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  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, May 24, 2013
  • Update on Receipt Notices for FY2014 H-1B Cap Cases
  • Impact of New Americans: Alabama, Arizona, California & Connecticut
  • The future of all Californians depends upon the success of immigrants - Governor of California
  • Help Us Improve the Bill - Senator Marco Rubio
  • Visa Bulletin - June 2013
  • Effects of the proposed immigration reform legislation on Social Security
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 10, 2013
  • BALCA on Text of Radio Advertisements
  • BALCA Reverses Denial, Finding 3 out of 4 Recruitment Steps in Compliance
  • Beginning May 7, 2013, employers must only use the new Form I-9 with a revision date of 03/08/2013
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, May 10, 2013
  • 2014 Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2014) results are now available
  • Q&A: The Senate Immigration Bill
  • DOS’s Updated Factsheets, Visa Statistics FY2012
  • DACA Statistics - USCIS Update through 3/31/13
  • BALCA Finds CO’s Claim that ETA 9089 was Incomplete Untenable
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 26, 2013
  • FREE Revised Form I-9 Webinars
  • H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 4/23/13
  • BALCA Discusses Advertisements Placed by Private Employment Firms
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, April 26, 2013
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • Update on FY2014 H-1B Cap Cases
  • OFLC’s Updated Factsheets, Second Quarter FY2013
  • Hearing on Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation – April 17
  • Visa Bulletin - May 2013
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 12, 2013
  • Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2014 H-1B Quota
  • DHS Annual Report - FY2012 Statistics on Naturalizations
  • FY 2014 H-1B Cap - Lottery Conducted 4/7/2013
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, April 12, 2013
  • FY2014 - H1B CAP HAS BEEN REACHED
  • The White House is asking for your Immigration Story
  • DHS Annual Report - FY2012 Statistics on Legal Permanent Residents
  • Revised - Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • USCIS Revises Public Hours of National Customer Service Center
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 29, 2013
  • Will premium processing increase the chances of making the H-1B quota?
  • “Path to Citizenship” - Senate Plan proposes time periods
  • H-1B cap opens April 1st
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, March 29, 2013
  • H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 3/15/2013
  • DACA Statistics - USCIS Update through 3/14/13
  • USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2014 on April 1, 2013
  • Immigration Reform – President meets with Religious Community
  • Important Reminder - H-1B cap opens April 1st
  • H1B CAP NEWS: USCIS Announcement Regarding Premium Processing for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 15, 2013
  • Visa Bulletin - April 2013
  • I-9 Audit, Are You Ready?
  • Undocumented Immigrants – five details you need to know
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, March 15, 2013
  • Import Our Workers or Import Our Food
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • Immigration Wars, the book!
  • Sequestration forces ICE to release detainees
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 1, 2013
  • Virtual March for “Smart” Immigration Reform
  • Hearing on How E-Verify Works
  • Senator McCain defends Immigration Reform at Town Hall Meetings
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, March 1, 2013
  • E-Verify Receives High Ratings in Customer Satisfaction
  • The WHYs of Immigration Reform
  • USCIS Releases New DACA Statistics through 2/14/13 - UPDATE
  • USCIS Celebrates Presidents' Day all week
  • State of the Union Address and Immigration Reform
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 15, 2013
  • Visa Bulletin - March 2013
  • New White House Website for Immigration Reform
  • The 2013 State of the Union Address is tonight!
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, February 15, 2013
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • What is the Travel Policy for DACA Recipients?
  • Creating New Options – The Startup Visa for Qualified Alien Entrepreneurs
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 1, 2013
  • Reminder: USCIS Immigrant Fee Takes Effect on Feb. 1
  • Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  • H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 1/18/2013
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, February 1, 2013
  • USCIS Policy Manual Webinars
  • USCIS updates FAQs for DACA – 1/18/2013
  • USCIS Releases New DACA Statistics through January 17, 2013 - UPDATE
  • Secretary Napolitano Announces Final Rule to Support Family Unity During Waiver Process
  • Today is a very special day for the United States of America
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 18, 2013
  • USCIS Begins Transition to Online Centralized Policy Manual
  • U.S. Embassy Mexico Expands Expedited Visa Processing
  • USCIS NCSC has adds Saturday Hours
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, January 18, 2013
  • Visa Bulletin - February 2013
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • The Early Bird Catches the Worm - FY14 H1B Cap Season
  • Payment Irregularities Spark Increase in PERM Audits
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 4, 2013
  • New Year, New Visa Services: Easier, More Convenient Appointment System for U.S. Visas - Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 7/20/12
  • Happy New Year!
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, January 4, 2013
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 6/22/12
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/25/12
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/13/12
  • Happy Holidays!
  • U.S. and Canada announce agreement to share some Visa and Immigration Information
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 21, 2012
  • H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 12/14/2012
  • USCIS Releases New DACA Statistics through December 13, 2012 - UPDATE
  • Implementation of New USCIS Immigrant Fee Feb. 1
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, December 21, 2012
  • Former INS employee, 6 others indicted in marriage fraud scheme
  • VISA Bulletin - January 2013
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • Pennsylvania woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud
  • EAD – The Ins and Outs as an Option for Employment
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 7, 2012
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • USCIS Develops Tools to Help Foreign Entrepreneurs Create and Grow Businesses in the United States
  • ACHIEVE Act
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, December 7, 2012
  • H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 11/26/2012
  • USCIS Reminds Eligible Nationals of Haiti to Re-register for Temporary Protected Status
  • USCIS Releases New DACA Statistics through November 15, 2012
  • CBP Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program Arrives at BWI
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 23, 2012
  • Happy Thanksgiving!
