Alaska & Arizona
:
Updated:
Reminder – Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2018 H-1B Quota
:
Updated:
BALCA Says Content Requirements for Ads Do Not Apply to SWA Job Orders
:
Updated:
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – Weekly List of Top News Stories!
:
Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 12, 2017
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Updated:
Visa Bulletin – June 2017
:
Updated:
USCIS Completes Data Entry of FY 2018 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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Updated:
BALCA Says Employers Do Not Need to Document Posting Dates of NOF
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 12, 2017
:
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USCIS updated FY2017 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr. #1)
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Updated:
MVP Immigration Newsletter – April 2017
:
Updated:
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – Weekly List of Top News Stories!
:
Updated:
Scam Alert – DHS OIG Hotline Telephone Number Used in Scam to Obtain Personal Information
:
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BALCA Upholds Denial in Case Involving Home Office
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 28, 2017
:
Updated:
DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2017-Q1
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Updated:
BALCA Acknowledges Due Process Concerns But Upholds PERM Denial
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times (2/28/17) *Using New Specific Date Format
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 28, 2017
:
Updated:
Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2018 H-1B Quota
:
Updated:
Reminder – USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase
:
Updated:
Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 4/1/17 *Using New Data Format
:
Updated:
BALCA on Presumption of Delivery of DOL Mail
:
Updated:
Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) Issued by the Potomac Service Center (PSC) may need to be replaced!!
:
Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 14, 2017
:
Updated:
Visa Bulletin – May 2017
:
Updated:
BALCA OKs Omission of Language Requirement in NOF
:
Updated:
H-1B Cap (FY 2018) has been reached!
:
Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 14, 2017
:
Updated:
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – Weekly List of Top News Stories!
:
Updated:
MVP Immigration Newsletter – March 2017
:
Updated:
USCIS Announces Further Measures to Detect H-1B Visa Fraud and Abuse
:
Updated:
Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (1/31/17) *Using New Specific Date Format
:
Updated:
NO ROOM FOR ERROR – BALCA Says 20 CFR 656.11(b) Effectively Overruled HealthAmerica
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 31, 2017
:
Updated:
BALCA on Documenting Recruitment from the Employer’s Website
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Updated:
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for FY 2017
:
Updated:
Delay in NSC Processing of H-4/EAD Applications Filed with Premium Processing H-1Bs
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 31, 2017
:
Updated:
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – Weekly List of Top News Stories!
:
Updated:
On April 3, 2017, USCIS will start accepting H-1B Petitions for FY2018
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times (1/31/17) *Using New Specific Date Format
:
Updated:
Visa Bulletin – April 2017
:
Updated:
BALCA Finds Employer’s Attempts to Screen U.S. Workers Insufficient
:
Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 17, 2017
:
Updated:
Reminder – USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase
:
Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 17, 2017
:
Updated:
President Trump’s Revised Travel Ban – Notes from News Conference 3/6/17
:
Updated:
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE (end 1st half) – 2/28/17
:
Updated:
MVP Immigration Newsletter – February 2017
:
Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 3, 2017
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Updated:
Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (12/31/16) *Using New Specific Date Format
:
Updated:
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE (end 1st half) – 2/17/17
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 3, 2017
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times (12/31/16) *Using New Specific Date Format
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE (end 1st half) – 2/9/17
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Plight of the Undocumented Immigrants – Weekly List of Top News Stories!
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In honor of Presidents’ Day!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Feb. 17, 2017
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Reminder – USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase
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Visa Bulletin – March 2017
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USCIS Implementation of Jan. 27 Executive Order (Travel Ban)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Feb. 17, 2017
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DHS Statement on Compliance with Recent Court Order
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Wisconsin, Wyoming & Washington, D.C.
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – January 2017
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (11/30/16) *Using New Specific Date Format
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017
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USCIS updated FY2016 Performance Data – USCIS Victims of Crime Form I-918 (U Visa) (Qtr. #4)
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Virginia, Washington & West Virginia
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USCIS updated FY2016 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr. #4)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Feb. 3, 2017
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Texas, Utah & Vermont
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 1/1/17 *Using New Data Format
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2016-Q4
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (11/30/16) *Using New Specific Date Format
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Jan. 20, 2017
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – December 2016
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (10/31/16) *Using New Specific Date Format
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USCIS Now Uses Specific Dates to Show Case Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Jan. 20, 2017
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Oregon, Pennsylvania & Rhode Island
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Visa Bulletin – February 2017
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (10/31/16)
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 12/19/16
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – South Carolina, South Dakota & Tennessee
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Jan. 6, 2017
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 6/10/16
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/13/16
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/15/16
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 3/4/16
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/15/15
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016
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Reminder – USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase
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USCIS updated FY2016 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr. #3)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Dec. 23, 2016
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – New Mexico, New York & North Carolina
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Visa Bulletin – January 2017
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – November 2016
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 12/1/16
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Dec. 9, 2016
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2016 Statistics (Fourth Quarter)
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 12/1/16
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Dec. 9, 2016
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USCIS Teleconference – Form I-942, Request for Reduced Fee Process – 12/7/16
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – North Dakota, Ohio & Oklahoma
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Reminder – USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 11/1/16
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (9/30/16)
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Final Rule – Employment-Based Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Programs
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Nov. 25, 2016
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – October 2016
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USCIS Teleconference – Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification – 11/17/16
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/7/16
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Visa Bulletin – December 2016
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016
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Changes to Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Nevada, New Hampshire & New Jersey
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extended for Nepal
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Missouri, Montana & Nebraska
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USCIS Teleconference – Fee Rule Engagement with USCIS Director León Rodríguez – 11/2/16
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USCIS Immigration Filing Fees to Increase
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Oct. 28, 2016
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Michigan, Minnesota & Mississippi
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Statement by Secretary Johnson on Southwest Border Security – 10/17/16
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (8/31/16)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Oct. 28, 2016
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 10/1/16
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Maine, Maryland & Massachusetts
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Reminder – Diversity Visa (DV-2018) Lottery
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Visa Bulletin – November 2016
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Oct. 14, 2016
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Kansas, Kentucky & Louisiana
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/19/16
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Oct. 14, 2016
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – September 2016
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2016-Q3
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 9/1/16
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Illinois, Indiana & Iowa
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Sept. 30, 2016
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Connecticut, Delaware & Florida
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (7/31/16) – New Addition of YSC
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Sept. 30, 2016
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Watch out for Diversity Visa Program Fraud
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (7/31/16)
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Diversity Visa (DV-2018) Lottery
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Georgia, Hawaii & Idaho
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Sept. 16, 2016
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Celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day with Naturalization Ceremonies
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration – Sept. 2016
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Visa Bulletin – October 2016
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Sept. 16, 2016
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E-Verify Webinars On-Demand!
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Arkansas, California & Colorado
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – August 2016
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BALCA on Familial Relationship between Alien and Employer
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Celebrating Labor Day!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Sept. 2, 2016
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USCIS Seeks Comments on Proposed International Entrepreneur Rule
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Economic Power of New Americans (Update) – Alabama, Alaska & Arizona
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BALCA on Content of Supervised Recruitment Report
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Sept. 2, 2016
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USCIS News Alert Regarding Those Affected by Severe Storms in Louisiana
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USCIS Naturalizes New Citizens in celebration of National Park Service Centennial
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Resources for Citizenship – Find Local English and Citizenship Classes! – YouTube Update
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BALCA Finds No Regulatory Violation in Wage Error on ETA 9089
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USCIS Teleconference: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program – 8/29/16
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 19, 2016
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Transcript of USCIS-DOS-HHS Press Call on Syrian Refugee Processing – 8/5/16
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BALCA Finds Employer Failed to Investigate Qualifications of U.S. Applicants
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (6/30/16)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 19, 2016
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2016 Statistics (Third Quarter)
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BALCA Affirms Denial Where Web Ad Differed from ETA 9089
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Visa Bulletin – September 2016
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 8/1/16
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – July 2016
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 5, 2016
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BALCA Upholds Denial Due to Lack of Travel Language in NOF
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extended for El Salvador
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August 8 is the Deadline to Apply to Add 7 Months to a 17-Month STEM OPT Extension
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 5, 2016
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – New Mexico, New York & North Carolina
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USCIS Teleconference – Dialogue with USCIS Director León Rodríguez – 8/11/16
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (5/31/16)
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 7/1/16
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EB-5 USCIS Teleconference from Miami – (7-28-16)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 22, 2016
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BALCA Reverses Denial, Finds Nexus between Ads and Position on ETA 9089
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USCIS Returns Unselected FY 2017 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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USCIS Naturalizes 7,000 New Citizens over the Independence Day Holiday
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 22, 2016
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MVP Immigration Newsletter – June 2016
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BALCA on Single Advertisements for Multiple Jobs Opportunities
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Visa Bulletin – August 2016
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Resources for Citizenship – Find Local English and Citizenship Classes!
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – South Carolina, South Dakota & Tennessee
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 8, 2016
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BALCA En Banc Panel Says Proof of Job Order Publication Is Not Required
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Oregon, Pennsylvania & Rhode Islland
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 8, 2016
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Happy Independence Day!
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BALCA Upholds Denial of Certification Where Travel Not Mentioned in Ad
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USCIS Webinar – Updated InfoPass Appointment Scheduler (7/7/16)
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BALCA on Definition of College or University Teacher
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USCIS announces an Improved InfoPass Appointment Scheduler
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – North Dakota, Ohio & Oklahoma
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 24, 2016
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Las Vegas-Area Immigrants Will Receive Free Legal Consultations from Immigration Attorneys
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BALCA Vacates Denial Notwithstanding Incomplete ETA 9089
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 6/1/16
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 24, 2016
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (4/30/16)
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Nevada, New Hampshire & New Jersey
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USCIS Teleconference – H-2A and H-2B Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications – 6/29/16
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BALCA Rejects CO’s Strict Specifications for Ad Copies
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Visa Bulletin – July 2016
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 10, 2016
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Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program
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USCIS updated FY2016 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr. #2)
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BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is a Newspaper of General Circulation
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 10, 2016
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Missouri, Montana & Nebraska
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2016-Q2
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BALCA on Text of Radio Advertisements
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Stakeholder Teleconference/Meeting with USCIS Director León Rodríguez – 6/3/16
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 27, 2016
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BALCA Reverses Denial, Finding 3 out of 4 Recruitment Steps in Compliance
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extended for Honduras
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for FY 2016
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 29, 2016
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Michigan, Minnesota & Mississippi
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extended for Nicaragua
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BALCA Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Failing to Submit “Required Documentation”
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (3/31/16)
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 5/9/16
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 13, 2016
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BALCA Indicates that ETA 9089 Errors Might Be Addressed in Audit
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USCIS Completes Data Entry of FY 2017 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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Visa Bulletin – June 2016
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 13, 2016
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration – May 2016
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 5/2/16
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (2/29/16)
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Maine, Maryland & Massachusetts
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BALCA Finds CO’s Claim that ETA 9089 was Incomplete Untenable
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 29, 2016
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FY 2017 H-1B Cap Premium Processing to Begin May 12
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2016 Statistics (Second Quarter)
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Kansas, Kentucky & Louisiana
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Apr. 29, 2016
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (2/29/16)
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Illinois, Indiana & Iowa
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 4/18/16
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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2017 H-1B Quota
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 4/1/16
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 15, 2016
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Visa Bulletin – May 2016
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE (end 1st half) – 3/31/16
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Apr. 15, 2016
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H-1B Cap (FY 2017) has been reached!
