The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced updated COVID-19 vaccination requirements for beneficiaries paroled into the United States under Uniting for Ukraine. This change will be effective immediately, all beneficiaries aged 6 months and older must have an attestation submitted attesting that they received COVID-19 vaccinations both before traveling to…
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MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 8/26/22
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H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 8/22/22
The H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. There is a cap limit of 33,000 for the first half of the fiscal year and 33,000 for the second half for a total of 66,000 per year.…
Reminder – USCIS Webinar – (8/31/22) – USCIS Naturalization Mock Interview for Museum and Library Employees
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national webinar, “Institute of Museum and Library Services Webinar – USCIS Naturalization Mock Interview” on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, between 1:00 to 2:00 pm (Eastern). Museum and library employees are invited to participate in a naturalization mock interview…
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, August 26, 2022
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…
Update – Visa Bulletin – September 2022
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin. Click the link to view the September 2022 Visa Bulletin UPDATE: When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: September 2022 The monthly Visa Bulletin has changed. The bulletin now summarizes the…
USCIS Webinar – (9/1/22) – National Engagement on Operation Allies Welcome and Ongoing Support of Afghan Nationals
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national webinar, “National Engagement on Operation Allies Welcome and Ongoing Support of Afghan Nationals” on Thursday, September 1, 2022, between 3:00 to 4:00 pm (Eastern). Participances are invited to a national engagement on Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). USCIS Director…
Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration
List of some of the Top News Stories related to Immigration: WTTW Chicago Public Television News (news.wttw.com), 8/15/22: 10 Years After First DACA Applications, Young Immigrants Still Face Worries Over Program’s Future Ten years ago, young immigrants came out for a chance to meet with immigration experts and submit…
Visa Bulletin – September 2022
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin. Click the link to view the September 2022 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)…
USCIS Virtual Stakeholder Engagement – (8/25/22) – USCIS Military Resources Stakeholder Engagement
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national webinar, “USCIS Military Resources Stakeholder Engagement” on Thursday, August 25, 2022, between 2:00 to 3:00 pm (Eastern). USCIS stakeholders are invited to participate in a virtual stakeholder engagement, USCIS will share an overview on the resources available…