This news article uses data to find the top U.S. cities where immigrants are moving and thriving! They have made a top 10 metro areas list where immigrants are moving within the United States once they have immigrated. Below is a list of cities with the highest net domestic migration rate from 2010 to 2020!
The top 10 metro areas for immigrants’ well-being:
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released new data on Effective Reduction of Backlogs, Support for Humanitarian Missions, and Fiscal Responsibility in the form of a Progress Report! On Wednesday, December 7th, USCIS released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 progress report (PDF) with new information demonstrating how it reduced backlogs in certain programs and supported humanitarian missions. USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddo stated, “We have made measurable progress towards building a more humane immigration system thanks to the innovation and dedication of the USCIS workforce. There is more work to do, especially to reduce processing times for all people we serve, and congressional support is critical to achieving our ambitious backlog reduction goals in the year ahead.”
For further details please review the USCIS News Release, “USCIS Releases New Data on Effective Reduction of Backlogs, Support for Humanitarian Missions, and Fiscal Responsibility”.
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On Monday, December 5, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced that they were extending and redesignating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the country of Haiti for 18 months, from February 4, 2023, until August 3, 2024. This designation of TPS is based upon ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary conditions in Haiti making return un-safe. Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas stated, “The conditions in Haiti, including socioeconomic challenges, political instability, and gang violence and crime – aggravated by environmental disaster – compelled the humanitarian relief we are providing today.”
For further details please review the USCIS News Release “USCIS Notice of Designation of Haiti for TPSTemporary Protected Status”.
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On Tuesday, November 22nd, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it is extending and expanding already announced filing fee exemptions and expedited application processing for certain Afghan nationals. To view the list of Fee Exemptions and to see the Expedited Processing available please view this USCIS News Alert for more information: “USCIS Extends and Expands Fee Exemptions and Expedited Processing for Afghan Nationals”.
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USCIS (USCIS.gov), 11/22/22, News Alert:
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Question #1 – H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa
What is the minimum time period for which an H1B visa can be issued? Can it be less than 3 years? If yes, what is the minimum number of years for which my employer can sponsor me for a visa?
If you are making any paper filings with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), they have made a list of recommendations for such filings to avoid scanning delays. USCIS is moving to an electronic environment which requires them to scan and upload many of the documents that they receive. For the list of recommendations please view this USCIS News Alert: “Recommendations for Paper Filings to Avoid Scanning Delays”.
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USCIS (USCIS.gov), 11/16/22, News Alert:
List of some of the Top News Stories related to Immigration:
The Hill (thehill.com), 11/29/22:
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.
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USCIS has announced that it will only except the 08/19/22 edition of Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions as of November 21, 2022. This form is used to apply for an exemption from the English language requirements, civics, or both due to a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment, the language requirement and civics test are normally part of becoming a U.S. citizen. This revised form is shorter and easier to fill out and will allow a medical professional to complete the form during a telehealth appointment!
For further details please review the USCIS Factsheet, “Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, Form N-648, English Language Exemptions, and Accommodations (PDF)
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H1B Visa Lawyer Blog