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Current Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, Remains Effective After 3-31-16
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Georgia, Hawaii & Idaho
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2016-Q1
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 1, 2016
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Connecticut, Delaware & Florida
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USCIS updated FY2016 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr. #1)
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 3/24/16
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Apr. 1, 2016
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USCIS Reaches the H-2B Cap for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2016
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Arkansas, California & Colorado
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On April 1, 2016, USCIS will start accepting H-1B Petitions for FY2017
:
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (1/31/16)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Mar. 18, 2016
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Alabama, Alaska & Arizona
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 3/9/16
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Mar. 18, 2016
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 3/1/16
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Visa Bulletin – April 2016
:
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Wisconsin, Wyoming & District of Columbia
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Updated:
USCIS Teleconference – Combatting Immigration Scams
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Mar. 4, 2016
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Virginia, Washington & West Virginia
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Updated:
Important Reminder – H1B Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Cap Season opens April 1st
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/22/16
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Mar. 4, 2016
:
Updated:
DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2015-Q4
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Updated:
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/15/16
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Updated:
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2016 Statistics (First Quarter)
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Updated:
Impact of New Americans (2015) – Texas, Utah & Vermont
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times (12/31/15)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – South Carolina, South Dakota & Tennessee
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Updated:
USCIS to Welcome Nearly 20,000 New U.S. Citizens in Naturalization Ceremonies Around Presidents Day
:
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 2/1/16
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Feb. 19, 2016
:
Updated:
Impact of New Americans (2015) – Oregon, Pennsylvania & Rhode Islland
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Updated:
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/9/16
:
Updated:
Visa Bulletin – March 2016
:
Updated:
Important Reminder – H1B Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Cap Season opens April 1st
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Feb. 5, 2016
:
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – North Dakota, Ohio & Oklahoma
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration – February 2016
:
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Feb. 5, 2016
:
Updated:
Impact of New Americans (2015) – New Mexico, New York & North Carolina
:
Updated:
USCIS updated FY2015 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr. #4)
:
Updated:
Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 1/1/16
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times (11/30/15)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Jan. 22, 2016
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New Law Increases H-1B and L-1 Petition Fees
:
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 12/14/15
:
Updated:
USCIS Teleconference – EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program – 2/3/16
:
Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Jan. 22, 2016
:
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Nevada, New Hampshire & New Jersey
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Revised: Updated Service Center Processing Times (10/31/15)
:
Updated:
Visa Bulletin – February 2016
:
Updated:
The 2016 State of the Union Address is TONIGHT!
:
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FY2016 Cap for U Visas is filled
:
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Jan. 8, 2016
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Missouri, Montana & Nebraska
:
Updated:
USCIS updated FY2015 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr. #3)
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 10/31/15)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Jan. 8, 2016
:
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Happy New Year!
:
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A New Year’s Eve Wish!
:
Updated:
Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 7/24/15
:
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 6/12/15
:
Updated:
Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/15/15
:
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Happy Holidays!
:
Updated:
Immigration poem to celebrate the holiday season!
:
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Changes to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
:
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Michigan, Minnesota & Mississippi
:
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Attorney Kellie Lego has been selected to the SuperLawyers, Maryland Rising Stars List for 2016
:
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Maine, Maryland & Massachusetts
:
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 12/1/15
:
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Visa Bulletin – January 2016
:
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
:
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USCIS releases Fact Sheet on Refugee Security Screening
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Kansas, Kentucky & Louisiana
:
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/30/15
:
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
:
Updated:
USCIS updated FY2015 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr. #2)
:
Updated:
Impact of New Americans (2015) – Illinois, Indiana & Iowa
:
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Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration – December 2015
:
Updated:
Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 11/1/15
:
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USCIS updated FY2015 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr. #1)
:
Updated:
Happy Thanksgiving!
:
Updated:
Impact of New Americans (2015) – Georgia, Hawaii & Idaho
:
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 9/30/15)
:
Updated:
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/16/15
:
Updated:
USCIS Teleconference – Listening Session on Form I-864, Affidavit of Support – 11/19/15
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Connecticut, Delaware & Florida
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Visa Bulletin – December 2015
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Florida, Georgia & Iowa
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USCIS Will Host Naturalization Ceremonies to Honor Veterans and their Families
:
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Honoring our Veterans!
:
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USCIS Updates Welcome Guide for New Immigrants
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Nov. 13, 2015
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/2/15
:
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Pay Your N-400 Application Fee with Your Credit Card
:
Updated:
Impact of New Americans (2015) – Alabama, Arizona & California
:
Updated:
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2015 Statistics (Fourth Quarter)
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Oct. 30, 2015
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Virginia, Washington & West Virginia
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/14/15
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Oct. 30, 2015
:
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 8/31/15)
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Alert – USCIS Customers Affected by South Carolina Floods, Immigration Relief is Available
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Wisconsin, Wyoming & District of Columbia
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 10/1/15
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015
:
Updated:
Public Law 111-230 H-1B, L-1 Additional Fees Have Expired
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Visa Bulletin – November 2015
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Oct. 16, 2015
:
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Watch out for Diversity Visa Program Fraud
:
Updated:
Diversity Visa (DV-2017) Lottery Announced
:
Updated:
Upcoming Congressional Hearings on Immigration – October 2015
:
Updated:
Impact of New Americans (2015) – Texas, Utah & Vermont
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Oct. 2, 2015
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – South Carolina, South Dakota & Tennessee
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Visa Bulletin – October 2015 (Revised 9-25-15)
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Revised: Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 7/31/15)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Oct. 2, 2015
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UPDATE: REVISED Immigrant Numbers for October 2015
:
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Resources for Citizenship – Find Local English and Citizenship Classes!
:
Updated:
Impact of New Americans (2015) – Oregon, Pennsylvania & Rhode Islland
:
Updated:
Celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day with Naturalization Ceremonies
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 9/1/15
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 7/31/15)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Sept. 18, 2015
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Visa Bulletin – October 2015 (review changes)
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – North Dakota, Ohio & Oklahoma
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Sept. 18, 2015
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Alert – USCIS Announces Revised Procedures for Determining Visa Availability for Applicants Waiting to File for Adjustment of Status
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2015-Q3
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – New Mexico, New York & North Carolina
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Celebrating Labor Day!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, Sept. 4, 2015
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Alert – USCIS Simplifies the Immigrant Fee Payment Process
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Nevada, New Hampshire & New Jersey
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Revised: Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 6/30/15)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Sept. 4, 2015
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Alert: USCIS Discontinues Legacy e-Filing System
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 8/1/15
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Missouri, Montana & Nebraska
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 6/30/15)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 21, 2015
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EB-5 Regional Centers Naming Conventions – Be Careful!
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Michigan, Minnesota & Mississippi
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 21, 2015
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Visa Bulletin – September 2015
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USCIS Alerts Individuals Affected by Typhoon Soudelor to Available Immigration Relief Measures
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Maine, Maryland & Massachusetts
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Update for DACA Recipients Who Received 3-Year Work Permits
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 7, 2015
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 5/31/15)
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Kansas, Kentucky & Louisiana
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 7, 2015
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Some DACA Recipients Who Received 3-Year Work Permits Must Return Them Immediately
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 5/31/15)
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DACA – Updated Frequently Asked Questions
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Illinois, Indiana & Iowa
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 24, 2015
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Georgia, Hawaii & Idaho
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 5/31/15)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 24, 2015
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 7/1/15
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DACA Recipients with 3-Year EADs Issued After the Injunction Must Return them!
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Visa Bulletin – August 2015
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Connecticut, Delaware & Florida
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 10, 2015
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New Delaware Law allows Immigrant Driving Cards
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 4/30/15)
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Arkansas, California & Colorado
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 10, 2015
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Happy Independence Day!
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Georgia, Hawaii & Idaho
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USCIS Welcoming 4,000 New Citizens July 1-4 to Celebrate Independence Day
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Alabama, Alaska & Arizona
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 26, 2015
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DHS Announces TPS Designation for Nepal
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USCIS Teleconference – Original Guidelines for DACA and Renewal Process – 6/24/15
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Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 4/30/15)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 26, 2015
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DC-Area Immigrants Will Receive Free Legal Consultations from Immigration Attorneys
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DACA Renewal – Don’t Let Your Work Permit Expire
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times (as of 3/31/15)
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USCIS Reopened H-2B Cap for the Second Half of FY2015
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 12, 2015
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Visa Bulletin – July 2015
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2015-Q2
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 12, 2015
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USCIS Publishes Filing Guidance for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses
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Pocket DACA (Version 1.6) – Free app to help undocumented immigrants understand the DACA process
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USCIS Will Accept Only the New Version of Form I-907, Premium Processing
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DHS Resource Guide on Combating Violence Against Women
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 29, 2015
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 5/1/15
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Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses Final Rule is now in Effect!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 29, 2015
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Honoring all the men and women, who have died in military service for the United States!
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Reminder – DHS Extends Eligibility for EAD to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses – 5/26/15
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USCIS Temporarily Suspends Premium Processing for Extension of Stay H-1B Petitions
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Adopting Children Affected by the Earthquake in Nepal
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 15, 2015
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Reminder – DHS Extends Eligibility for EAD to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses – 5/26/15
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Visa Bulletin – June 2015
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USCIS Teleconference – National Spanish-Language Engagement (Enlace) – 5/20/15
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 15, 2015
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USCIS Alerts Nepali Nationals to Available Immigration Relief Measures
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Mississippi, Missouri & South Carolina
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USCIS Alerts Yemeni Nationals to Available Immigration Relief Measures
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USCIS Completes Data Entry of FY 2016 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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USCIS Spanish-language Teleconference – CAM Refugee/Parole Program – 5/6/15
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 1, 2015
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USCIS Will Accept ONLY the New Version of Form I-129 Beginning 5/1/15
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Sign Petition – Help Release Melida and Estrella from Family Detention
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Kansas, Louisiana & Michigan
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 1, 2015
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Texas, Arkansas & Idaho
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 4/1/15
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Will premium processing increase the chances of making the FY2016 H-1B quota?
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 17, 2015
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USCIS H-1B Premium Processing to Begin April 27
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Visa Bulletin – May 2015
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Reminder to Renew – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 17, 2015
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Fiscal Year 2015
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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2016 H-1B Quota
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H-1B Cap (FY 2016) has been reached!
