H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

February 1, 2024

Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Nebraska, Nevada and New Hampshire – Update

UPDATE: Explore American Immigration Council’ interactive map to get more comprehensive information on U.S. immigration data and its impact!

The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state.

With national immigration policy being discussed, we thought that it would be a good time to provide some statistics on the Immigrant population in the United States as provided by this AIC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; Nebraska, Nevada and New Hampshire!

January 31, 2024

DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Syria

by Kellie N. Lego

On Friday, January 26, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that they were extending the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the country of Syria for 18 months, beginning on April 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2025! Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas stated, “We recognize the vulnerable status of Syrian nationals already present in the United States who cannot safely return home,”!

For further details please review the DHS Press Release, “Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status“

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January 30, 2024

Chance encounter: A young migrant takes a seat next to an NPR reporter

by Kellie N. Lego

About a month ago, an NPR reporter, Jasmine Garsd who had just been reporting on the southern border for NPR had a chance encounter with a young (22) immigrant from Ecuador! She was on her flight back to New York City, when she started talking to the young man next to her. This article is the story of her interview and discussion with this young immigrant. To read the full article, review the NPR article and radio interview, “Chance encounter: A young migrant takes a seat next to an NPR reporter“! This article includes a 7-minute radio interview.

Source of Information:

NPR Article and Radio Interview (Jasmine Garsd), 1/26/24:

January 29, 2024

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 2, 2024

by Kellie N. Lego

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, February 2, 2024. Act now and submit your questions!

January 26, 2024

2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 1/23/24

by Kellie N. Lego

The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update.

The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated January 23, 2024!

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January 24, 2024

USCIS Webinar – USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Legal Representatives – (1/24/24)

by Kellie N. Lego

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a webinar for legal representatives entitled, “USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Legal Representatives“, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, between 2:00 to 3:30 pm Eastern. The webinar will be about new online organizational accounts used for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap and non-cap cases. USCIS stated in their Outreach, “The new organizational accounts will allow petitioning employers and their legal representatives to share access and collaborate on H-1B registrations, Forms I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker for H-1B nonimmigrants, and associated Forms I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service.”

For more detailed information please read the USCIS Outreach Web Page, “USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Legal Representatives“!

Webinar Date and Time:

January 23, 2024

Working in the United States – Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers

by Kellie N. Lego

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) states that Temporary Worker Visas are for persons who want to enter the United States for employment lasting a fixed time, only temporary and not considered permanent, with no path to immigration. Each of these visas requires the prospective U.S. employer not the worker to first file a petition with the USCIS. For more information review the USCIS web page, “Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers”, which includes details on available Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Worker Classifications!

Source of Information:

USCIS (USCIS.gov),1/11/22, Web Page: Temporary (Nonimmigrant) Workers

January 22, 2024

USCIS Webinar – USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Companies – (1/23/24)

by Kellie N. Lego

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a webinar, “USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Companies“, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, between 2:00 to 3:30 pm Eastern. The webinar will be about new online organizational accounts used for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap and non-cap cases. USCIS stated in their Outreach, “The new organizational accounts will allow petitioning employers and their legal representatives to share access and collaborate on H-1B registrations, Forms I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker for H-1B nonimmigrants, and associated Forms I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service.”

For more detailed information please read the USCIS Outreach Web Page, “USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Companies“!

Webinar Date and Time:

January 19, 2024

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 1/19/24

by Kellie N. Lego

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.

1) How long does it take to receive the PERM certification once the Labor is filed? According to the Department of Labor website, it is currently taking approximately 12 months to receive PERM certification once the Labor is submitted. https://flag.dol.gov/processingtimes

2) What is the USCIS filing fee for an asylum application? There is no filing fee to file Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal with the USCIS.

January 18, 2024

2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 11/29/23 between 1/11/24

by Kellie N. Lego

The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update.

The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated November 29, 2023 and January 11, 2024!

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