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…
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Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on the Supreme Court Ruling on DOMA
On June 26th, Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano released a simple statement on the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). She stated, “I applaud today’s Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor holding that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. This discriminatory…
Impact of New Americans: Alaska, Indiana, Georgia & Maine
Immigration Policy Center Releases Updated State-by-State Fact Sheets! The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released ten more states, for a total of thirty updated state-by-state fact sheets with accompanying info graphics. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each state. The Immigration…
BALCA Vacates Denial Notwithstanding Incomplete ETA 9089
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently overturned the decision of a Certifying Officer (CO) to deny labor certification for the position of “Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologist” After receiving & reviewing an Employer’s Application for Permanent Labor Certification, the CO issued an Audit notification demanding the employee’s…
DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 5/31/13
These USCIS statistics on DACA cases from 8/15/12 to 5/31/13 show a total of 520,157 DACA requests accepted for processing, 507,301 biometric services appointments scheduled, and 365,237 requests approved. The data also shows the number of accepted and approved requests from the top countries of origin and the top states…
Updated Service Center Processing Times
Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 6/18/13 with processing dates as of 4/30/13. If you filed a petition with one of the Service Centers, please review the links below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your…
MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, June 21, 2013
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…
BALCA Rejects CO’s Strict Specifications for Ad Copies
The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently overturned the decision of a Certifying Officer (CO) to deny labor certification for the position of “Home Health Care Aide” After receiving & reviewing an Employer’s Application for Permanent Labor Certification, the CO issued an Audit notification. He asked the employer…
Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times
Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times were released with processing dates as of June 3, 2013. If you filed an appeal, please review the link below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular case. Administrative Appeals Office The processing time for an I-129 H-1B Appeal is current;…
Free E-Verify Webinar on Employees Rights
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has announced a free E-Verify webinar on Employee Rights. This free online seminar will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at 12:00am EST (noon). You can register with the link listed below; you will need to include your first name, last name and…