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Maine, North Carolina & Ohio
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REGISTER TODAY for an Online Webinar with USCIS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 3, 2015
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2015-Q1
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USCIS Teleconference – CAM Refugee/Parole Program – 3/31/15
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 3, 2015
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Florida, Georgia & Iowa
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Reminder – FY2016 H1B CAP – Another Very Short Season Expected
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Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (Jan-Feb2015)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 20, 2015
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USCIS Resumes H-2B Adjudications – Premium Processing Remains Suspended!
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Impact of New Americans (2015) – Alabama, Arizona & California
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 3/1/15
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 20, 2015
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On April 1, 2015, USCIS will start accepting H-1B Petitions for FY2016
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Visa Bulletin – April 2015
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/27/15
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USCIS Temporarily Suspends Adjudication of H-2B Petitions As of 3/5/2015
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 6, 2015
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DHS Funding bill passed!
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Congress Approves One Week Funding Bill for DHS!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 6, 2015
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/13/15
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Immigration at the 2015 Oscars!
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DHS Extends Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses
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USCIS Stakeholder Teleconference with USCIS Director León Rodríguez – 2/25/15
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 20, 2015
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 2/1/15
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 20, 2015
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CBP Premieres New Welcome Videos for International Air Travelers
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Reminder – Expanded DACA will be available 2/18/15
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Reminder – FY2016 H1B CAP – Another Very Short Season Expected
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Visa Bulletin – March 2015
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 6, 2015
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 1/26/15
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2015 Statistics (First Quarter)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 6, 2015
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Expanded DACA will be available February 18, 2015
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Impact of New Americans – District of Columbia & United States (Overall)
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2014-Q4
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Talking to Kids about US Immigration
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 23, 2015
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Washington State, first-in-the-nation, moves around UPL by formally licensing non-lawyers to provide legal services
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Impact of New Americans – West Virginia, Wisconsin & Wyoming
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The 2015 State of the Union Address is tonight!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 23, 2015
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IG Report says Drones at the U.S. Border are Expensive and Not Effective
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Impact of New Americans – Vermont, Virginia & Washington
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 1/1/15
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Visa Bulletin – February 2015
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 9, 2015
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 12/26/14
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Impact of New Americans – Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island & South Carolina
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 9, 2015
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 1/17/14
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Happy New Year!
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A New Year’s Eve Wish!
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BALCA Finds Employee’s Letter Sufficient Evidence of Required Skills
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/25/14
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 2/14/14
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Happy Holidays!
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Immigration poem to celebrate the holiday season!
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Impact of New Americans – North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio & Oklahoma
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 12/12/14
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 19, 2014
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Impact of New Americans – South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas & Utah
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BALCA Reverses Denial Where CO Failed to Timely Rule on Motion
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Attorney Kellie Lego has been selected to the SuperLawyers, Maryland Rising Stars List for 2015
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 19, 2014
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FY2016 H1B CAP – Another Very Short Season Expected
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Visa Bulletin – January 2015
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 12/1/14
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/28/14
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 5, 2014
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2014 Statistics
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Impact of New Americans – New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico & New York
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BALCA Says ETA 9089 Lacks “Free Form Space” for Clarifying Eligibility
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 5, 2014
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Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Certain Individuals Who Are the Parents of U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents (Deferred Action for Parental Accountability – DAPA)
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Happy Thanksgiving
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Expanded DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Widening the Reach)
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Impact of New Americans – Missouri, Montana, Nebraska & Nevada
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/17/14
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The President’s Immigration Accountability Executive Actions
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 21, 2014
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FINALLY Taking Action on Immigration – President Obama is Expected to Address the Nation Tonight!
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Impact of New Americans – Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota & Mississippi
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 11/1/14
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 21, 2014
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Impact of New Americans – Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine & Maryland
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Visa Bulletin – December 2014
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Honoring our Veterans!
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/31/14
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 7, 2014
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BALCA Finds Employer’s Attempts to Screen U.S. Workers Insufficient
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Impact of New Americans – Illinois, Indiana, Iowa & Kansas
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 7, 2014
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BALCA Says Attempts to Explain NOF Deficiencies Are Almost Certainly Destined to Fail
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/17/14
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DACA – Updated Frequently Asked Questions
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Impact of New Americans – Florida, Georgia, Hawaii & Idaho
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 10/1/14
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 24, 2014
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/10/14
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BALCA on Familial Relationship between Alien and Employer
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Impact of New Americans – California, Colorado, Connecticut & Delaware
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 24, 2014
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IPC – Executive Grants of Temporary Immigration Relief, 1956-Present
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Impact of New Americans – Alabama, Alaska, Arizona & Arkansas
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BALCA on Content of Supervised Recruitment Report
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Visa Bulletin – November 2014
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 10, 2014
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/3/14
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USCIS – Some Biometric Appointment Notices Issued in Error
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BALCA Finds No Regulatory Violation in Wage Error on ETA 9089
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 10, 2014
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A Look on the Inside: November 2014 Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Form I-9 Webinar is now available On-Demand
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Diversity Visa (DV-2016) Lottery Announced
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times
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BALCA Finds Employer Failed to Investigate Qualifications of U.S. Applicants
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 26, 2014
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/12/14
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India EB-2 may Retrogress to 2005
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USCIS Teleconference – H-1B Filing Tips and Religious Workers Engagement – 10/9/14
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 26, 2014
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2014 Statistics (Fourth Quarter*)
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BALCA Affirms Denial Where Web Ad Differed from ETA 9089
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Celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day with Naturalization Ceremonies – 9/17/14
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 9/1/14
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President Obama Delays Executive Action on Immigration
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 12, 2014
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Visa Bulletin – October 2014
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USCIS Teleconference – Quarterly EB-5 Stakeholder Engagement – 9/10/14
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 12, 2014
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Deportation Rally marches from ICE to the White House
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2014 Statistics (Third Quarter)
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MVP Law Group, P.A. wins AWARD for the “Best Law Firm for Temporary Visas – USA”
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BALCA Upholds Denial Due to Lack of Travel Language in NOF
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Celebrating Labor Day!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 29, 2014
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China EB-5 “Unavailable” for Remainder of FY2014
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/22/14
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BALCA Upholds Denial of Certification Where Travel Not Mentioned in Ad
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 29, 2014
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Characteristics of Individuals Requesting and Approved for DACA
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2014-Q3
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USCIS Stakeholder Teleconference – DACA Renewal Process – 8/21/14
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/8/14
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BALCA on Single Advertisements for Multiple Jobs Opportunities
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 15, 2014
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USCIS Stakeholder Teleconference with Director León Rodríguez – 8/14/14
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Visa Bulletin – September 2014
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 15, 2014
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A Korean Language Conversation with USCIS on DACA
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 8/1/14
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 7/25/14
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Excerpt from MVP Law Group’s July 2014 Immigration Newsletter
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BALCA En Banc Panel Says Proof of Job Order Publication Is Not Required
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 1, 2014
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Jamaican National convicted of Marriage Fraud
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Interactive Map: Where Unaccompanied Immigrant Children are finding temporary homes
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BALCA on Definition of College or University Teacher
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 1, 2014
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BALCA Vacates Denial Notwithstanding Incomplete ETA 9089
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House GOP Working Group releases Recommendations on Humanitarian Crisis at the Southern Border
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 7/18/14
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Leon Rodriguez Sworn in as USCIS Director
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 18, 2014
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BALCA Rejects CO’s Strict Specifications for Ad Copies
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 7/1/14
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 18, 2014
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Visa Bulletin – August 2014
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President Obama Asks Congress for $3.7 Billion for Border Crisis
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USCIS held over 100 Naturalization Ceremonies across the country from June 30 to July 4!
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 6/30/14
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USCIS updated FY2014 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr#2)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 4, 2014
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Happy Fourth of July!
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BALCA Reverses Denial, Finds Nexus between Ads and Position on ETA 9089
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USCIS updated FY2014 Performance Data – All Form Types (Qtr#1)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 4, 2014
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Watch “Documented” Sunday, June 29, at 9 p.m. on CNN
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U.S. Senate has confirmed Leon Rodriguez to be the next Director of USCIS
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2nd Half FY2014 – 1st Half FY2015
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BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is a Newspaper of General Circulation
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2014 Statistics (Third Quarter)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 20, 2014
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 6/11/14
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BALCA on Text of Radio Advertisements
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2014 Statistics (Second Quarter)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 20, 2014
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Pocket DACA – Free app to help undocumented immigrants understand the DACA process – iPhone and Android
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 6/1/14
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Visa Bulletin – July 2014
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BALCA Reverses Denial, Finding 3 out of 4 Recruitment Steps in Compliance
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 5/30/14
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 6, 2014
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Availability of Visa Numbers for EB-3 China – June 2014 Visa Bulletin
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BALCA Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Failing to Submit “Required Documentation”
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 6, 2014
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Obama – Delay Results of Immigration Deportation Review by DHS
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Asylum in the United States
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 5/16/14
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BALCA Finds CO’s Claim that ETA 9089 was Incomplete Untenable
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Memorial Day
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 23, 2014
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2014-Q2
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BALCA Indicates that ETA 9089 Errors Might Be Addressed in Audit
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 5/1/14
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 23, 2014
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BALCA Finds Omission of Notarized Statement in Audit Response Immaterial
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DHS Proposes Reforms to Attract and Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 5/2/14
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USCIS At Your Fingertips!
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Visa Bulletin – June 2014
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 9, 2014
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BALCA Discusses Advertisements Placed by Private Employment Firms
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AILA’s Citizenship Day 2014 was a SUCCESS on Many Levels!
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 9, 2014
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BALCA on Single Advertisements for Multiple Jobs Opportunities
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Beginning May 5th USCIS will only accept the Most Recent Version of Form N-400
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DOJ releases Asylum Statistics for FY2009-2013
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 4/18/14
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 4/1/14
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 25, 2014
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RFEs for Expiring Medical Exams (More than One (1) year old)
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times
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USCIS H-1B Premium Processing to Begin April 28
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 25, 2014
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BALCA Discusses Factors for “Professional or Trade Organizations”
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Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Ineligibilities – FY2013 DOS Statistical Table
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 4/4/14
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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AILA-DC Attorneys Will Provide Free Citizenship Assistance on April 26, 2014
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USCIS Conducted Lottery for FY2015 H1B CAP – April 10, 2014
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 11, 2014
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Visa Bulletin – May 2014
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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2015 H-1B Quota
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H-1B Cap (FY 2015) has been reached!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 11, 2014
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On April 1, 2014, USCIS started accepting H-1B Petitions for FY2015
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Will premium processing increase the chances of making the FY2015 H-1B quota?
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 3/28/14
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DACA Statistics – DACA Quarterly Report FY2014-Q1
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BALCA Says Employer Efforts to Contact U.S. Applicants Lacked Good Faith
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 28, 2014
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BALCA Says Link to HotJobs Is Not the Same as Posting the Job on the Employer’s Website
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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H-1B (FY2015) Season is quickly approaching, projecting another short season!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 28, 2014
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 3/7/14
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Affordable Care Act Update: Helpful Hints about Immigration Status
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Customer Service Tools Outage ALERT – 3/19/14
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H-1B (FY2015) Season is quickly approaching, projecting another short season!