  • Massachusetts Governor Grants In-State Tuition to Undocumented Immigrants granted DACA
  • National Spanish-language Engagement - A Conversation with USCIS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, November 23, 2012
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • National Leaders Call for Immigration Reform - Quotes
  • USCIS Publishes Improved Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
  • The new USCIS Employee Rights Webinar for Form I-9 and E-Verify
  • VISA Bulletin - December 2012
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 9, 2012
  • AILA Calls on President Obama to Move Forward on Bipartisan Immigration Reform
  • Diversity Visa 2014 (DV-2014) Program is now closed
  • USCIS Reminds Individuals Affected by Hurricane Sandy of Temporary Immigration Relief Measures
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, November 9, 2012
  • Kansas corporation admits knowingly hiring illegal alien to run McDonald's franchise
  • Question 4, Maryland’s Dream Act – Ballot Question Language
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • USCIS Notice of Field Office Closings (10/30/2012)
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 26, 2012
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • Mass. Immigrant Advocacy group registers 4,000 immigrants to vote
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, October 26, 2012
  • USCIS Program Extension Alert
  • Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (Jan-Sept 2012)
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • VISA Bulletin - November 2012
  • USCIS Announces a New Filing Option on behalf of Canadian TN Nonimmigrants
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 12, 2012
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • USCIS Launches Spanish-language I-9 Central
  • The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated FY2012 Statistics
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, October 12, 2012
  • S. 3245 – 3-year Extension of EB-5, E-Verify, Religious Worker, and Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver (Updated 9/28/12)
  • APPLY TODAY for the 2014 Diversity Visa Lottery (DV-2014) – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 28, 2012
  • Diversity Visa Program Scam Alert
  • Diversity Visa (DV-2014) Lottery - APPLY BEGINNING October 2, 2012 – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
  • AILA VSC Practice Alert: Projected Processing Times for H-1B Cap Petitions at the VSC
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 28, 2012
  • Celebrate Citizenship Day! (September 17, 2012)
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • S. 3245 – 3-year Extension of EB-5, E-Verify, Religious Worker, and Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Programs (Updated 9/14/12)
  • Social Security Number — Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 14, 2012
  • The U.S. Embassy Announces a New Visa Processing System throughout India
  • DHS Advises On Various DACA Process Questions
  • OCTOBER 2012 VISA Bulletin
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, September 14, 2012
  • Is an Amended H-1B Petition Required When the Worksite Changes?
  • Immigration Highlights from the Republican and Democratic Party Platforms
  • H-1B CAP Processing Update – USCIS Is Trying
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 31, 2012
  • Green Card Process
  • Non-Immigrant Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility Checklist for India
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, August 31, 2012
  • Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2013 H-1B Quota
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – SPECIAL: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Q&A Forum, Friday, August 17, 2012
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
  • SEPTEMBER 2012 VISA Bulletin
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, August 17, 2012
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • Advance Submission of Documents Discontinued at U.S. Consulate Hyderabad
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 3, 2012
  • H-1B Extensions: Do I qualify under AC21 §104(c) or §106(a)?
  • "Deferred Action" for Undocumented Youth
  • IMMIGRATION-RELATED AUDITS: What Employers Need to Know
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, August 3, 2012
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 20, 2012
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, July 20, 2012
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • AUGUST 2012 VISA BULLETIN
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 6, 2012
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, July 6, 2012
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 22, 2012
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • JULY 2012 VISA BULLETIN
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, June 22, 2012
  • H-1B FY2013 CAP HAS BEEN REACHED
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 8, 2012
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, June 8, 2012
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 25, 2012
  • USCIS Delay in Receipting I-129 Petitions
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 11, 2012
  • JUNE 2012 VISA BULLETIN
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, May 11, 2012
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 27, 2012
  • China-Mainland Born and India EB-2 FY2012 Annual Limit Reached
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, April 27, 2012
  • AILA and Partners to Help Thousands Apply for Citizenship on Saturday, April 21st
  • UPDATE: USCIS National Customer Service Center
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 13, 2012
  • USCIS Changes Look and Feel of Form I-797C
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, April 13, 2012
  • MAY 2012 VISA BULLETIN
  • H-1B FY2013 CAP COUNT
  • DOS Confirms China-Mainland Born and India EB-2 Cut-offs
  • Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 30, 2012
  • Predictions on EB-2 Priority Date Movement in FY2012 for China-mainland Born and India
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, March 30, 2012
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 16, 2012
  • APRIL 2012 VISA BULLETIN
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, March 16, 2012
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 2, 2012
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, March 2, 2012
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 17, 2012
  • FY2013 H1B CAP - MVP EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, February 17, 2012
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • MARCH 2012 VISA BULLETIN
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 3, 2012
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, February 3, 2012
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools as of January 12, 2012
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 20, 2012
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, January 20, 2012
  • U.S. Consulate General in Chennai will no longer process Immigrant Visas
  • FEBRUARY 2012 VISA BULLETIN
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 6, 2012
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, January 6, 2012
  • Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (October - December 2011)
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 23, 2011
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools as of December 16, 2011
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, December 23, 2011
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • JANUARY 2012 VISA BULLETIN
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 9, 2011
  • Countries with Limited or No U.S. Visa Services
  • State Department Supports Global Travel Growth
  • U.S. Department of State Expedites Student Visa Processing
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, December 9, 2011
  • Update on I-797 Approval Notices
  • Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the FY2012 H-1B Quota
  • AILA Recognizes H-1B Cap Reached; Recommends Changes to System
  • USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2012 H-1B Cap
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 25, 2011
  • HAPPY THANKSGIVING
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, November 25, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 11, 2011
  • DECEMBER 2011 VISA BULLETIN
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, November 11, 2011
  • Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (August-October 2011)
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools as of October 31, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 28, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • LATEST UPDATE: DOL Processing of Prevailing Wage Determinations
  • USCIS to return to existing process of sending I-797 Originals to G-28 Attorneys on Record
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, October 28th, 2011
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 14, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, October 14th, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • NOVEMBER 2011 VISA BULLETIN
  • APPLY TODAY for the 2013 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
  • APPLY BEGINNING October 4, 2011 for the 2013 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 30th, 2011
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, September 30th, 2011
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: DOL Temporarily Suspends the Processing of Prevailing Wage Determinations
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 16th, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • LATEST UPDATE: DOL Temporarily Suspends the Processing of Prevailing Wage Determinations
  • October 2011 Visa Bulletin
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, September 16th, 2011
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, September 2nd, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (July-August 2011)
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, September 2nd, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: DOL Temporarily Suspends the Processing of Prevailing Wage Determinations
  • UPDATE: H-2B VISA CAP COUNTS
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 19th, 2011
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • BALCA Constrained Procedurally to Affirm Denial
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, August 19th, 2011
  • UPDATE: DOL Temporarily Suspends the Processing of Prevailing Wage Determinations
  • September 2011 Visa Bulletin
  • Remanded – Did the CO elevate form over substance?
