H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

January 22, 2026

Attorney Kellie Lego has been selected as a 2026 Super Lawyer!

Kellie N. Lego is an accomplished attorney practicing at MVP Law Group in Odenton, Maryland, and has been recognized as a 2026 Super Lawyer for her work in Immigration law. This distinction is awarded to a select group of attorneys in each state based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com.

January 21, 2026

DHS Terminates TPS for Somalia

by Kellie N. Lego

On Tuesday, January 13th, Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia. The TPS designation for Somalia will terminate on March 17, 2026! The Secretary has decided that they do not qualify for TPS, and she will terminate it.

For more information, please review the USCIS News Release, “Homeland Security Terminates Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status Designation“!

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January 20, 2026

Update – Visa Bulletin – February 2026

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.

Click the link to view the February 2026 Visa Bulletin

UPDATE: When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: February 2026

January 19, 2026

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Federal Holiday

by Kellie N. Lego

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state, sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream…”

Excerpt from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial!

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January 16, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 1/16/26

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.

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January 15, 2026

Summary of the February 2026 Visa Bulletin!

by Kellie N. Lego

The Visa Bulletin (VB) is a monthly U.S. government report released by the State Department’s Travel Website. This monthly bulletin tells you when you can get a green card based on your priority date.

Summary of Key points for VB for February 2026:

Employment-Based (EB) Categories

January 14, 2026

Visa Bulletin – February 2026

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.

Click the link to view the February 2026 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).

January 13, 2026

Checking USCIS Processing Times Online

by Kellie N. Lego

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

January 12, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 16, 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, January 16, 2026. Act now and submit your questions!

January 9, 2026

Summary of the January 2026 Visa Bulletin!

by Kellie N. Lego

The Visa Bulletin (VB) is a monthly U.S. government report released by the State Department’s Travel Website. This monthly bulletin tells you when you can get a green card based on your priority date.

Summary of Key points for VB for January 2026:

USCIS Filing Guidance: For January 2026, USCIS allows applicants in all family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories to use the more favorable Dates for Filing chart (Chart B) when submitting adjustment of status applications (Form I-485) in the U.S.