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BALCA Upholds Denial in Case Involving “On the Job” Experience
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 14, 2014
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BALCA Says Content Requirements for Ads Do Apply to SWA Job Orders
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Visa Bulletin – April 2014
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H-1B (FY2015) Season is quickly approaching, projecting another short season!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 14, 2014
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 3/1/14
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2014 Statistics (First Quarter)
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BALCA Upholds Denial for Failure to Specify Location of NOF Posting
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/21/14
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USCIS Introduces e-Request, an Enhanced Online Customer Service Tool
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 28, 2014
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2013 Statistics
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H-1B (FY2015) Season is quickly approaching, projecting another short season!
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BALCA Says Content Requirements for Ads Do Not Apply to SWA Job Orders
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 28, 2014
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 2/7/14
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BALCA Says Employers Do Not Need to Document Posting Dates of NOF
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 2/1/14
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Presidents’ Day
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 14, 2014
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H-1B (FY2015) Season is quickly approaching, projecting another short season!
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Visa Bulletin – March 2014
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BALCA Upholds Denial in Case Involving Home Office
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 14, 2014
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USCIS Teleconference Invitation – Revised Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
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NJ woman admits to immigration fraud! – BEWARE OF NOTARIOS
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USCIS Launches Redesigned Interactive Voice Response System
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 1/24/14
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BALCA Acknowledges Due Process Concerns But Upholds PERM Denial
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 31, 2014
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SOTU 2014 and Immigration Reform
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H-1B (FY2015) Season is quickly approaching, projecting another short season!
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BALCA on Presumption of Delivery of DOL Mail
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 31, 2014
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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USCIS Invitation – National Creole Language Engagement (Konsèy)
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 1/10/14
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BALCA OKs Omission of Language Requirement in NOF
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 17, 2014
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 1/1/14
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DOS Alert – Mexico F2A visa preference category is expected to retrogress
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NO ROOM FOR ERROR – BALCA Says 20 CFR 656.11(b) Effectively Overruled HealthAmerica
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 17, 2014
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Visa Bulletin – February 2014
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 12/30/13
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BALCA Says Laid-Off U.S. Worker was Rejected for a Lawful, Job-Related Reason
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/12/13
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 3, 2014
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 6/21/13
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Happy New Year!
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/10/13
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 3, 2014
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 3/15/13
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 2/15/13
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Happy Holidays!
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 1/18/13
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 7/20/12
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 20, 2013
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January INFOPASS Availability is limited for WAS and BAL field offices
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BALCA on Documenting Recruitment from the Employer’s Website
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 11/1/13
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 20, 2013
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Visa Bulletin – January 2014
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AILA and AIC Staff and Members joined together to Fast for Immigration Reform
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FY2014 Cap for U Visas is filled
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/29/13
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En Banc Panel Resolves BALCA Dispute Over Prevailing Wage Documentation
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 6, 2013
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Student and Exchange Visitor Program withdrawn from UNVA
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USCIS Invitation – National Spanish-Language Engagement (Enlace)
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BALCA Remands, Says Ads Would Not Prevent U.S. Workers from Applying
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 6, 2013
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Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/13/12
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Happy Thanksgiving
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Update on the Processing Times for Form I-130
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/15/13
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BALCA on Travel Requirements and Multi-Position Notices of Filing
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 22, 2013
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USCIS Teleconference – 2D Barcode Forms Technology – Tuesday, 11/6/13
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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BALCA Rejects Newspaper HQ as Determinative in Evaluating Area of Intended Employment
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 22, 2013
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BALCA Discusses Substantially Equivalent Alternative Requirements
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Wrap-up – Forum on Potential Immigration Reform and Stopping Notario Fraud
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Visa Bulletin – December 2013
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Attorney Kellie Lego has been selected to the SuperLawyers, Maryland Rising Stars List for 2014
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Honoring our Veterans!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 8, 2013
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USCIS Launches Redesigned Website
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/1/13
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BALCA Reverses Denial Finding Job Order Form Deficient
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 8, 2013
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****WE ARE MOVING….. New Office Address EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2013:
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****WE ARE MOVING….. New Office Address EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2013:
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USCIS’s new online Change of Address Tool is now available
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USCIS Warning: Watch out for Diversity Visa Program Fraud
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BALCA Interprets Drafting of Alternative Requirements on the ETA 9089
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AILA-DC’s FORUM ON POTENTIAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND STOPPING “NOTARIO” FRAUD – SAT., OCT. 26th
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 25, 2013
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/18/13
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BALCA Reverses CO’s Denial, Discusses Recruitment for “Roving” Positions
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 25, 2013
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USCIS Message: Important Information on Form I-129 H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B Petitions
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SIV Program for Iraqi Nationals has been Extended
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Government Shutdown is over!
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Senate Reaches Deal that Would End Government Shutdown
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 10/4/13
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BALCA Upholds Denial for Failure to Investigate Applicant’s Qualifications
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Visa Bulletin – November 2013
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 11, 2013
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Police arrest 8 House members at immigration rally in DC
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BALCA Says Drug Testing and Background Checks are “Requirements” for Recruitment Purposes
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 10/1/13
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 11, 2013
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E-Verify is UNAVAILABLE due to the Federal Government Shutdown
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Updated:
BALCA Rejects Employer’s Use of Washington Examiner for PERM Ads
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What Happens During a Government Shutdown (Updated 10/1/13)
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/20/13
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What Happens If the Government Shuts Down? – Updated 9/30/13
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 27, 2013
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Employment-Based Quota Limit Reached for FY2013
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DACA Report released by the Center for American Progress
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BALCA on Calculating 180-Day Period for Filing under 20 CFR §656.17(e)
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USCIS Announces FY 2013 Grants
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 27, 2013
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Diversity Visa (DV-2015) Lottery Announced
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/13/13
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DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 8/31/13
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BALCA Reverses Denial, Finds Prevailing Wage Variance De Minimus
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 13, 2013
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FY2013 Cap for U Visas is filled
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Visa Bulletin – October 2013
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BALCA Says Attempts to Explain NOF Deficiencies Are Almost Certainly Destined to Fail
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 13, 2013
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/30/13
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SIV Program for Iraqi Nationals to Expire on 9/30/13
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BALCA on Familial Relationship between Alien and Employer
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/23/13
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Happy Labor Day!
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 30, 2013
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Pocket DACA – Free smartphone app to help undocumented immigrants understand the DACA process
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BALCA on Content of Supervised Recruitment Report
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 30, 2013
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Impact of New Americans: West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming & The United States*
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DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 7/31/13
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Updated:
DHS Report – Estimates of the Legal Permanent Resident Population in 2012
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Updated:
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/9/13
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BALCA Finds No Regulatory Violation in Wage Error on ETA 9089
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 16, 2013
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 8/12/13
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Visa Bulletin – September 2013
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BALCA Finds Employer Failed to Investigate Qualifications of U.S. Applicants
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 16, 2013
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/5/13
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BALCA Affirms Denial Where Web Ad Differed from ETA 9089
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Join the USCIS Idea Community
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Updated:
Impact of New Americans: Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia & Washington
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 2, 2013
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FAQs on Same-Sex Marriages and Immigration
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BALCA Upholds Denial Due to Lack of Travel Language in NOF
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Impact of New Americans: New Mexico, New Jersey, Oklahoma & Oregon
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 2, 2013
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USCIS Annual Reports to Congress on H-1B Petitions & Characteristics
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Updated:
OFLC’s Updated Factsheets, Third Quarter FY2013
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Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Updated:
Impact of New Americans: Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts & Michigan
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BALCA Upholds Denial of Certification Where Travel Not Mentioned in Ad
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DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 6/30/13
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 19, 2013
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Legal Information BLOG AWARD for 2013
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Impact of New Americans: Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska & New Hampshire
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BALCA on Single Advertisements for Multiple Jobs Opportunities
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 19, 2013
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times – 7/2/13
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Visa Bulletin – August 2013
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 7/8/13
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BALCA En Banc Panel Says Proof of Job Order Publication Is Not Required
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Impact of New Americans: Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia*& Idaho
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 5, 2013
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Happy Fourth of July!
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Impact of New Americans: Missouri, Nevada, North Dakota & Ohio
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BALCA on Definition of College or University Teacher
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 5, 2013
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Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on the Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA
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Updated:
Impact of New Americans: Alaska, Indiana, Georgia & Maine
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BALCA Vacates Denial Notwithstanding Incomplete ETA 9089
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DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 5/31/13
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 21, 2013
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BALCA Rejects CO’s Strict Specifications for Ad Copies
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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Updated:
Free E-Verify Webinar on Employees Rights
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 21, 2013
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Resources for Citizenship – Find Local English and Citizenship Classes!
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Impact of New Americans: Tennessee, Texas, Utah & Vermont
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Visa Bulletin – July 2013
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BALCA Reverses Denial, Finds Nexus between Ads and Position on ETA 9089
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 6/3/13
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 7, 2013
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Impact of New Americans: New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island & South Carolina
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Update – FY 2013 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program extended
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DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 4/30/13
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 7, 2013
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Now is the Time – Urge Your Senators to Pass a Workable Immigration Reform Bill!
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Impact of New Americans: Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky & Minnesota
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 5/28/13
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Updated:
Memorial Day – Honoring the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 24, 2013
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Impact of New Americans: Delaware, Florida, Hawaii & Illinois
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BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is a Newspaper of General Circulation
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 24, 2013
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Update on Receipt Notices for FY2014 H-1B Cap Cases
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Impact of New Americans: Alabama, Arizona, California & Connecticut
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The future of all Californians depends upon the success of immigrants – Governor of California
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Help Us Improve the Bill – Senator Marco Rubio
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Visa Bulletin – June 2013
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Effects of the proposed immigration reform legislation on Social Security
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 10, 2013
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BALCA on Text of Radio Advertisements
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BALCA Reverses Denial, Finding 3 out of 4 Recruitment Steps in Compliance
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Beginning May 7, 2013, employers must only use the new Form I-9 with a revision date of 03/08/2013
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 10, 2013
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Updated:
2014 Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2014) results are now available
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Updated:
Q&A: The Senate Immigration Bill
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Updated:
DOS’s Updated Factsheets, Visa Statistics FY2012
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Updated:
DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 3/31/13
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BALCA Finds CO’s Claim that ETA 9089 was Incomplete Untenable
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 26, 2013
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FREE Revised Form I-9 Webinars
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 4/23/13
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BALCA Discusses Advertisements Placed by Private Employment Firms
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 26, 2013
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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Update on FY2014 H-1B Cap Cases
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Updated:
OFLC’s Updated Factsheets, Second Quarter FY2013
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Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation – April 17
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Visa Bulletin – May 2013
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 12, 2013
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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2014 H-1B Quota
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Updated:
DHS Annual Report – FY2012 Statistics on Naturalizations
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FY 2014 H-1B Cap – Lottery Conducted 4/7/2013
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 12, 2013
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FY2014 – H1B CAP HAS BEEN REACHED
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The White House is asking for your Immigration Story
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DHS Annual Report – FY2012 Statistics on Legal Permanent Residents
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Revised – Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Updated:
USCIS Revises Public Hours of National Customer Service Center
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 29, 2013
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Will premium processing increase the chances of making the H-1B quota?