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • Issue: Where an Employer receives two different PWDs based on its primary and alternative minimum requirements, which PWD must the employer use?
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, August 5th, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • Questions & Answers: USCIS Issues Guidance Memorandum on Establishing the "Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions
  • MythBuster: Did the Obama Administration grant amnesty on June 17?
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, August 5th, 2011
  • Changing Your Address with USCIS/DOS/EOIR/BIA
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • DOL Experiencing Delays in Processing Prevailing Wage Determinations
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 22nd, 2011
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, July 22nd, 2011
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • August 2011 Visa Bulletin
  • Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (June 2011)
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, July 8th, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • USCIS Welcomes More than 24,000 New Citizens During Fourth of July Celebrations
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, July 8th, 2011
  • BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is Not a Professional Journal
  • BALCA Affirms Denial, Finds Recruitment Report Insufficient
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • BALCA Finds No Business Necessity for 2-Year Experience Requirement for Cook
  • BALCA Questions Materiality of Omissions on the PERM Form
  • BALCA Assesses Feasibility of Training a U.S. Worker
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 24th, 2011
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • BALCA Remands - Evidence of Employer's FEIN was Sufficient
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, June 24th, 2011
  • BALCA Vacated Denial - Issue: Alternative Job Requirements
  • BALCA Affirms Denial - Issue: Alternative Job Requirements
  • BALCA Affirms Denial - Lack of Evidence of Ability to Pay
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 10th, 2011
  • July 2011 Visa Bulletin
  • BALCA Affirms Denial - NOF with Wage Equal to 99.51% of Prevailing Wage is Insufficient
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • BALCA Reverses CO Decision - Employee Referral Program Sufficiently Documented
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, June 10th, 2011
  • Secure Communities - Deportation with no prior criminal record
  • USCIS Secure Mail Initiative
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 27th, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • BALCA Remands for Materiality Assessment of Section M-1
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, May 27th, 2011
  • BALCA Affirmed Denial - Proof of Job Order Placement Required
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • BALCA Affirmed - Must Document Employee Referral Program Recruitment Efforts
  • BALCA Vacates Denial in the Interest of Fundamental Fairness
  • June 2011 Visa Bulletin
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 13th, 2011
  • BALCA Remands - Employer’s Job Search web advertisement met requirements of 20 CFR §656.17(f)
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • BALCA Finds SWA Job Order Must Comply with §656.17(f)
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, May 13th, 2011
  • BALCA Affirmed Denial - Evidence of Recruitment with Private Employment Firms
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • BALCA Affirmed Denial of Unsigned ETA 9089 Submitted by Mail
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 29, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, April 29th, 2011
  • LATEST UPDATE: ICE Secure Communities Program in Maryland Counties
  • Immigration in 2011 - Part 8 of 10, Restrictions on Immigration That Hurt Families
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 15, 2011
  • UPDATE: ICE Secure Communities Program in Maryland Counties
  • Immigration in 2011 - Part 7 of 10, Attacks on the 14th Amendment
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2012 CAP COUNTS
  • May 2011 Visa Bulletin
  • MVP "Immigration Q & A Forum" - This Friday, April 15th, 2011
  • UPDATE: What Happens If The Government Shuts Down?
  • What Happens If The Government Shuts Down?
