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July 29, 2021

USCIS Webinar – (8/11/21) – Temporary Protected Status for Somalia

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national webinar on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, between 2:00 to 3:00 pm (Eastern). This webinar will provide an overview of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia, including an explanation of eligibility requirements and filing tips. USCIS will respond to questions submitted in advance or via chat function during the webinar. They will not answer case-specific questions.

To Register for this webinar:

Visit our webinar registration page.

July 28, 2021

DHS has Extended and Re-Designated Somalia for TPS!

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS.gov) announced on Monday, July 19^th that they have extended and re-designated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months! They will be publishing a Federal Register Notice (FRN) extending and re-designating Somalia for TPS for 18 months, from September 18, 2021, through March 17, 2023.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas stated, “Through the extension and re-designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status, the United States will be able to offer safety and protection to Somalis who may not be able to return to their country, due to ongoing conflict and a worsening humanitarian crisis,”!

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July 26, 2021

Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NC, ND and OH (Update 8-6-20)

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; North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio!

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.

July 23, 2021

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 7/23/21

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

If my permanent residence card has expired, do I need a visa? Or is it possible to renew my permanent residence?

July 22, 2021

USCIS Webinar – (8/4/21) – Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

by Kellie N. Lego

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national webinar on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, between 2:00 to 3:00 pm (Eastern). This webinar will provide an overview of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, including an explanation of eligibility requirements and filing tips. USCIS will respond to questions submitted in advance or via chat function during the webinar. They will not answer case-specific questions.

To Register for this webinar:

Visit our webinar registration page.

July 19, 2021

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, July 23, 2021

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, July 23, 2021. Act now and submit your questions!

July 16, 2021

Visa Bulletin – August 2021

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.

Click the link to view the August 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).

July 15, 2021

DHS has Extended and Re-Designated Yemen for TPS!

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS.gov) announced on Wednesday, July 7^th that they have extended and re-designated Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months! They published “Extension and Redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status” as a Federal Register Notice (FRN) extending and re-designating Yemen for TPS for 18 months, from Sept. 4, 2021, through March 3, 2023.

Please view this USCIS News Release for more details: DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Extending and Re-Designating Yemen for Temporary Protected Status

Source of Information:

July 14, 2021

Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NJ, NM and NY (Update 8-6-20)

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; New Jersey, New Mexico and New York!

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.

July 12, 2021

Reminder – USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests

by Kellie N. Lego

USCIS announced on Thursday, June 24th, that they were extending the flexibilities that they originally announced on March 30, 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);