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Updated:
“Path to Citizenship” – Senate Plan proposes time periods
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H-1B cap opens April 1st
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Updated:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 29, 2013
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 3/15/2013
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DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 3/14/13
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Updated:
USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2014 on April 1, 2013
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Updated:
Immigration Reform – President meets with Religious Community
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Important Reminder – H-1B cap opens April 1st
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H1B CAP NEWS: USCIS Announcement Regarding Premium Processing for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 15, 2013
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Visa Bulletin – April 2013
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I-9 Audit, Are You Ready?
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Undocumented Immigrants – five details you need to know
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 15, 2013
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Import Our Workers or Import Our Food
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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Immigration Wars, the book!
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Sequestration forces ICE to release detainees
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 1, 2013
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Virtual March for “Smart” Immigration Reform
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Hearing on How E-Verify Works
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Senator McCain defends Immigration Reform at Town Hall Meetings
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 1, 2013
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E-Verify Receives High Ratings in Customer Satisfaction
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The WHYs of Immigration Reform
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USCIS Releases New DACA Statistics through 2/14/13 – UPDATE
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USCIS Celebrates Presidents’ Day all week
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State of the Union Address and Immigration Reform
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 15, 2013
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Visa Bulletin – March 2013
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New White House Website for Immigration Reform
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Updated:
The 2013 State of the Union Address is tonight!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 15, 2013
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Updated:
Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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Updated:
What is the Travel Policy for DACA Recipients?
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Creating New Options – The Startup Visa for Qualified Alien Entrepreneurs
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 1, 2013
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Reminder: USCIS Immigrant Fee Takes Effect on Feb. 1
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Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 1/18/2013
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 1, 2013
:
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USCIS Policy Manual Webinars
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Updated:
USCIS updates FAQs for DACA – 1/18/2013
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USCIS Releases New DACA Statistics through January 17, 2013 – UPDATE
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Secretary Napolitano Announces Final Rule to Support Family Unity During Waiver Process
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Today is a very special day for the United States of America
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 18, 2013
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USCIS Begins Transition to Online Centralized Policy Manual
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U.S. Embassy Mexico Expands Expedited Visa Processing
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USCIS NCSC has adds Saturday Hours
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 18, 2013
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Visa Bulletin – February 2013
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Updated:
The Early Bird Catches the Worm – FY14 H1B Cap Season
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Payment Irregularities Spark Increase in PERM Audits
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 4, 2013
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New Year, New Visa Services: Easier, More Convenient Appointment System for U.S. Visas – Abu Dhabi, UAE
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 7/20/12
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Happy New Year!
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 4, 2013
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 6/22/12
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/25/12
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/13/12
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Happy Holidays!
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U.S. and Canada announce agreement to share some Visa and Immigration Information
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 21, 2012
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 12/14/2012
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USCIS Releases New DACA Statistics through December 13, 2012 – UPDATE
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Implementation of New USCIS Immigrant Fee Feb. 1
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 21, 2012
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Former INS employee, 6 others indicted in marriage fraud scheme
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VISA Bulletin – January 2013
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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Pennsylvania woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud
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EAD – The Ins and Outs as an Option for Employment
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 7, 2012
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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USCIS Develops Tools to Help Foreign Entrepreneurs Create and Grow Businesses in the United States
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ACHIEVE Act
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 7, 2012
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/26/2012
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USCIS Reminds Eligible Nationals of Haiti to Re-register for Temporary Protected Status
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USCIS Releases New DACA Statistics through November 15, 2012
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CBP Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program Arrives at BWI
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 23, 2012
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Massachusetts Governor Grants In-State Tuition to Undocumented Immigrants granted DACA
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National Spanish-language Engagement – A Conversation with USCIS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 23, 2012
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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National Leaders Call for Immigration Reform – Quotes
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USCIS Publishes Improved Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
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The new USCIS Employee Rights Webinar for Form I-9 and E-Verify
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VISA Bulletin – December 2012
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 9, 2012
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AILA Calls on President Obama to Move Forward on Bipartisan Immigration Reform
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Diversity Visa 2014 (DV-2014) Program is now closed
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USCIS Reminds Individuals Affected by Hurricane Sandy of Temporary Immigration Relief Measures
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 9, 2012
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Kansas corporation admits knowingly hiring illegal alien to run McDonald’s franchise
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Question 4, Maryland’s Dream Act – Ballot Question Language
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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USCIS Notice of Field Office Closings (10/30/2012)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 26, 2012
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Mass. Immigrant Advocacy group registers 4,000 immigrants to vote
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 26, 2012
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USCIS Program Extension Alert
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Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (Jan-Sept 2012)
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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VISA Bulletin – November 2012
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USCIS Announces a New Filing Option on behalf of Canadian TN Nonimmigrants
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 12, 2012
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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USCIS Launches Spanish-language I-9 Central
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2012 Statistics
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 12, 2012
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S. 3245 – 3-year Extension of EB-5, E-Verify, Religious Worker, and Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver (Updated 9/28/12)
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APPLY TODAY for the 2014 Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2014) – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 28, 2012
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Diversity Visa Program Scam Alert
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Diversity Visa (DV-2014) Lottery – APPLY BEGINNING October 2, 2012 – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 28, 2012
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AILA VSC Practice Alert: Projected Processing Times for H-1B Cap Petitions at the VSC
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Celebrate Citizenship Day! (September 17, 2012)
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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S. 3245 – 3-year Extension of EB-5, E-Verify, Religious Worker, and Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Programs (Updated 9/14/12)
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Social Security Number — Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 14, 2012
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The U.S. Embassy Announces a New Visa Processing System throughout India
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DHS Advises On Various DACA Process Questions
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OCTOBER 2012 VISA Bulletin
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 14, 2012
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Is an Amended H-1B Petition Required When the Worksite Changes?
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Immigration Highlights from the Republican and Democratic Party Platforms
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H-1B CAP Processing Update – USCIS Is Trying
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 31, 2012
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Green Card Process
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Non-Immigrant Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Checklist for India
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 31, 2012
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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2013 H-1B Quota
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – SPECIAL: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Q&A Forum, Friday, August 17, 2012
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
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SEPTEMBER 2012 VISA Bulletin
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 17, 2012
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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Advance Submission of Documents Discontinued at U.S. Consulate Hyderabad
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 3, 2012
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H-1B Extensions: Do I qualify under AC21 §104(c) or §106(a)?
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“Deferred Action” for Undocumented Youth
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IMMIGRATION-RELATED AUDITS: What Employers Need to Know
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 3, 2012
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 20, 2012
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 20, 2012
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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AUGUST 2012 VISA BULLETIN
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 6, 2012
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 6, 2012
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 22, 2012
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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JULY 2012 VISA BULLETIN
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 22, 2012
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H-1B FY2013 CAP HAS BEEN REACHED
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 8, 2012
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 8, 2012
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 25, 2012
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USCIS Delay in Receipting I-129 Petitions
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 11, 2012
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JUNE 2012 VISA BULLETIN
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 11, 2012
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 27, 2012
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China-Mainland Born and India EB-2 FY2012 Annual Limit Reached
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 27, 2012
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AILA and Partners to Help Thousands Apply for Citizenship on Saturday, April 21st
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UPDATE: USCIS National Customer Service Center
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 13, 2012
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USCIS Changes Look and Feel of Form I-797C
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 13, 2012
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MAY 2012 VISA BULLETIN
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H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNT
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DOS Confirms China-Mainland Born and India EB-2 Cut-offs
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Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 30, 2012
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Predictions on EB-2 Priority Date Movement in FY2012 for China-mainland Born and India
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 30, 2012
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 16, 2012
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APRIL 2012 VISA BULLETIN
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 16, 2012
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 2, 2012
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 2, 2012
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 17, 2012
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FY2013 H1B CAP – MVP EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 17, 2012
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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MARCH 2012 VISA BULLETIN
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 3, 2012
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 3, 2012
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Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools as of January 12, 2012
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 20, 2012
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 20, 2012
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U.S. Consulate General in Chennai will no longer process Immigrant Visas
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FEBRUARY 2012 VISA BULLETIN
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 6, 2012
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 6, 2012
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Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (October – December 2011)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 23, 2011
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Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools as of December 16, 2011
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 23, 2011
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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JANUARY 2012 VISA BULLETIN
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 9, 2011
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Countries with Limited or No U.S. Visa Services
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State Department Supports Global Travel Growth
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U.S. Department of State Expedites Student Visa Processing
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, December 9, 2011
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Update on I-797 Approval Notices
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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2012 H-1B Quota
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AILA Recognizes H-1B Cap Reached; Recommends Changes to System
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USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2012 H-1B Cap
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 25, 2011
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 25, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 11, 2011
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DECEMBER 2011 VISA BULLETIN
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 11, 2011
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Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (August-October 2011)
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Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools as of October 31, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 28, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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LATEST UPDATE: DOL Processing of Prevailing Wage Determinations
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USCIS to return to existing process of sending I-797 Originals to G-28 Attorneys on Record
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 28th, 2011
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 14, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, October 14th, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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NOVEMBER 2011 VISA BULLETIN
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APPLY TODAY for the 2013 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
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APPLY BEGINNING October 4, 2011 for the 2013 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 30th, 2011
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 30th, 2011
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: DOL Temporarily Suspends the Processing of Prevailing Wage Determinations
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 16th, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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LATEST UPDATE: DOL Temporarily Suspends the Processing of Prevailing Wage Determinations
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October 2011 Visa Bulletin
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 16th, 2011
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 2nd, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (July-August 2011)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, September 2nd, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: DOL Temporarily Suspends the Processing of Prevailing Wage Determinations
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UPDATE: H-2B VISA CAP COUNTS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 19th, 2011
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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BALCA Constrained Procedurally to Affirm Denial
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 19th, 2011
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UPDATE: DOL Temporarily Suspends the Processing of Prevailing Wage Determinations
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September 2011 Visa Bulletin
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Remanded – Did the CO elevate form over substance?
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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Issue: Where an Employer receives two different PWDs based on its primary and alternative minimum requirements, which PWD must the employer use?
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 5th, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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Questions & Answers: USCIS Issues Guidance Memorandum on Establishing the “Employee-Employer Relationship” in H-1B Petitions
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MythBuster: Did the Obama Administration grant amnesty on June 17?
