H1B Visa Lawyer BlogThe Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the December 2022 Visa Bulletin
Visa Bulletin – December 2022
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the December 2022 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” – 11/18/22
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Question #1 – Green Card
Does Green Card processing duration depends on the country of birth or country of nationality?
USCIS Hosts Special Naturalization Ceremonies in Honor of Veterans Day
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) hosted many Veterans Day naturalization ceremonies across this great country! They welcomed veterans, active service members and their family members as new citizens! USCIS had over 50 ceremonies with over 3,900 newly naturalized citizens taking the Oath of Allegiance. USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou stated, “USCIS is grateful to all members of the U.S. military, veterans, and their families who have put their faith and trust in America. We are honored to have a role in supporting non-citizen service members on their citizenship journey, so they can become citizens of the country they have already sworn to protect,”!
Please view this USCIS News Release for more information: USCIS Hosts Special Naturalization Ceremonies in Honor of Veterans Day
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
After consulting with the Department of State (DOS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the lists of countries whose nationals will be eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs for the next year. This notice was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 10, 2021, listing the eligible countries.
Please view this USCIS News Alert for more information and the complete list: DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, November 18, 2022
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 18, 2022. Act now and submit your questions!
Honoring our Veterans!
“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 2021 – Friday, November 11, 2022 (federal holiday)
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.
Venezuelans expelled from U.S. decide next steps in Mexico
The United States and Mexico have made a deal that Venezuelans who came into the U.S. illegally can be expelled to Mexico under Title 42. Title 42 is a World War II-era public health order that prohibits entry into the United States if they believe it could introduce communicable diseases into the country and has been used by the U.S. since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March of 2020.
For further details please review the Border Report News Article, “Venezuelans expelled from U.S. decide next steps in Mexico“.
Update: Process for Venezuelans
USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities – Update 10/24/22
USCIS announced on Monday, October 24th, that they were extending the Flexibilities that they originally announced in March 2020. These flexibilities are for responding to certain requests from the USCIS, some are listed below:
- Requests for Evidence;
- Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14);
2022 USCIS Forms Updates
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has created a document online on their research library listing all the 2022 USCIS form updates in reverse chronological order! This document lists updates of all forms issued by USCIS! Note: check the USCIS website for the latest updates and correct version of USCIS forms!
Please review AILA Research Library document: 2022 USCIS Forms Updates
| Dated September 14, 2022