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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, December 6, 2024. Act now and submit your questions!

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This blog entry was originally posted on 3/29/24. We here at the MVP Law Group would like to wish every one of our blog readers Happy Thanksgiving! 

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1 – How does the USCIS know it is a concurrent filing? Form I-129 allows you to check the proper box to classify the filing. The Labor Condition Application (LCA) filed with the Department of Labor also allows you to check the proper box to classify the filing. 

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a great resource web page, “Citizenship Resource Center”! They have centralized available online information about becoming a U.S. Citizen. This web page includes citizenship preparation materials and activities and is divided into three main sections:

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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

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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.

  1. I have TPS and I’m worried about what will happen to it under the Trump Administration. Is TPS safe?

No.

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On Monday, November 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), working with the Department of State (DOS) announced the list of countries that are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B programs. *The H-2A and H-2B visa programs allow U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary agricultural and nonagricultural jobs, respectively. For further details please review the USCIS New Alert, “DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs”. 

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On Friday, November 15th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced they expect to add an extra 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for (FY) 2025. This addition will be added to the statutory cap of 66,000 H-2B visas allowed per fiscal year. DHS feels this will help U.S. businesses! Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas stated, “By maximizing the use of the H-2B visa program, the Department of Homeland Security is helping to ensure the labor needs of American businesses are met, keeping prices down for consumers while strengthening worker protections and deterring irregular migration to the United States.” 

For further details please review the USCIS News Release, “DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for Fiscal Year 2025”. 

 
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