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 5th, 2011
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Changing Your Address with USCIS/DOS/EOIR/BIA
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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DOL Experiencing Delays in Processing Prevailing Wage Determinations
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 22nd, 2011
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 22nd, 2011
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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August 2011 Visa Bulletin
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Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (June 2011)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 8th, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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USCIS Welcomes More than 24,000 New Citizens During Fourth of July Celebrations
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 8th, 2011
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BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is Not a Professional Journal
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BALCA Affirms Denial, Finds Recruitment Report Insufficient
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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BALCA Finds No Business Necessity for 2-Year Experience Requirement for Cook
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BALCA Questions Materiality of Omissions on the PERM Form
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BALCA Assesses Feasibility of Training a U.S. Worker
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 24th, 2011
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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BALCA Remands – Evidence of Employer’s FEIN was Sufficient
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 24th, 2011
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BALCA Vacated Denial – Issue: Alternative Job Requirements
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BALCA Affirms Denial – Issue: Alternative Job Requirements
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BALCA Affirms Denial – Lack of Evidence of Ability to Pay
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 10th, 2011
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July 2011 Visa Bulletin
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BALCA Affirms Denial – NOF with Wage Equal to 99.51% of Prevailing Wage is Insufficient
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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BALCA Reverses CO Decision – Employee Referral Program Sufficiently Documented
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 10th, 2011
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Secure Communities – Deportation with no prior criminal record
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USCIS Secure Mail Initiative
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 27th, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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BALCA Remands for Materiality Assessment of Section M-1
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 27th, 2011
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BALCA Affirmed Denial – Proof of Job Order Placement Required
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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BALCA Affirmed – Must Document Employee Referral Program Recruitment Efforts
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BALCA Vacates Denial in the Interest of Fundamental Fairness
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June 2011 Visa Bulletin
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 13th, 2011
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BALCA Remands – Employer’s Job Search web advertisement met requirements of 20 CFR §656.17(f)
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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BALCA Finds SWA Job Order Must Comply with §656.17(f)
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 13th, 2011
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BALCA Affirmed Denial – Evidence of Recruitment with Private Employment Firms
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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BALCA Affirmed Denial of Unsigned ETA 9089 Submitted by Mail
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 29, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 29th, 2011
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LATEST UPDATE: ICE Secure Communities Program in Maryland Counties
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Immigration in 2011 – Part 8 of 10, Restrictions on Immigration That Hurt Families
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 15, 2011
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UPDATE: ICE Secure Communities Program in Maryland Counties
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Immigration in 2011 – Part 7 of 10, Attacks on the 14th Amendment
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
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May 2011 Visa Bulletin
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 15th, 2011
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UPDATE: What Happens If The Government Shuts Down?
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What Happens If The Government Shuts Down?
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MD – PG County Public School System & H-1B Visa Program Violations
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Immigration in 2011 – Part 6 of 10, Limiting the Opportunity for a Fair Hearing and Due Process
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 1, 2011
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USCIS will begin to accept H1B Petitions for FY2012 on April 1, 2011
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Immigration in 2011 – Part 5 of 10, Punitive Enforcement Approaches
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ICE Secure Communities Program in Maryland Counties
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REMINDER – Submit Your Questions
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Immigration in 2011 – Part 4 of 10, State and Local Authority to Enforce Immigration Law
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 18, 2011
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Immigration in 2011 – Part 3 of 10, Restrictions on State Identification Cards (REAL ID)
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REMINDER – Submit Your Questions
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April 2011 Visa Bulletin
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Immigration in 2011 – Part 2 of 10, Mandatory Employment Verification
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 4, 2011
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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Immigration in 2011 – Part 1 of 10, Emphasis on Border and Interior Enforcement
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BALCA and the Employee Referral Program
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REMINDER – Submit Your Questions
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Improved E-Verify Program? Customer Satisfaction Survey Says YES
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VIBE SnapShot- Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises
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USCIS Issuing EAD and AP on a Single Card to Certain Applicants
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Naturalization Questions – Check Out the NAT Fact Sheet
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 18, 2011
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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BALCA Vacates CO’s Denial and Provides Standards for Employee Referral Programs
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REMINDER – Submit Your Questions
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March 2011 Visa Bulletin
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BALCA Remands Due to Employer’s Confusing Address
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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BALCA Remands Finding Evidence of Job Order Placement Sufficient
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H-1B Visa Season Quickly Approaching – Get Your H-1B Cases Ready Now To File On April 1 for October 1, 2011 Start Date
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BALCA Affirms CO’s Denial – NOF Did Not Provide “Offered Wage”
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 4, 2011
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BALCA Affirms CO’s Denial – Employer Website Posting Insufficient
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Congratulations on Becoming a U.S. Citizen
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BALCA Affirms CO’s Denial – NOF Contained A Wage Less Than That Offered to the Alien
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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the H-1B Quota
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UPDATE – FY2011 H-1B CAP REACHED
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BALCA Affirms CO’s Denial Where Employer Lost Original PWD
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Beginning February 1, 2011 – Expansion of Visa Services – Karachi
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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AILA Profile: Representative Elton Gallegly (R-CA)
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 21st, 2011
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Alien Illegally Re-entered U.S.- Sentenced to 54 Months in Federal Prison
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Patterson and Federal Officials Reach Immigration Pact
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Maryland’s Own ‘DREAM’ Tuition Act
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Improvements to Consular Report of Birth Abroad Certificates
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USCIS – “Enlace” Public Engagement (Spanish-language ONLY)
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Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
Global Entry Program Reaches 100,000 Members
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February 2011 Visa Bulletin
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Updated:
E-VERIFY Connection
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Updated:
LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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NAT Applicants – Changes to Naturalization Civics Test
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Judge Dolly Gee: Immigrants have Right to Representation
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 7th, 2011
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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REMINDER – Submit Your Questions
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Updated:
Happy New Year!
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Updated:
Missouri Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Harboring Illegal Aliens
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El Paso Businesses Become IMAGE Members
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I was Adopted by Americans, I am an American
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Corpus Christi Business Becomes IMAGE Member
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Dulles CBP Initiative: Global Entry
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Florida Couple Sentenced in Forced Labor Conspiracy
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Bay Area Restaurant Owners Charged with Hiring Illegal Workers and Tax Violations
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Colombians Sentenced to Alien Smuggling and Visa Fraud
:
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Nigerian Man Stripped of U.S. Citizenship
:
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Seasons Greetings from MVP Law Group!
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BALCA Affirms Final Determination of CO – Computer Software Engineer
:
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The New Export Control Attestation Requirement on the New Form I-129
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BALCA Vacated CO determination – Violation of Due Process
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Third Conspirator Sentenced in 55 Million Dollar Visa Fraud Scheme
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Monthly Determination of Employment Preference Cut-Off Dates
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BALCA Grants Reconsideration – CO Abused Discretion
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Green Card Lottery: 15 Million Entries for ONLY 50,000 Green Cards
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Monetizing the Green Card
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Virginia Business Owners Harbored Illegal Aliens
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CBP El Paso Implements “READY LANE” Pilot Program
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 17th, 2010
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Boston Measure to Allow Green Card Holders to Vote
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USCIS Introduces First Fee Waiver Form
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Steve King Vows to Take On Birthright Citizenship
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Women Found Guilty of Impersonating ICE Officers
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China Leads Rise in International Student Enrollment in U.S. States
:
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Condo Residents Fight for Immigrant Chief Engineer
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REMINDER – Submit Your Questions
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Mother Tries to Help Son’s Widow Enter into the U.S.
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Legislation to Aid U.S. Service Members who Marry Foreigners
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Company Fined and Debarred for Wages & H-1B Violations
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January 2011 Visa Bulletin
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DHS Released: Privacy Impact Assessment for the “Immigration Benefits Background Check Systems”
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BALCA vacated and remanded – “Ongoing” Recruitment
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Justice Department Settles Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination Allegations with Hoover Inc.
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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BALCA vacated and remanded CO determination – SWA Job Posting
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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First Alabama Company to Become IMAGE Partner with ICE
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USCIS Naturalizes Largest Number of Service Members Since 1955
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 3rd, 2010
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Likely Enforcement Proposals for 112th Congress
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Bills on illegal immigration, voter ID among first of upcoming legislative session
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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U.S. Supreme Court: Gender Discrimination in Immigration Case
:
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23 New Immigration Judges Sworn In
:
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USCIS Launches Spanish Language Engagement Series
:
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State Department Employee Pleads Guilty to Illegally Accessing Passport Application Files
:
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Immigrants Benefit as Economy Recovers
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REMINDER – Submit Your Questions
:
Updated:
USCIS Announces New Anti-Fraud Enhancements to E-Verify
:
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Immigrants Can Help Create MORE Jobs
:
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Naturalization Rates among IRCA Immigrants: A 2009 Update
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
:
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Ruiz-Diaz v. United States, Change in Filing Procedures for Religious Workers
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ICE has a NEW website
:
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Release of Revised Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
:
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Restaurant Owner Found Guilty of Harboring Illegal Aliens
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Arkansas Employer Guilty of Harboring Illegal Aliens
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 19th, 2010
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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DOJ Reaches Settlement Agreement with Catholic Healthcare West
:
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H-1B Employees SHOULD NOT face arrest while extension pending
:
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BALCA Affirms Denial of Labor Certification – NOF did not meet regulation requirements
:
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REMINDER – USCIS FILING FEES INCREASE NOVEMBER 23, 2010
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The DOL has Updated its Enforcement Data Website
:
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Dominican Man Sentenced for Falsely Applying for a U.S. Passport
:
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December 2010 Visa Bulletin
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REMINDER – Submit your questions
:
Updated:
New ICE Deportation Policy
:
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State Department: Passport Policy on Gender Change
:
Updated:
Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review Launched Newly Redesigned Website
:
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Immigration Reform: Binational Same Sex Couples Fear They’ll Be Left Out
:
Updated:
BALCA Vacates Denial of Labor Certification – NOF posted on Saturday & Sunday
:
Updated:
ACLU Lawsuit – Mistreatment of Foreign Workers by California Company
:
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 5th, 2010
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USCIS Redesigns Naturalization Certificate to Enhance Security
:
Updated:
USCIS Issues Two Precedent Appeals Decisions
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UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
:
Updated:
ICE HSI Investigation of Two California Businesses – Allegations of Hiring Illegal Workers
:
Updated:
USCIS – Evidence of Improper Influence over Visa Policy??
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REMINDER – Submit your questions
:
Updated:
1st Mississippi business becomes IMAGE Partner with ICE
:
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Clothing Retailer – Form I-9 Investigation
:
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What to Do About 287(g)?