  • MD - PG County Public School System & H-1B Visa Program Violations
  • Immigration in 2011 - Part 6 of 10, Limiting the Opportunity for a Fair Hearing and Due Process
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, April 1, 2011
  • USCIS will begin to accept H1B Petitions for FY2012 on April 1, 2011
  • Immigration in 2011 - Part 5 of 10, Punitive Enforcement Approaches
  • ICE Secure Communities Program in Maryland Counties
  • REMINDER - Submit Your Questions
  • Immigration in 2011 - Part 4 of 10, State and Local Authority to Enforce Immigration Law
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 18, 2011
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • Immigration in 2011 - Part 3 of 10, Restrictions on State Identification Cards (REAL ID)
  • REMINDER - Submit Your Questions
  • April 2011 Visa Bulletin
  • Immigration in 2011 - Part 2 of 10, Mandatory Employment Verification
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, March 4, 2011
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • Immigration in 2011 - Part 1 of 10, Emphasis on Border and Interior Enforcement
  • BALCA and the Employee Referral Program
  • REMINDER - Submit Your Questions
  • Improved E-Verify Program? Customer Satisfaction Survey Says YES
  • VIBE SnapShot- Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises
  • USCIS Issuing EAD and AP on a Single Card to Certain Applicants
  • Naturalization Questions - Check Out the NAT Fact Sheet
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 18, 2011
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • BALCA Vacates CO's Denial and Provides Standards for Employee Referral Programs
  • REMINDER - Submit Your Questions
  • March 2011 Visa Bulletin
  • BALCA Remands Due to Employer's Confusing Address
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • BALCA Remands Finding Evidence of Job Order Placement Sufficient
  • H-1B Visa Season Quickly Approaching - Get Your H-1B Cases Ready Now To File On April 1 for October 1, 2011 Start Date
  • BALCA Affirms CO's Denial - NOF Did Not Provide "Offered Wage"
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 4, 2011
  • BALCA Affirms CO's Denial - Employer Website Posting Insufficient
  • Congratulations on Becoming a U.S. Citizen
  • BALCA Affirms CO's Denial - NOF Contained A Wage Less Than That Offered to the Alien
  • Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the H-1B Quota
  • UPDATE - FY2011 H-1B CAP REACHED
  • BALCA Affirms CO's Denial Where Employer Lost Original PWD
  • Beginning February 1, 2011 - Expansion of Visa Services - Karachi
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • AILA Profile: Representative Elton Gallegly (R-CA)
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 21st, 2011
  • Alien Illegally Re-entered U.S.- Sentenced to 54 Months in Federal Prison
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • Patterson and Federal Officials Reach Immigration Pact
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • Maryland's Own 'DREAM' Tuition Act
  • Improvements to Consular Report of Birth Abroad Certificates
  • USCIS - "Enlace" Public Engagement (Spanish-language ONLY)
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
  • Global Entry Program Reaches 100,000 Members
  • February 2011 Visa Bulletin
  • E-VERIFY Connection
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • NAT Applicants - Changes to Naturalization Civics Test
  • Judge Dolly Gee: Immigrants have Right to Representation
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 7th, 2011
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • REMINDER - Submit Your Questions
  • Happy New Year!
  • Missouri Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Harboring Illegal Aliens
  • El Paso Businesses Become IMAGE Members
  • I was Adopted by Americans, I am an American
  • Corpus Christi Business Becomes IMAGE Member
  • Dulles CBP Initiative: Global Entry
  • Florida Couple Sentenced in Forced Labor Conspiracy
  • Bay Area Restaurant Owners Charged with Hiring Illegal Workers and Tax Violations
  • Colombians Sentenced to Alien Smuggling and Visa Fraud
  • Nigerian Man Stripped of U.S. Citizenship
  • Seasons Greetings from MVP Law Group!
  • BALCA Affirms Final Determination of CO - Computer Software Engineer
  • The New Export Control Attestation Requirement on the New Form I-129
  • BALCA Vacated CO determination - Violation of Due Process
  • Third Conspirator Sentenced in 55 Million Dollar Visa Fraud Scheme
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • Monthly Determination of Employment Preference Cut-Off Dates
  • BALCA Grants Reconsideration - CO Abused Discretion
  • Green Card Lottery: 15 Million Entries for ONLY 50,000 Green Cards
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • Monetizing the Green Card
  • Virginia Business Owners Harbored Illegal Aliens
  • CBP El Paso Implements "READY LANE" Pilot Program
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 17th, 2010
  • Boston Measure to Allow Green Card Holders to Vote
  • USCIS Introduces First Fee Waiver Form
  • Steve King Vows to Take On Birthright Citizenship
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • Women Found Guilty of Impersonating ICE Officers
  • China Leads Rise in International Student Enrollment in U.S. States
  • Condo Residents Fight for Immigrant Chief Engineer
  • REMINDER - Submit Your Questions
  • Mother Tries to Help Son's Widow Enter into the U.S.
  • Legislation to Aid U.S. Service Members who Marry Foreigners
  • Company Fined and Debarred for Wages & H-1B Violations
  • January 2011 Visa Bulletin
  • DHS Released: Privacy Impact Assessment for the “Immigration Benefits Background Check Systems"
  • BALCA vacated and remanded - "Ongoing" Recruitment
  • Justice Department Settles Immigration-Related Employment Discrimination Allegations with Hoover Inc.
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • BALCA vacated and remanded CO determination - SWA Job Posting
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • First Alabama Company to Become IMAGE Partner with ICE
  • USCIS Naturalizes Largest Number of Service Members Since 1955
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, December 3rd, 2010
  • Likely Enforcement Proposals for 112th Congress
  • Bills on illegal immigration, voter ID among first of upcoming legislative session
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • U.S. Supreme Court: Gender Discrimination in Immigration Case
  • 23 New Immigration Judges Sworn In
  • USCIS Launches Spanish Language Engagement Series
  • State Department Employee Pleads Guilty to Illegally Accessing Passport Application Files
  • Immigrants Benefit as Economy Recovers
  • REMINDER - Submit Your Questions
  • USCIS Announces New Anti-Fraud Enhancements to E-Verify
  • Immigrants Can Help Create MORE Jobs
  • Naturalization Rates among IRCA Immigrants: A 2009 Update
  • HAPPY THANKSGIVING
  • Ruiz-Diaz v. United States, Change in Filing Procedures for Religious Workers
  • ICE has a NEW website
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • Release of Revised Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
  • Restaurant Owner Found Guilty of Harboring Illegal Aliens
  • Arkansas Employer Guilty of Harboring Illegal Aliens
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 19th, 2010
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • DOJ Reaches Settlement Agreement with Catholic Healthcare West
  • H-1B Employees SHOULD NOT face arrest while extension pending
  • BALCA Affirms Denial of Labor Certification - NOF did not meet regulation requirements
  • REMINDER - USCIS FILING FEES INCREASE NOVEMBER 23, 2010
  • The DOL has Updated its Enforcement Data Website
  • Dominican Man Sentenced for Falsely Applying for a U.S. Passport
  • December 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • REMINDER - Submit your questions
  • New ICE Deportation Policy
  • State Department: Passport Policy on Gender Change
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • The Executive Office for Immigration Review Launched Newly Redesigned Website
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • Immigration Reform: Binational Same Sex Couples Fear They'll Be Left Out
  • BALCA Vacates Denial of Labor Certification - NOF posted on Saturday & Sunday
  • ACLU Lawsuit - Mistreatment of Foreign Workers by California Company
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, November 5th, 2010
  • USCIS Redesigns Naturalization Certificate to Enhance Security
  • USCIS Issues Two Precedent Appeals Decisions
  • UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • ICE HSI Investigation of Two California Businesses - Allegations of Hiring Illegal Workers
  • USCIS - Evidence of Improper Influence over Visa Policy??
