H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

November 7, 2024

Reminder – USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2025

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, USCIS announced that it has reached the H-2B cap for the first half of fiscal year 2025. September 18, 2024 is now the “final receipt date” for cap-subject H-2B worker requesting employment start dates before April 1, 2025. The “final receipt date” is the date on which USCIS determined that it has received enough cap-subject petitions to reach the limit of H-2B workers for the first half FY2025. USCIS continues to accept petitions that are exempt from the congressionally mandated H-2B cap.

The exceptions are listed below:

• Current H-2B workers in the U.S. petitioning to extend their stay and, if applicable, change the terms of their employment or change their employers;

November 6, 2024

2024 USCIS Forms Updates – 11/4/24

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 4, 2024!

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November 5, 2024

Election Day Reminder – AILA Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election

by Kellie N. Lego

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has released an immigration client flyer on who can legally vote in the upcoming U.S. Presidential Elections. The flyer is entitled, “Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election” and they have two types, PDF or Word Document available on their website. This is a great resource for immigrates and their families, and they encourage you to share it.

Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election

PDF version or Word Document version

November 4, 2024

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 8, 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, November 8, 2024. Act now and submit your questions!

November 1, 2024

Update – Visa Bulletin – November 2024

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.

Click the link to view the November 2024 Visa Bulletin

UPDATE: When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: November 2024

October 31, 2024

Reminder – USCIS Webinar – Online PDF Intake Option National Stakeholder Engagement – (10/31/24)

by Kellie N. Lego

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a virtual national stakeholder engagement on Thursday, October 31, from 2 to 3 p.m. (Eastern). This webinar will provide an overview of the new Online PDF Intake Option for certain applicants seeking an Employment Authorization Document (EAD)! They will be providing a step-by-step overview of how to use the new PDF intake option in the USCIS online account!

For more details, please review the USCIS Outreach Engagement, “Online PDF Intake Option National Stakeholder Engagement“.

To Register for this engagement:

October 30, 2024

Reminder – AILA Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election

by Kellie N. Lego

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has released an immigration client flyer on who can legally vote in the upcoming U.S. Presidential Elections. The flyer is entitled, “Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election” and they have two types, PDF or Word Document available on their website. This is a great resource for immigrates and their families, and they encourage you to share it.

Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election

PDF version or Word Document version

October 29, 2024

Help Shape the USCIS Online Account Experience (High Volume of H-1B)

by Kellie N. Lego

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is looking for petitioners, legal representatives, and paralegals who have prepared and/or submitted a high volume of H-1B registrations online to be participants to help enhance and improve the online experience with the USCIS!

To participate, the USCIS is looking for:

Be at least 18 years old;

October 25, 2024

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 10/25/24

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.

What is an L1A nonimmigrant visa and how long is an L1A visa granted for?

An L1A is an Intra-Company Transferee visa that allows companies operating both in the United States and abroad to transfer certain types of employees from its overseas office to the U.S. office. The L1A is a temporary nonimmigrant work visa. The L1A nonimmigrant visa is reserved for Executives and Managers. An applicant must be able to establish that they have worked for the non-U.S. company for at least one (1) full year within the last three (3) years as an executive or manager. The initial validity period for an L1A nonimmigrant visa is three (3) years, unless it is a new office being opened in the U.S., then it would only be granted for a period of one (1) year. The L1A nonimmigrant visa may be extended in two (2) year increments until the applicant reaches 7 years in L1A nonimmigrant visa status. If you have additional questions, contact our office to schedule a consultation.

October 24, 2024

AILA Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election

by Kellie N. Lego

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has released an immigration client flyer on who can legally vote in the upcoming U.S. Presidential Elections. The flyer is entitled, “Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election” and they have two types, PDF or Word Document available on their website. This is a great resource for immigrates and their families, and they encourage you to share it.

Client Flyer: Who Can Vote in the U.S. Presidential Election

PDF version or Word Document version