:
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USCIS – Citizenship Resource Center
:
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010
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Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 15th, 2010
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November 2010 Visa Bulletin
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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U.S. Citizen pleads guilty in Cambodian marriage fraud scheme
:
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USCIS Naturalization Fact Sheet
:
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Former Guatemalan Special Forces Soldier Sentenced to 10 Years for Making False Statements on Naturalization Forms
:
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REMINDER – Submit your questions
:
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USCIS Announces Final Rule Adjusting Fees for Immigration Benefits
:
Updated:
Justice sues Arizona Sheriff for Documents
:
Updated:
USCIS Implemented Public Law 111-230, H-1B/L1 Fee Increase
:
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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APPLY TODAY for the 2012 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
:
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, October 1st, 2010
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APPLY BEGINNING October 5, 2010 for the 2012 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
:
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How Illegal Immigrants are Helping Social Security
:
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Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Racketerring Conspiracy and Fraud in Foreign Labor Contracting Charges
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UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Attorney General Cuomo Shuts Down 7 Companies for Providing Fraudulent Legal Services to Immigrant Communities
:
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US Labor Department obtains nearly $1 million in back wages and interest for 135 H-1B Workers
:
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REMINDER – Submit your questions
:
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Man Indicted By a Federal Grand Jury for Defrauding Foreign National Employees
:
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Southern District of Florida Dismisses University Employee’s Forced Labor Claims
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Special Instructions for B-1/B-2 Visitors Who Want to Enroll in School
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BALCA Affirms Denial of Labor Certification for CEO of Closely Held Corporation
:
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
:
Updated:
2010 Citizenship Day Naturalization Ceremonies
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BALCA Affirms Denial on Ground That Alien Did Not Meet Educational Requirements After Revision of Form 9089
:
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
:
Updated:
DREAM Act Could Be Considered by Senate This Week
:
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Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Not Stop Illegal Immigration
:
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, September 17, 2010
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UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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REMINDER – Submit your questions
:
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October 2010 Visa Bulletin
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BALCA Affirms Denial Finding Recruitment Report Inadequate Proof of Web Advertising
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, September 3, 2010
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UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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REMINDER – Submit your questions
:
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, August 20, 2010
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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REMINDER – Submit your questions
:
Updated:
Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (June-July 2010)
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September 2010 Visa Bulletin
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Alien Worker did not meet the Employer’s Minimum Job Requirements
:
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MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, August 6, 2010
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Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
:
Updated:
REMINDER – Submit your questions
:
Updated:
LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, July 23, 2010
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UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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REMINDER – Submit your questions
:
Updated:
LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Updated:
August 2010 Visa Bulletin
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Updated:
Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Q & A Forum, July 9, 2010
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H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT UPDATE
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REMINDER – Submit your questions
:
Updated:
Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
:
Updated:
SPECIAL – Naturalization/Citizenship – Valid Until 8/31/2010
:
Updated:
LATEST UPDATE – H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
:
Updated:
BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer failed to adequately document employer website advertisement
:
Updated:
MVP LAW GROUP – Q & A Forum, June 25, 2010
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LATEST UPDATE – H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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USCIS Issues Extended Information Collection for Form I-120, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document
:
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MVP Law Group launches “Q & A Forum”
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times
:
Updated:
USCIS releases new Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
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LATEST UPDATE – H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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July 2010 Visa Bulletin
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Updated:
USCIS Issues Extended Information Collection for Form I- 824, Application for Action on an Approved Application
:
Updated:
NEWS RELEASE: USCIS Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits
:
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SPECIAL – Naturalization/Citizenship – Valid Until 8/31/2010
:
Updated:
E-Verify Redesign Coming in June
:
Updated:
Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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Updated:
DHS News Release – U.S. and France Establish Arrangement to Interdict High-Risk Travelers
:
Updated:
Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Offered Terms and Conditions of Employment Less Favorable than those Offered to the Foreign Worker
:
Updated:
LATEST UPDATE – H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Updated:
USCIS Improving Consistency and Integrity in Form Intake Process
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Updated:
BALCA affirms denial of Labor Certification – No Violation of Due Process, PERM Regulations eliminated NOF/Rebuttal procedure found in the pre-PERM regulations
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UPDATE – H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Updated:
Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times
:
Updated:
LATEST UPDATE – H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Updated:
June 2010 Visa Bulletin
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Updated:
ICE Investigation results in Managers of 2 temporary staffing companies charged with hiring undocumented workers
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Updated:
UPDATE – H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Updated:
ICE Investigation results in San Diego-area bakery, its owner and manager, indicted on federal charges for hiring illegal aliens
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LATEST UPDATE – H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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The Badger State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Wisconsin
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The Old Dominion State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Virginia
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Updated:
The Beehive State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Utah
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UPDATED INFORMATION – E-Verify & Federal Contractors
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LATEST UPDATE – H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Updated:
The Lone Star State – Texas’ Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Political and Economic Powerhouse
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The Volunteer State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Tennessee
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The Keystone State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Pennsylvania
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The Palmetto State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in South Carolina
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Updated:
Updated List of SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
:
Updated:
BALCA Reverses CO’s denial of Labor Certification – Compliance with Requirements for Employee Referral Program
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The Buckeye State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Ohio
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The Tar Heel State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in North Carolina
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The Garden State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in New Jersey
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The Empire State – New York’s Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Political and Economic Powerhouse
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Updated:
May 2010 Visa Bulletin
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Updated:
H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
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Updated:
BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Inappropriately Used Wage Range in Recruitment Efforts
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The Silver State– Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Nevada
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The Cornhusker State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Nebraska
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The North Star State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Minnesota
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The Great Lakes State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Michigan
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Updated List of SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
The Old Line State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Maryland
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The Pine Tree State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Maine
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The Pelican State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Louisiana
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The Hoosier State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Indiana
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UPDATE on the Federalized Process for Obtaining PWD Requests
:
Updated:
USCIS Issues Information Collection for Form I- 824, Application for Action on an Approved Application
:
Updated:
USCIS Issues Information Collection for Form I- 102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document
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The Prairie State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Illinois
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The Hawkeye State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Iowa
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The Peach State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Georgia
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The Sunshine State – Florida’s Immigrants and Latinos are a Political and Economic Powerhouse
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Offered Terms and Conditions of Employment Less Favorable than those Offered to the Foreign Worker
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
:
Updated:
The Centennial State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Colorado
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The Golden State – Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians Indispensable to California Economy
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April 2010 Visa Bulletin
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H-1B Visa Season Quickly Approaching – Get Your H-1B Cases Ready Now To File On April 1 for October 1, 2010 Start Date
:
Updated:
Passport Day in the USA – March 27th
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Failed to Post Job Order for the Mandatory 30 day period
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The Natural State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Arkansas
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The Grand Canyon State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Arizona
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Failed to Submit Proper Documentation to satisfy the Business Necessity Requirement
:
Updated:
ICE Serves Form I-9 Audit Notices to 180 Businesses in 5 States
:
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Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
:
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RECENT UPDATE on the Federalized Process for Obtaining PWD Requests
:
Updated:
The Last Frontier – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Alaska
:
Updated:
USCIS Issues Information Collection for Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
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Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Updated:
Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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BALCA vacates denial of Labor Certification – Fundamental Fairness requires Employer be given a Second Opportunity to Produce the Relevant Document
:
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H-1B Admissions at Newark, NJ Airport
:
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USCIS Guidance for Recipients of TARP Funding Filing H-1B Petitions
:
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March 2010 Visa Bulletin
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Immigrant Integration Partnership – USCIS and Los Angeles, CA
:
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BALCA reverses denial of Labor Certification – Employer Omissions on ETA Form 9089 were not material as other information provided on the Form answered the essential question posed by the Form
:
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Attorney General Cuomo Filed Suit Against Two Immigration Services Organizations for Providing Fraudulent Services
:
Updated:
USCIS Director issues a Response to Recommendation 43, Temporary Acceptance of Filed Labor Condition Applications for Certain H-1B Filings
:
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Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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Filing an H-1B nonimmigrant cap/transfer/extension/amended visa petition after the release of the “MEMO”
:
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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Reported Advance Parole Document Validity Date Error
:
Updated:
EAD and Advance Parole Renewal SPECIAL continued – Valid until 1/31/2010
:
Updated:
UPDATE on the Federalized Process for Obtaining PWD Requests
:
Updated:
Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Failed to Timely Address Business Necessity Issue
:
Updated:
February 2010 Visa Bulletin
:
Updated:
FY2011 H-1B CAP preparation & filing SPECIAL
:
Updated:
Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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Updated:
Season’s Greetings from the MVP Law Group!
:
Updated:
Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the H-1B Quota
:
Updated:
UPDATED – FY2010 H-1B CAP REACHED
:
Updated:
SPECIAL – Naturalization/Citizenship – Valid Until 12/31/2009
:
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LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2010 CAP COUNT
:
Updated:
Updated Service Center Processing Times
:
Updated:
SPECIAL – EAD and Advance Parole Renewal – Valid until 12/31/2009
:
Updated:
UPDATE: H-1B FY2010 CAP COUNT
:
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January 2010 Visa Bulletin
:
Updated:
H-1B FY2010 CAP Update
:
Updated:
Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
:
Updated:
H1N1 Flu Vaccination NOT REQUIRED for entry into U.S.
:
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BREAKING NEWS: H-1B FY2010 CAP Update
:
Updated:
Federalized Process for Obtaining PWD Requests
:
Updated:
10% OFF Family Based Immigration Case
:
Updated:
H-1B FY2010 CAP Update
:
Updated:
SPECIAL – Naturalization/Citizenship
:
Updated:
ICE Selects 1,000 Employers for Form I-9 Audits
:
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LATEST H-1B CAP UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
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Updated:
Updated Service Centers Processing Times
:
Updated:
December 2009 Visa Bulletin
:
Updated:
Attorney, Attorneys, Attorney.org Award of Excellence
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LATEST UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
:
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Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
:
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FY10 DHS Appropriations bill signed into Law
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USCIS Offers FREE Naturalization Information Sessions
:
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USCIS Issues a Fact Sheet to Remind Individuals to apply EARLY for Advance Parole
:
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Job Order Placed 184 days prior to CO’s date stamp
:
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Updated Service Centers Processing Times
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Updated:
BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – FEIN Discrepancy
:
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SPECIAL – EAD and Advance Parole Renewal
:
Updated:
All NATURALIZATION Applicants must take NEW Naturalization Test
:
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November 2009 Visa Bulletin
:
Updated:
BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Application Filed Less Than 30 Days After Job Order Ended
:
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APPLY TODAY for the 2011 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
:
Updated:
USCIS Issues Information Collection on Form I-290B
:
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USCIS Issues Information Collection on Form I-129F
:
Updated:
USCIS Extends Information Collection for Form I-140
:
Updated:
LATEST UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
:
Updated:
USCIS Office of Fraud Detection & National Security Commence H-1B Assessment Program: Site Visits
:
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Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Job Order Placement Period Insufficient
:
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Q&A with USCIS regarding Pending Employment Based I-485 Petitions
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Notice of Posting Inadequate
:
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LATEST UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
:
Updated:
ICE Investigation results in fine of $450,000 for hiring illegal aliens
:
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Updated Service Centers Processing Times
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Updated:
October 2009 Visa Bulletin
:
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Expiration Date for Form I-9 will remain valid until 8/31/2012
:
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Federal Contractors & Subcontractors MUST use E-Verify beginning TODAY!
