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We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

If you have a burning question, are seeking assistance with a difficult immigration related case, wish to discuss your views on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, DREAMers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications, etc., please contact us by submitting your question/comment/viewpoint in our comment box provided on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

Our next “Q & A Forum” will take place this Friday, November 8, 2013. Act now and submit your questions!

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced an enhanced version of their online “Change of Address” tool that allows customers to change their address more quickly and easily. Online users will complete a single form with guided questions which simplifies the process. The new “Change of Address” tool is now compatible with various Web browsers and when completed correctly will send an email confirmation.

USCIS is offering a free webinar on Friday, November 1, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EDT) to discuss their online self-help customer service tools including the new “Change of Address” tool. During the webinar, USCIS officials will also be available to answer questions about the new online tools. To Register, click the registration page link here or below.

To register for this Session: registration page

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MVP Law Group, P.A. makes available the information and materials in this forum for informational purposes only. The information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice or any contractual obligations. Further, the use of this site, and the sending or receipt of this information, does not create an attorney-client relationship between us. Therefore, your communication with us through this forum will not be considered as privileged or confidential.

Question #1- H1B Nonimmigrant Visa

My Visa was expired on Sept’ 2010(first 3 yrs.), still is it eligible to re-open my Visa, after I got Visa I didn’t travelled to US in Visa valid period. 2) I would like to know if the expired H1 can be re-opened/ re-filed?

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AILA Washington, D.C. Chapter, News Release:

“WASHINGTON, DC – The American Immigration Lawyer’s Association’s Washington, D.C. chapter (AILA-DC) is partnering with Equal Justice Works to host The Forum on Potential Immigration Reform and Stopping Notario Fraud on Saturday, October 26 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Crystal Gateway Marriot at 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.

The Forum will provide an update on the status of immigration reform efforts, and outline steps that immigrants can take now to prepare for the enactment of legislation. It will also describe various forms of legal relief currently available.”

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Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 10/16/13 with processing dates as of 8/31/13.

If you filed a petition with one of the Service Centers, please review the links below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular case.

California Service Center

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We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

If you have a burning question, are seeking assistance with a difficult immigration related case, wish to discuss your views on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, DREAMers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications, etc., please contact us by submitting your question/comment/viewpoint in our comment box provided on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

Our next “Q & A Forum” will take place this Friday, October 25, 2013. Act now and submit your questions!

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From the USCIS Public Engagement Division:

If an H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B petitioner submits evidence establishing that the primary reason for failing to timely file an extension of stay or change of status request was due to the government shutdown, USCIS will consider the government shutdown as an extraordinary circumstance and excuse the late filing, if the petitioner meets all other applicable requirements.

For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that Congress passed a bill extending the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Iraqi nationals who worked for or on behalf of the U.S. government in Iraqi. President Obama signed the bill into law on October 4, 2013. The SIV program had expired September 30th and has now been extended by three months until December 31, 2013. Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said the visa program was important because those affected had risked their lives to help the U.S. military.

The USCIS announcement stated, “The extension permits USCIS to approve petitions or applications for visas or adjustment of status in any Iraqi SIV case under section 1244 that were pending with USCIS or with the Department of State (DOS) when the program expired on Sept. 30, 2013. USCIS may also approve an additional 2,000 cases as long as the initial applications to the DOS Chief of Mission in Iraq are made by Dec. 31, 2013.” For up-to-date information on the SIV program, check the USCIS website or call their National Customer Service Center (1-800-375-5283).

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Senate leaders announced today that they have reached a last-minute agreement to end the 16-day government shutdown. The shutdown, which went into effect on October 1st, caused many government offices to close, including the Department of Labor, resulting in delays or even lapses in normal services.

The Senate deal would reopen the government, funding it through January 15th. It would also raise the debt limit until February 7th.

The deal still awaits approval by the House, but House Democrats, following the lead of the Minority Leader, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, are expected to support it. Congress is trying to push the vote through by the end of today in order to avoid a potential default on payment of the national debt.

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MVP Law Group, P.A. makes available the information and materials in this forum for informational purposes only. The information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice or any contractual obligations. Further, the use of this site, and the sending or receipt of this information, does not create an attorney-client relationship between us. Therefore, your communication with us through this forum will not be considered as privileged or confidential.

Question #1- Green Card

My husband is a naturalized US Citizen and my daughter was born in the United States. I am from Ireland but have a Green Card. How do I know I am eligible to apply for Citizenship?

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