H1B Visa Lawyer BlogThe Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the October 2021 Visa Bulletin
Update: USCIS Adjustment of Status Filing Dates for October 2021 (AILA Doc. No. 21091305)
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/17/21
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Question #1 – Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)
What is the Child Status Protection Act?
COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Wednesday, September 14th, that effective October 1, 2021, all applicants subject to an immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19! The COVID-19 vaccination must be finished before the civil surgeon can complete and sign the applicant’s immigration medical examination, Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.
Please view this USCIS News Alert for more details: COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations
Source of Information:
Visa Bulletin – October 2021
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the October 2021 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, Sept. 17, 2021
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, September 17, 2021. Act now and submit your questions!
20th Anniversary of 9/11
Remembering 9/11, we will never forget!
National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City!
20th Anniversary Commemoration | National September 11
EOIR Announces Launch of FOIA Public Access Link
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), a sub-agency of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), launched its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Public Access Link (PAL), which will allow users to submit and check the status of requests, download records and browse the FOIA reading room! It will also allow correspond with the EOIR FOIA Service Center and will allow users to pay their required fees online.
From this portal, you will be able to:
- Submit a FOIA/PA request
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/28/21
The H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. There is a cap limit of 33,000 for the first half of the fiscal year and 33,000 for the second half for a total of 66,000 per year. If the cap is not reached during the first half of the fiscal year, the extra numbers are then made available for the second half.
The H-2B cap limit for first half of FY 2022 (October 1 – March 31) is 33,000. As of the last count (8/26/21); 13,638 beneficiaries have been approved and 2,175 are pending for a total of 15,813.
The H-2B cap limit for second half of FY 2022 (April 1 – September 30) is 33,000. As of the last count (8/26/21); 0 beneficiaries have been approved and 0 are pending for a total of 0.
Starting October 1, COVID-19 Vaccinations Required for Applicants Applying for LPR or Refugee Status
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will require COVID-19 vaccinations for applicants applying for Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) or Refugee Status starting Friday, October 1,2021. COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for applicants applying for LPR or Refugee Status! All LPR and Refugee Status applicants who receive their medical examination from a Civil Surgeon or Panel Physician on or after October 1, 2021, must complete the COVID-19 vaccine series and provide documentation of vaccination being completed.
Source of Information:
AILA (AILA.org), 8/25/21, AILA Doc. No. 21082507:
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 9/3/21
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 – Employment Based Green Card Sponsorship
Does anyone with an Advanced Degree qualify for an EB-2 Category I-140?