H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

March 14, 2023

Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): IA, KS and KY – Update

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; Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky!

The AIC has compiled research which shows that Immigrants are an essential part of each of these states’ economy, labor force and tax base. As our economy continues to grow, Immigrants and their children are a growing economic and political force as consumers, taxpayers and entrepreneurs. As United States economic continues to grow, immigrants and their children will continue to play a key role in shaping the economic and political future of each of these states.

March 13, 2023

Mayorkas: US immigration system is ‘completely broken’

by Kellie N. Lego

This is an informative video interview by CNN Host and Anchor, Christine Amanpour with the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas. They discuss the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of DHS and many other Important subjects facing the department today and into the future!

Review the CNN Video Interview for more details: Mayorkas: US immigration system is ‘completely broken’

Source of Information:

March 10, 2023

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 3/10/23

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.

Question #1 – Green Card

Can I apply for a spousal visa if I am getting married to a green card holder & am currently in H-1B visa status?

March 9, 2023

USCIS Webinar – USCIS Refugee Processing Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement (3/15/23)

by Kellie N. Lego

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national webinar, “USCIS Refugee Processing Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement” on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, between 2:00 to 3:00 pm (Eastern). The webinar (Stakeholder Engagement) will include USCIS representatives who will discuss refugee processing and give some updates! They will also have a Q&A session at the end of the engagement on the discussed subjects.

Review the USCIS Web Page for more details: USCIS Refugee Processing Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement

To Register for this webinar:

March 8, 2023

Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration

by Kellie N. Lego

List of some of the Top News Stories related to Immigration:

Politico (politico.com), 3/6/23:

Biden administration expected to grant protected immigration status for Nicaraguans

March 7, 2023

Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): ID, IL and IN – Update

by Kellie N. Lego

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!

The AIC has compiled research which shows that Immigrants are an essential part of each of these states’ economy, labor force and tax base. As our economy continues to grow, Immigrants and their children are a growing economic and political force as consumers, taxpayers and entrepreneurs. As United States economic continues to grow, immigrants and their children will continue to play a key role in shaping the economic and political future of each of these states.

March 6, 2023

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 10, 2023

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, March 10, 2023. Act now and submit your questions!

March 3, 2023

USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2023 and Announces Filing Dates for the Second Half of FY 2023 Supplemental Visas

by Kellie N. Lego

On Thursday, March 2, 2023, USCIS announced that it has reached the H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year 2023. February 27, 2023 is now the “final receipt date” for cap-subject H-2B worker requesting employment start dates before April 1, 2023, and before Oct. 1, 2023. 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 second half FY2023. 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;

March 2, 2023

USCIS to Start Collecting Fee for EB-5 Integrity Fund

by Kellie N. Lego

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice providing information about funding the EB-5 Integrity Fund. USCIS must collect a fee of $10,000 or $20,000, depending on factors established by the new EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022! Starting March 2nd, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start collecting this annual fee from each designated regional center and the fees will finance the EB-5 Integrity Fund.

Review the USCIS News Alert for more details: USCIS to Start Collecting Fee for EB-5 Integrity Fund

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March 1, 2023

Immigration News – Top News Stories – Child Labor Violations and Immigration

by Kellie N. Lego

The Biden administration has announced steps to crack down on child labor violations, many are underage migrant workers! They also plan on investigating the companies who may benefit from the work.

List of some of the Top News Stories related to Child Labor Violations and Immigration:

– PBS News Hour (pbs.org), 2/27/23 – Video and Transcript