On Friday, January 9th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced they would publish a final rule, “Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees” in the Federal Register. This new rule will increase USCIS fees for premium processing to reflect the amount of inflation from June 2023 through June 2025. For more details,…
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 The monthly Visa Bulletin has changed. The bulletin now summarizes the…
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…
List of some of the Top News Stories related to “Immigration Protests”: AP News (apnews.com), 1/15/26, News Article: Aggressive tactics used on Minneapolis protesters raise concerns about federal officer training ————————— ABC 7 Chicago (abc7chicago.com), 1/17/26, News Video and Article: Large crowds return to Broadview ICE facility, protesting against…
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…
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,…
“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…
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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 Little to no advancement…
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)…