  • REMINDER - Submit your questions
  • 1st Mississippi business becomes IMAGE Partner with ICE
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • Clothing Retailer - Form I-9 Investigation
  • What to Do About 287(g)?
  • USCIS - Citizenship Resource Center
  • Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, October 15th, 2010
  • November 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • U.S. Citizen pleads guilty in Cambodian marriage fraud scheme
  • USCIS Naturalization Fact Sheet
  • Former Guatemalan Special Forces Soldier Sentenced to 10 Years for Making False Statements on Naturalization Forms
  • REMINDER - Submit your questions
  • USCIS Announces Final Rule Adjusting Fees for Immigration Benefits
  • Justice sues Arizona Sheriff for Documents
  • USCIS Implemented Public Law 111-230, H-1B/L1 Fee Increase
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • APPLY TODAY for the 2012 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, October 1st, 2010
  • APPLY BEGINNING October 5, 2010 for the 2012 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
  • How Illegal Immigrants are Helping Social Security
  • Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Racketerring Conspiracy and Fraud in Foreign Labor Contracting Charges
  • UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • Attorney General Cuomo Shuts Down 7 Companies for Providing Fraudulent Legal Services to Immigrant Communities
  • US Labor Department obtains nearly $1 million in back wages and interest for 135 H-1B Workers
  • REMINDER - Submit your questions
  • Man Indicted By a Federal Grand Jury for Defrauding Foreign National Employees
  • Southern District of Florida Dismisses University Employee’s Forced Labor Claims
  • Special Instructions for B-1/B-2 Visitors Who Want to Enroll in School
  • BALCA Affirms Denial of Labor Certification for CEO of Closely Held Corporation
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • 2010 Citizenship Day Naturalization Ceremonies
  • BALCA Affirms Denial on Ground That Alien Did Not Meet Educational Requirements After Revision of Form 9089
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • DREAM Act Could Be Considered by Senate This Week
  • Ending Birthright Citizenship Would Not Stop Illegal Immigration
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, September 17, 2010
  • UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • REMINDER - Submit your questions
  • October 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • BALCA Affirms Denial Finding Recruitment Report Inadequate Proof of Web Advertising
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, September 3, 2010
  • UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • REMINDER - Submit your questions
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, August 20, 2010
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • REMINDER - Submit your questions
  • Round-Up of Immigration Related Legislation (June-July 2010)
  • September 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Alien Worker did not meet the Employer’s Minimum Job Requirements
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, August 6, 2010
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
  • UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • REMINDER - Submit your questions
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Q&A Forum, July 23, 2010
  • UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • REMINDER - Submit your questions
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • August 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Q & A Forum, July 9, 2010
  • H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT UPDATE
  • REMINDER - Submit your questions
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • SPECIAL – Naturalization/Citizenship - Valid Until 8/31/2010
  • LATEST UPDATE - H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer failed to adequately document employer website advertisement
  • MVP LAW GROUP – Q & A Forum, June 25, 2010
  • LATEST UPDATE - H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • USCIS Issues Extended Information Collection for Form I-120, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document
  • MVP Law Group launches "Q & A Forum"
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • USCIS releases new Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
  • LATEST UPDATE - H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • July 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • USCIS Issues Extended Information Collection for Form I- 824, Application for Action on an Approved Application
  • NEWS RELEASE: USCIS Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Adjust Fees for Immigration Benefits
  • SPECIAL – Naturalization/Citizenship - Valid Until 8/31/2010
  • E-Verify Redesign Coming in June
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • DHS News Release - U.S. and France Establish Arrangement to Interdict High-Risk Travelers
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Offered Terms and Conditions of Employment Less Favorable than those Offered to the Foreign Worker
  • LATEST UPDATE - H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • USCIS Improving Consistency and Integrity in Form Intake Process
  • BALCA affirms denial of Labor Certification – No Violation of Due Process, PERM Regulations eliminated NOF/Rebuttal procedure found in the pre-PERM regulations
  • UPDATE - H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • LATEST UPDATE - H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • June 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • ICE Investigation results in Managers of 2 temporary staffing companies charged with hiring undocumented workers
  • UPDATE - H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • ICE Investigation results in San Diego-area bakery, its owner and manager, indicted on federal charges for hiring illegal aliens
  • LATEST UPDATE - H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • The Badger State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Wisconsin
  • The Old Dominion State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Virginia
  • The Beehive State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Utah
  • UPDATED INFORMATION - E-Verify & Federal Contractors
  • LATEST UPDATE - H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • The Lone Star State – Texas’ Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Political and Economic Powerhouse
  • The Volunteer State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Tennessee
  • The Keystone State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Pennsylvania
  • The Palmetto State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in South Carolina
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • Updated List of SEVP Approved Schools
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • BALCA Reverses CO’s denial of Labor Certification – Compliance with Requirements for Employee Referral Program
  • The Buckeye State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Ohio
  • The Tar Heel State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in North Carolina
  • The Garden State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in New Jersey
  • The Empire State – New York’s Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Political and Economic Powerhouse
  • May 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • H-1B FY2011 CAP COUNT