:
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LATEST UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
:
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H-1B Employee Questionnaire issued by the DOL Wage and Hour Division
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Submitted Labor less than 30 days after end of SWA job order
:
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Notice of Filing failed to provide “Rate of Pay”
:
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FYI – Tips for I-131 Re-entry Permits
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Become a Fan of the MVP Law Group, P.A. on FACEBOOK
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LATEST UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
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Updated Service Centers Processing Times
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – PERM: Recruitment not conducted in accordance with Regulations
:
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September 2009 Visa Bulletin
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LATEST UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – PERM: Failure to Prove Business Necessity
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – PERM: Professional and nonprofessional position recruitment
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – PERM: Failure to follow Recruitment time restrictions for filing
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – PERM: Failure to follow Newspaper Advertisement Regulations
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Newspaper Advertisement omitted Employer’s Name
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E-Verify Employer DO’S and DON’TS
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Failure to provide documentation requested in Audit Notification Letter
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – AUDIT: Failure to provide Recruitment Report
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Updated Service Centers Processing Times
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August 2009 Visa Bulletin
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LATEST UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
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Form I-9 Remains Valid beyond 6/30/09 expiration date
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Clarification as to the FCCPT’s substantial equivalency of foreign-educated Physical Therapists (PT)
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BALCA vacates CO’s denial of Labor Certification involving Employer’s FEIN
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LATEST UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
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Form I-9, ICE Audit Initiative
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REMINDER – File LCAs with the new iCert System beginning 7/1/09!
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LATEST UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
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USCIS will resume Premium Processing for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker beginning June 29, 2009
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Updated Service Centers Processing Times
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USCIS ordered to accept concurrently-filed Religious Worker I-360 and I-485 applications
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Legislation to Protect Orphans, Widows and Widowers Introduced by Senators Menendez (D-NJ), Gillibrand (D-NY), and Leahy (D-VT)
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LATEST UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
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July 2009 Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Experiencing Production Delays
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Legislation to Reform America’s Family Based Immigration System Introduced by Senators Menendez (D-NJ), Gillibrand (D-NY), Kennedy (D-MA), and Schumer (D-NY)
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to comply with Notice of Filing requirements
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UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to obtain a proper PWD
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to comply with PERM regulations
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to comply with Prevailing Wage Determination Instructions
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Updated Service Centers Processing Times
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UPDATE – DOL will keep old LCA System operational through June 30, 2009
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June 2009 Visa Bulletin
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
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BALCA affirms denial of Labor application – Employer Failed to Comply with Notice of Filing requirements
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BALCA affirms denial of Labor application – Lack of Employer’s Name on Notice of Filing is not harmless error
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BALCA vacates denial of Labor application – Lack of Kellogg Language would offend fundamental fairness and procedural due process
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USCIS revises filing requirements and mailing address for Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
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Not finding your case available Online?
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Legislation to Reform the H-1B Visa Program Introduced by Senators Durbin (D-IL) and Grassley (R-IA)
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UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
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In Lieu of Recent BALCA Decisions, a Message from the MVP Law Group, P.A.
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Did Not Comply with “Notice of Filing” Requirements
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Incomplete, Missing Required Information
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer Did Not Comply with PERM Regulations
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – No On-Site Hire Exception to Advertising Requirements
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Updated Service Centers Processing Times
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REMINDER to all U.S. Employers – Use Updated Form I-9
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H-1B Visa Program and TARP recipients – Ongoing Issues
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NEW iCert System – Update
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H-1B Demand for FY 2010 – Updates
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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May 2009 Visa Bulletin
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer Placed Job Order after receiving denial
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to comply with PERM process
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BALCA dismisses Appeal based upon PERM audit regulation 20 C.F.R. § 656.20(a)(3)
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification, No valid FEIN
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BALCA affirms priority date for PERM application
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Misinterpretation of Statutory Regulations
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to comply with advertisement regulations
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CGFNS Guidance on Educational Requirements for PT applicants
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to rebut NOF
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Illinois Act deemed invalid by U.S. District Court
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BALCA reverses denial of Labor Certification
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FYI – Clarification on H-1B Lottery System
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Appeal of an Alien of Extraordinary Ability is rejected by Administrative Appeals Office
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GAO Report unveils significant vulnerabilities in the Department of State’s Passport Issuance Process
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USCIS released UPDATED Form I-9 EMPLOYER HANDBOOK
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Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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EAWA and its effect upon H-1B petitions (TARP RECIPENTS)
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Guidance on Changing to and Extending B-1/B-2 Status
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Extending H-1B Status beyond the Regulatory Six-Year Limitation Period
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Labor Department To Implement New Online Application System
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2009 – The Year of Immigration Compliance
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Introduction of the “Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009” on the Senate Floor
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Salt Lake City Man allegedly conned victims by posing as an Immigration Official
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ALJ Finds H-1B Employer liable for Back Wages and Retaliatory Discharge
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USCIS releases updated Naturalization materials
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ICE Investigation results in former Supervisor of Poultry plant sentenced to 23 months in prison
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All H-1B Cap EXEMPT visa petitions should be filed with the California Service Center
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USCIS Incorporates Passport Data into E-Verify Program
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April 2009 Visa Bulletin
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Accepted Documentation to Demonstrate H-1B Beneficiary has Completed Degree Requirements
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Award of Payment of Back Wages to VA Aliens Hired under the H-1B Program is BARRED by U.S. Federal Government’s Sovereign Immunity
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AAO approved EB-2 petition – Foreign degree found equivalent to U.S. “M.D.”
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SEVP Approved Schools
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H-1B Visa Season Quickly Approaching
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Correction to NSC Form I-485, Employment Based processing time
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USCIS will expand the Premium Processing Service for Certain Form I-140 Petitions
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Updated Service Center Processing Times
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FAQs regarding the H-1B Provisions of the ARRA of 2009
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Economic Stimulus Bill Includes Sanders H-1B Amendment
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Final Defendant in California Restaurant ICE raid receives sentence
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March 2009 Visa Bulletin
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ICE Investigation results in three-count indictment
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Service Center Processing Times
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Update: Federal Contractors and the E-Verify System
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DOL Administrative Review Board orders payment of back wages to H-1B visa holder
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Upgraded biometric technology in place at major U.S. ports of entry
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AAO approved EB-2 petition – Foreign degree found equivalent to U.S. “M.D.”
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February 2009 Visa Bulletin
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ICE raid results in arrests and deportation proceedings
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Get Your H-1B Cases Ready Now To File On April 1 for October 1, 2009 Start Date
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Excessive requirement
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Employment-Based Adjustment Case Being Transferred to the NBC?
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Updated H-2B Visa Count for the Second Half of Fiscal Year 2009
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USCIS Revises Employment Eligibility Form (I-9)
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Improving the Processing of “Schedule A” Nurse Visas
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January 2009 Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Published Religious Workers Final Rule
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Unduly restrictive job requirements
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – not good faith recruitment
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BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – minimalist approach to recruitment
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Highlights of Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 PERM Certifications
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BALCA upholds denial of Landscaper Application – seasonal employment
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BALCA upholds denial of Landscaper application – not permanent, full-time employment
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December 2008 Visa Bulletin
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Naturalization Process for the Military
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The Role of the Attorney in the PERM Process After the Fragomen Settlement
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BALCA remands LC for supervised recruitment due to failure of Employer to recruit in good faith
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BALCA upholds denial of LC because Employer failed to establish position was permanent full-time employment
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N-400 Naturalization Application Expired October 31,2008, but Remains Valid Until Revised Version is Released
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BALCA upholds denial of LC because Employer failed to establish lawful-job related reasons for rejecting otherwise qualified U.S. workers
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BALCA upholds denial of LC based on suspension of counsel
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DHS Issues Supplemental Final Rule with Guidance For Employers Who Receive Social Security ‘No-Match’ Letters
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BALCA upholds denial of LC because proffered position not full-time as required by regulations
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BALCA upholds Final Determination finding lack of good faith in recruitment
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BALCA vacates Final Determination and remands for proper procedures to re-advertise
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The E-3 Australian Professional Visa
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John McCain and Barack Obama on IMMIGRATION
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BALCA upholds denial of LC for failure to obtain Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
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APPLY TODAY for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
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Update on Pending FBI Name Checks and Projected Naturalization Processing Times
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BALCA upholds denial of LC based upon failure to comply with PERM advertising rules
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BALCA affirms PERM filing date and vacates CO’s denial of the application
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BALCA upholds denial of LC based on submission of Incomplete Application
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The Role of Attorneys/Agents in the PERM Recruitment process
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Unlawful employment practices result in potential debarment
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Audit – The Assignment of Social Security Numbers to K-1 visa applicants
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Redesigned (NEW) Naturalization Test
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H2B Proposed Rule Changes
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BALCA remands case – Pro se employer not given adequate rebuttal notice
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Unlawful Rejection of U.S. Workers: BALCA affirms Certifying Officer’s denial of labor certification
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Recruitment Efforts: Employer cannot reject otherwise qualified candidates based on resume alone
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AAO gives Petitioner another chance to prove NEED for H2B welder workers
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BALCA affirms denial of Labor Certification based on lack of requested evidence
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No-Match Letter Does Not Provide Constructive Knowledge of Immigration Violations
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L-1B Visa Requirements and Recent related AAO decision
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Future Rule Tightening by the U.S. Department of Labor
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September 2008 Visa Bulletin
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The fine for “Benching” H-1B employees
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The ‘I-140 Stage’ and the ‘Ability to Pay’
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Filing of Re-entry Permit Requires PHYSICAL PRESENCE
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Dual Intent – What Does It Mean In The Immigration Context?
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I applied for a green card. What is my priority date?
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Drawbacks of the E-Verify Program
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Extension of Optional Practical Training Program under the E-Verify Program & E-Verify Requirement for Federal Contractors
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E-Verify – What is it?
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Department of State introduces “Student Intern” J-1 Visa Category
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A Little Guidance on the Child Status Protection Act (“CSPA”) –Part 3 of 3
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A Little Guidance on the Child Status Protection Act (“CSPA”) –Part 2 of 3
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A Little Guidance on the Child Status Protection Act (“CSPA”) –Part 1 of 3
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Supreme Court Holds that Those Granted Voluntary Departure Can Seek Reopening
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Maintaining PERM AUDIT Files
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UPDATE: USCIS Offers Premium Processing for I-140s on a Limited Basis
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Maintaining an H1B Audit (Public Access) File
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Maintaining a I-9 AUDIT Files
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USCIS TRIES TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY IN PROCESSING NATURALIZATION APPLICATIONS
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Changes To Visa Waiver Program – DHS Announces Pre-Travel Authorization Program for U.S.-Bound Travelers from Visa Waiver Countries
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PERM Business Necessity Audits
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FY2009 H1B Cap Filing Update
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Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for individuals who did not make the H-1B Quota
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H-1B Petitions: When Should You as the Employer Amend or Terminate Them?
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H-1B Visa: An Option for Owners and Managers of U.S. Businesses
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