H1B Visa Lawyer Blog
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the December 2023 Visa Bulletin
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 11/17/23
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.
- My name is spelled wrong on my Naturalization application, how do I correct it? You may not be able to correct it. USCIS cannot make any changes to a name on a Certificate of Naturalization if you provided an incorrect name on your Form N-400 and signed your N400 during your Interview. The USCIS may only change your name on your Certificate of Naturalization if you changed your name after your naturalized.
It is imperative at the time of your N400 Interview that you double check the spelling of your name and your date of birth as they appear on the screen. It is also important to take a few moments once you receive your Naturalization Certificate at the N400 Oath Ceremony to thoroughly review it for accuracy, paying close attention to the spelling of your name and Date of birth. If there are any errors, you should speak with a USCIS representative then and there and not leave the building until the issue has been resolved.
2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 10/31 and 11/13
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 October 31, 2023 and November 13, 2023!
Visa Bulletin – December 2023
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the December 2023 Visa Bulletin
The monthly Visa Bulletin has changed. The bulletin now summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during the reported month for: “Application Final Action Dates” (consistent with prior Visa Bulletins) and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center using Consular Processing (outside of the US) or file on their own with USCIS Form I-485 (within the US).
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 17, 2023
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 17, 2023. Act now and submit your questions!
Honoring our Veterans – Federal Holiday
“The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” – General Douglas MacArthur
Veterans Day 2023 – Celebrated on Saturday, November 11, 2023 but Federal Holiday is on Friday, November 10, 2023!
In the United States, Veterans Day is a national holiday which is observed every November 11th. This holiday is set aside to honor all who have served in the U.S. Military. This is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I.
DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), working with the Department of State (DOS) announced the list of countries that are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B programs. *The H-2A and H-2B visa programs allow U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary agricultural and nonagricultural jobs, respectively. For further details please review the USCIS New Alert, “DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs”.
Source of Information:
Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): ID, IL and IN – 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; Idaho, Illinois and Indiana!
Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
List of some of the Top News Stories related to Immigration:
NBC News (nbcnews.com), 11/1/23:
Bipartisan bill would provide kids-only courts for migrant children in immigration court
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 11/3/23
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.
- What vaccinations are required in the United States? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determine what vaccinations are required for U.S. immigration. Presently, the following vaccines are required: Mumps; Measles; Rubella; Polio; Tetanus and diphtheria; Pertussis; Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib); Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Rotavirus; Meningococcal disease; Varicella; Pneumococcal disease; Seasonal influenza; and COVID-19.
- What is public charge? Am I exempt from it? Public charge is a ground of inadmissibility that could bar an individual’s admission to the U.S. if the government determines the individual is likely to rely on certain public benefits in the future. The government makes the determination and they make the determination based on the following: The noncitizen’s age; health; family status; assets, resources, and financial status; and education and skills; the filing of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, submitted on a noncitizen’s behalf when one is required; and the noncitizen’s prior or current receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI); cash assistance for income maintenance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); State, Tribal, territorial, or local cash benefit programs for income maintenance (often called “General Assistance”); or long-term institutionalization at government expense.