H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

June 9, 2026

Checking USCIS Processing Times Online

You can now check USCIS processing times online at the USCIS web site. All you need to enter is your form number, and the office processing your case. USCIS has made processing times easier to understand and provide a more realistic date range.

Check Case Processing Times

The processing time range is how long it is taking for USCIS to process your type of case from the date they received it. USCIS processes cases in the order they receive them, and they normally update this information monthly. The estimated time range displayed is based on data captured over the last two months. Frequently Asked Questions About Processing Times

June 8, 2026

DHS Automatically Extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon

by Kellie N. Lego

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that they were extending the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the country of Lebanon for 6 months, beginning on May 28, 2026, and ending on November 27, 2026! The news release states that TPS would be given automatically to Lebanon because the new Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin didn’t have enough time to review their TPS protection before deadline!

For further details please review the USCIS News Release, “DHS Automatically Extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon“!

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June 5, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 6/5/26

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.

Does the memo released by USCIS on Friday, May 22, 2026, stop people who are otherwise eligible for adjustment of status from applying for their Green Card from within the U.S.?

No. The memo does not change the law, statutory eligibility criteria, or stop USCIS from processing and approving I-485, Application to Adjust Status petitions. People who are eligible for adjustment of status should speak with an experienced Immigration Attorney to discuss their case. Adjudications by USCIS will continue to be made on a case-by-case basis.

June 4, 2026

Black box – Trump administration moves to wipe out ICE watchdog

by Kellie N. Lego

The Trump Administration’s new budget is urging Congress to cut all funding, including staff for the Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO)! OIDO is an independent, internal watchdog within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Their mission is to examine and oversee conditions of immigration detention and ensure that individuals are treated humanely.

When Trump first came into his second term, he cut funding and staff to OIDO, effectively eliminating it without Congress!

For more information, please read the NJ Spotlight News article, “Black box’: Trump administration moves to wipe out ICE watchdog “!

June 3, 2026

2026 USCIS Forms Updates – Form G-1055 Fee Schedule – 5/29

by Kellie N. Lego

The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update.

The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated May 29, 2026!

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June 2, 2026

Immigration News – Top News Stories – Afrikaners Refugees

by Kellie N. Lego

List of some of the Top News Stories related to “Afrikaners Refugees”:

CBS News (cbsnews.com), 5/19/26, News Release:

Trump administration proposes welcoming thousands more Afrikaners to U.S. as refugees, citing “emergency”

June 1, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, June 5, 2026

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, June 5, 2026. Act now and submit your questions!

May 29, 2026

2026 USCIS Forms Updates – 5/27

by Kellie N. Lego

The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update.

The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated May 27, 2026!

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