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Inappropriately Used Wage Range in Recruitment Efforts
  • The Silver State– Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Nevada
  • The Cornhusker State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Nebraska
  • The North Star State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Minnesota
  • The Great Lakes State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos and Asians in Michigan
  • Updated List of SEVP Approved Schools
  • The Old Line State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Maryland
  • The Pine Tree State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Maine
  • The Pelican State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Louisiana
  • The Hoosier State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Indiana
  • H-1B Visa Season Quickly Approaching - Get Your H-1B Cases Ready Now To File On April 1
  • UPDATE on the Federalized Process for Obtaining PWD Requests
  • USCIS Issues Information Collection for Form I- 824, Application for Action on an Approved Application
  • USCIS Issues Information Collection for Form I- 102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document
  • The Prairie State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Illinois
  • The Hawkeye State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Iowa
  • The Peach State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Georgia
  • The Sunshine State – Florida’s Immigrants and Latinos are a Political and Economic Powerhouse
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Offered Terms and Conditions of Employment Less Favorable than those Offered to the Foreign Worker
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • The Centennial State – The Political and Economic Power of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians in Colorado
  • The Golden State – Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians Indispensable to California Economy
  • April 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • H-1B Visa Season Quickly Approaching - Get Your H-1B Cases Ready Now To File On April 1 for October 1, 2010 Start Date
  • Passport Day in the USA – March 27th
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Failed to Post Job Order for the Mandatory 30 day period
  • The Natural State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Arkansas
  • The Grand Canyon State – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Arizona
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Failed to Submit Proper Documentation to satisfy the Business Necessity Requirement
  • ICE Serves Form I-9 Audit Notices to 180 Businesses in 5 States
  • Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • RECENT UPDATE on the Federalized Process for Obtaining PWD Requests
  • The Last Frontier – Immigrants, Latinos and Asians are a Growing Economic and Political Force in Alaska
  • USCIS Issues Information Collection for Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • BALCA vacates denial of Labor Certification – Fundamental Fairness requires Employer be given a Second Opportunity to Produce the Relevant Document
  • H-1B Admissions at Newark, NJ Airport
  • USCIS Guidance for Recipients of TARP Funding Filing H-1B Petitions
  • March 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • Immigrant Integration Partnership – USCIS and Los Angeles, CA
  • BALCA reverses denial of Labor Certification – Employer Omissions on ETA Form 9089 were not material as other information provided on the Form answered the essential question posed by the Form
  • Attorney General Cuomo Filed Suit Against Two Immigration Services Organizations for Providing Fraudulent Services
  • USCIS Director issues a Response to Recommendation 43, Temporary Acceptance of Filed Labor Condition Applications for Certain H-1B Filings
  • Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • Filing an H-1B nonimmigrant cap/transfer/extension/amended visa petition after the release of the “MEMO”
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • Reported Advance Parole Document Validity Date Error
  • EAD and Advance Parole Renewal SPECIAL continued - Valid until 1/31/2010
  • UPDATE on the Federalized Process for Obtaining PWD Requests
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Failed to Timely Address Business Necessity Issue
  • February 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • FY2011 H-1B CAP preparation & filing SPECIAL
  • Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • Staff Promotions Help MVP Law Group Prepare for 2010 Expansion of Services
  • Season's Greetings from the MVP Law Group!
  • Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for Individuals who did not make the H-1B Quota
  • UPDATED - FY2010 H-1B CAP REACHED
  • SPECIAL – Naturalization/Citizenship - Valid Until 12/31/2009
  • LATEST UPDATE: H-1B FY2010 CAP COUNT
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • SPECIAL – EAD and Advance Parole Renewal - Valid until 12/31/2009
  • UPDATE: H-1B FY2010 CAP COUNT
  • January 2010 Visa Bulletin
  • H-1B FY2010 CAP Update
  • Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools
  • H1N1 Flu Vaccination NOT REQUIRED for entry into U.S.
  • BREAKING NEWS: H-1B FY2010 CAP Update
  • Federalized Process for Obtaining PWD Requests
  • 10% OFF Family Based Immigration Case
  • H-1B FY2010 CAP Update
  • SPECIAL – Naturalization/Citizenship
  • ICE Selects 1,000 Employers for Form I-9 Audits
  • LATEST H-1B CAP UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • Updated Service Centers Processing Times
  • December 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • Attorney, Attorneys, Attorney.org Award of Excellence
  • LATEST UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • FY10 DHS Appropriations bill signed into Law
  • USCIS Offers FREE Naturalization Information Sessions
  • USCIS Issues a Fact Sheet to Remind Individuals to apply EARLY for Advance Parole
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Job Order Placed 184 days prior to CO’s date stamp
  • Updated Service Centers Processing Times
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – FEIN Discrepancy
  • SPECIAL – EAD and Advance Parole Renewal
  • All NATURALIZATION Applicants must take NEW Naturalization Test
  • November 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Application Filed Less Than 30 Days After Job Order Ended
  • APPLY TODAY for the 2011 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
  • USCIS Issues Information Collection on Form I-290B
  • USCIS Issues Information Collection on Form I-129F
  • USCIS Extends Information Collection for Form I-140
  • LATEST UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • USCIS Office of Fraud Detection & National Security Commence H-1B Assessment Program: Site Visits
  • Updated Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Job Order Placement Period Insufficient
  • Q&A with USCIS regarding Pending Employment Based I-485 Petitions
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Notice of Posting Inadequate
  • LATEST UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • ICE Investigation results in fine of $450,000 for hiring illegal aliens
  • Updated Service Centers Processing Times
  • October 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • Expiration Date for Form I-9 will remain valid until 8/31/2012
  • Federal Contractors & Subcontractors MUST use E-Verify beginning TODAY!
