H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

June 4, 2026

Black box – Trump administration moves to wipe out ICE watchdog

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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May 28, 2026

Update – Visa Bulletin – June 2026

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.

Click the link to view the June 2026 Visa Bulletin

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

May 27, 2026

Immigration News – Top News Stories – Adjustment of Status

by Kellie N. Lego

List of some of the Top News Stories related to “Adjustment of Status”:

USCIS (uscis.gov), 5/22/26, News Release:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances

May 26, 2026

Summary of the June 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 June 2026

Employment-Based (EB) Notable Movements (Final Action Dates)

May 25, 2026

Memorial Day – Federal Holiday

by Kellie N. Lego

“Each of the patriots whom we remember on this day was first a beloved son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a spouse, friend, and neighbor.” – Former President, George H. W. Bush

Memorial Day in the United States

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May 22, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/22/26

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.

What is the deadline to submit an H-1B CAP petition for Fiscal Year 2027? My employer has not yet filed the case and I’m worried about my case not being filed on time.

The deadline for H-1B CAP petitions for FY2027 to be filed with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is June 30, 2026. There is still sufficient time to file a proper H-1B CAP petition with USCIS.