H1B Visa Lawyer BlogUSCIS Provides Presentation from Webinar on DED for Certain Hong Kong Residents
USCIS has provided the Power Point Presentation from the webinar on “DED for Certain Hong Kong Residents” they held on 11/3/21. This webinar provided an overview DED, including an explanation of eligibility requirements and filing tips. USCIS experts also responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during this webinar!
Please view this AILA Document for more details: USCIS Provides Presentation from Webinar on DED for Certain Hong Kong Residents
USCIS Power Point Presentation – PDF
Update – Visa Bulletin – December 2021
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the December 2021 Visa Bulletin
Update: USCIS Adjustment of Status Filing Dates for December 2021 (AILA Doc. No. 21111966)
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, Nov. 26, 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, November 26, 2021. Act now and submit your questions!
Biden meeting with Canada’s Trudeau, Mexico’s AMLO in North American Summit
President Biden held a live meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at the White House on Thursday, November 18. 2021. This is the first North American Leadership summit in five years. The White House meeting will include a wide range of issues important to each country!
Please view this UPI News Article for more information and the list of issues: Biden to meet Canada’s Trudeau, Mexico’s AMLO in 1st ‘three amigos’ summit in 5 years
Source of Information:
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
Source of Information:
Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
List of some of the Top News Stories related to Immigration:
CNN Politics, 11/8/21:
Biden administration will waive immigration application fees for thousands of evacuated Afghans
Visa Bulletin – December 2021
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the December 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).
Reminder – USCIS Webinar – (11/17/21) – Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness and Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national webinar on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, between 2:00 to 3:30 pm (Eastern). This webinar will provide an overview Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians . USCIS experts will respond to questions submitted in advance and via chat during this webinar, but they will not answer case-specific questions.
To Register for this webinar:
- Visit our webinar registration page.
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 11/12/21
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Question #1 – Visa Interview
If I do not speak English, when I go to my interview for my visa, will a translator be provided for me or will I need to provide one myself?