  • LATEST UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • H-1B Employee Questionnaire issued by the DOL Wage and Hour Division
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Employer Submitted Labor less than 30 days after end of SWA job order
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Notice of Filing failed to provide “Rate of Pay”
  • FYI - Tips for I-131 Re-entry Permits
  • Become a Fan of the MVP Law Group, P.A. on FACEBOOK
  • LATEST UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • Updated Service Centers Processing Times
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – PERM: Recruitment not conducted in accordance with Regulations
  • September 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • LATEST UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – PERM: Failure to Prove Business Necessity
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – PERM: Professional and nonprofessional position recruitment
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – PERM: Failure to follow Recruitment time restrictions for filing
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – PERM: Failure to follow Newspaper Advertisement Regulations
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Newspaper Advertisement omitted Employer’s Name
  • E-Verify Employer DO’S and DON’TS
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – Failure to provide documentation requested in Audit Notification Letter
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification – AUDIT: Failure to provide Recruitment Report
  • Updated Service Centers Processing Times
  • August 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • LATEST UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • Form I-9 Remains Valid beyond 6/30/09 expiration date
  • Clarification as to the FCCPT's substantial equivalency of foreign-educated Physical Therapists (PT)
  • BALCA vacates CO’s denial of Labor Certification involving Employer’s FEIN
  • LATEST UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • Form I-9, ICE Audit Initiative
  • REMINDER - File LCAs with the new iCert System beginning 7/1/09!
  • LATEST UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • USCIS will resume Premium Processing for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker beginning June 29, 2009
  • Updated Service Centers Processing Times
  • USCIS ordered to accept concurrently-filed Religious Worker I-360 and I-485 applications
  • Legislation to Protect Orphans, Widows and Widowers Introduced by Senators Menendez (D-NJ), Gillibrand (D-NY), and Leahy (D-VT)
  • LATEST UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • July 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • USCIS Experiencing Production Delays
  • Legislation to Reform America’s Family Based Immigration System Introduced by Senators Menendez (D-NJ), Gillibrand (D-NY), Kennedy (D-MA), and Schumer (D-NY)
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to comply with Notice of Filing requirements
  • UPDATE - FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to obtain a proper PWD
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to comply with PERM regulations
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to comply with Prevailing Wage Determination Instructions
  • Updated Service Centers Processing Times
  • UPDATE – DOL will keep old LCA System operational through June 30, 2009
  • June 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • BALCA affirms denial of Labor application - Employer Failed to Comply with Notice of Filing requirements
  • BALCA affirms denial of Labor application – Lack of Employer’s Name on Notice of Filing is not harmless error
  • BALCA vacates denial of Labor application – Lack of Kellogg Language would offend fundamental fairness and procedural due process
  • USCIS revises filing requirements and mailing address for Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
  • Not finding your case available Online?
  • Legislation to Reform the H-1B Visa Program Introduced by Senators Durbin (D-IL) and Grassley (R-IA)
  • UPDATE – FY 2010 H-1B Cap Count
  • In Lieu of Recent BALCA Decisions, a Message from the MVP Law Group, P.A.
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Did Not Comply with “Notice of Filing” Requirements
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Incomplete, Missing Required Information
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer Did Not Comply with PERM Regulations
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – No On-Site Hire Exception to Advertising Requirements
  • Updated Service Centers Processing Times
  • REMINDER to all U.S. Employers – Use Updated Form I-9
  • H-1B Visa Program and TARP recipients – Ongoing Issues
  • NEW iCert System – Update
  • H-1B Demand for FY 2010 - Updates
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • May 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer Placed Job Order after receiving denial
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to comply with PERM process
  • BALCA dismisses Appeal based upon PERM audit regulation 20 C.F.R. § 656.20(a)(3)
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor Certification, No valid FEIN
  • BALCA affirms priority date for PERM application
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Misinterpretation of Statutory Regulations
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to comply with advertisement regulations
  • CGFNS Guidance on Educational Requirements for PT applicants
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Employer failed to rebut NOF
  • Illinois Act deemed invalid by U.S. District Court
  • BALCA reverses denial of Labor Certification
  • FYI – Clarification on H-1B Lottery System
  • Appeal of an Alien of Extraordinary Ability is rejected by Administrative Appeals Office
  • GAO Report unveils significant vulnerabilities in the Department of State’s Passport Issuance Process
  • USCIS released UPDATED Form I-9 EMPLOYER HANDBOOK
  • Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • EAWA and its effect upon H-1B petitions (TARP RECIPENTS)
  • Guidance on Changing to and Extending B-1/B-2 Status
  • Extending H-1B Status beyond the Regulatory Six-Year Limitation Period
  • Labor Department To Implement New Online Application System
  • 2009 – The Year of Immigration Compliance
  • Introduction of the “Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009” on the Senate Floor
  • Salt Lake City Man allegedly conned victims by posing as an Immigration Official
  • ALJ Finds H-1B Employer liable for Back Wages and Retaliatory Discharge
  • USCIS releases updated Naturalization materials
  • ICE Investigation results in former Supervisor of Poultry plant sentenced to 23 months in prison
  • All H-1B Cap EXEMPT visa petitions should be filed with the California Service Center
  • USCIS Incorporates Passport Data into E-Verify Program
  • April 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • Accepted Documentation to Demonstrate H-1B Beneficiary has Completed Degree Requirements
  • Award of Payment of Back Wages to VA Aliens Hired under the H-1B Program is BARRED by U.S. Federal Government’s Sovereign Immunity
  • AAO approved EB-2 petition – Foreign degree found equivalent to U.S. “M.D.”
  • SEVP Approved Schools
  • H-1B Visa Season Quickly Approaching
  • Correction to NSC Form I-485, Employment Based processing time
  • USCIS will expand the Premium Processing Service for Certain Form I-140 Petitions
  • Updated Service Center Processing Times
  • FAQs regarding the H-1B Provisions of the ARRA of 2009
  • Economic Stimulus Bill Includes Sanders H-1B Amendment
  • Final Defendant in California Restaurant ICE raid receives sentence
  • March 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • ICE Investigation results in three-count indictment
  • Service Center Processing Times
  • Update: Federal Contractors and the E-Verify System
  • DOL Administrative Review Board orders payment of back wages to H-1B visa holder
  • Upgraded biometric technology in place at major U.S. ports of entry
  • AAO approved EB-2 petition - Foreign degree found equivalent to U.S. "M.D."
  • February 2009 Visa Bulletin
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  • Get Your H-1B Cases Ready Now To File On April 1 for October 1, 2009 Start Date
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Excessive requirement
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  • Updated H-2B Visa Count for the Second Half of Fiscal Year 2009
  • USCIS Revises Employment Eligibility Form (I-9)
  • Improving the Processing of "Schedule A" Nurse Visas
  • January 2009 Visa Bulletin
  • USCIS Published Religious Workers Final Rule
  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – Unduly restrictive job requirements
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  • BALCA upholds denial of Labor application – minimalist approach to recruitment
  • Highlights of Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 PERM Certifications
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  • BALCA upholds denial of Landscaper application – not permanent, full-time employment
  • December 2008 Visa Bulletin
  • Naturalization Process for the Military
  • The Role of the Attorney in the PERM Process After the Fragomen Settlement
  • BALCA remands LC for supervised recruitment due to failure of Employer to recruit in good faith
  • BALCA upholds denial of LC because Employer failed to establish position was permanent full-time employment
  • N-400 Naturalization Application Expired October 31,2008, but Remains Valid Until Revised Version is Released
  • BALCA upholds denial of LC because Employer failed to establish lawful-job related reasons for rejecting otherwise qualified U.S. workers
  • BALCA upholds denial of LC based on suspension of counsel
  • DHS Issues Supplemental Final Rule with Guidance For Employers Who Receive Social Security ‘No-Match’ Letters
  • BALCA upholds denial of LC because proffered position not full-time as required by regulations
  • BALCA upholds Final Determination finding lack of good faith in recruitment
  • BALCA vacates Final Determination and remands for proper procedures to re-advertise
  • The E-3 Australian Professional Visa
  • John McCain and Barack Obama on IMMIGRATION
  • BALCA upholds denial of LC for failure to obtain Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
  • APPLY TODAY for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery – ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
  • Update on Pending FBI Name Checks and Projected Naturalization Processing Times
  • BALCA upholds denial of LC based upon failure to comply with PERM advertising rules
  • BALCA affirms PERM filing date and vacates CO's denial of the application
  • BALCA upholds denial of LC based on submission of Incomplete Application
  • The Role of Attorneys/Agents in the PERM Recruitment process
  • Unlawful employment practices result in potential debarment
  • Audit - The Assignment of Social Security Numbers to K-1 visa applicants
  • Redesigned (NEW) Naturalization Test
  • H2B Proposed Rule Changes
  • BALCA remands case – Pro se employer not given adequate rebuttal notice
  • Unlawful Rejection of U.S. Workers: BALCA affirms Certifying Officer's denial of labor certification
  • Recruitment Efforts: Employer cannot reject otherwise qualified candidates based on resume alone
  • AAO gives Petitioner another chance to prove NEED for H2B welder workers
  • BALCA affirms denial of Labor Certification based on lack of requested evidence
  • No-Match Letter Does Not Provide Constructive Knowledge of Immigration Violations
  • L-1B Visa Requirements and Recent related AAO decision
  • Future Rule Tightening by the U.S. Department of Labor
  • September 2008 Visa Bulletin
  • The fine for "Benching" H-1B employees
  • The ‘I-140 Stage’ and the ‘Ability to Pay’
  • Filing of Re-entry Permit Requires PHYSICAL PRESENCE
  • Dual Intent – What Does It Mean In The Immigration Context?
  • I applied for a green card. What is my priority date?
  • Drawbacks of the E-Verify Program
  • Extension of Optional Practical Training Program under the E-Verify Program & E-Verify Requirement for Federal Contractors
  • E-Verify – What is it?
  • Department of State introduces "Student Intern" J-1 Visa Category
  • A Little Guidance on the Child Status Protection Act (“CSPA”) –Part 3 of 3
  • A Little Guidance on the Child Status Protection Act (“CSPA”) –Part 2 of 3
  • A Little Guidance on the Child Status Protection Act (“CSPA”) –Part 1 of 3
  • Supreme Court Holds that Those Granted Voluntary Departure Can Seek Reopening
  • Maintaining PERM AUDIT Files
  • UPDATE: USCIS Offers Premium Processing for I-140s on a Limited Basis
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  • USCIS TRIES TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY IN PROCESSING NATURALIZATION APPLICATIONS
  • Changes To Visa Waiver Program - DHS Announces Pre-Travel Authorization Program for U.S.-Bound Travelers from Visa Waiver Countries
  • PERM Business Necessity Audits
  • FY2009 H1B Cap Filing Update
  • Alternatives to the H-1B Visa for individuals who did not make the H-1B Quota
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