Q&A Forum

May 30, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/30/25

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 need to extend my H4 status, and I also have two (2) children under the age of 21. Are they included in my application, or do I need to file separate H4 extensions for them with their own filing fees?

Only the primary applicant may file for an H4 extension using Form I-539. Any dependent children of the primary applicant would require their own separate Form I-539A. Only one (1) filing fee of $470.00 needs to accompany the I-539 and I-539A filings. If you need assistance, our law firm routinely assists with the preparation and filing of H4 dependent applications, give us a call at 240-390-0600.

May 27, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 30, 2025

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, May 30, 2025. Act now and submit your questions!

May 16, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/16/25

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.

Are H4 and H4 EAD requests filed concurrently with H-1B extension petitions being processed and approved at the same time?

USCIS has indicated that it would stop the practice of adjudicating the H4 & H4 EAD petitions concurrently filed by dependents with the H-1B extension petition; however, in practice, we are still seeing cases approved together, or within a few days/weeks of each other.

May 12, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 16, 2025

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, May 16, 2025. Act now and submit your questions!

May 2, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/2/25

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.

If I have a valid H-1B visa in my passport, provided my 10 print biometrics at my consular interview and haven’t moved to a new address since the filing of the H-1B visa as listed in my passport, am I registered or do I need to register? It would appear based on the information you have shared that you are in compliance with the Registry requirement and do not need to submit a G-325R form through the USCIS website. See https://www.uscis.gov/alienregistration for more information.
Should we self-deport? Everywhere we turn the messaging is for us to leave. Some of the notices we have received say that if we leave now, we will be able to come back later to resume our process. Is this true? What should we do? You should contact our office to schedule a consultation. It is highly recommended that you speak with a qualified Immigration Attorney for a full discussion of your rights, the rule of law, how due process works in the United States, and the real consequences involved if you were to self-deport. Please DO NOT self-deport without speaking with an Immigration Attorney.

April 28, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 2, 2025

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, May 2, 2025. Act now and submit your questions!

April 18, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 4/18/25

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 will happen if I do not register under the new 4/11/2025 Registration requirement? There are three (3) components to this registration requirement, and thus three (3) different penalties. (1) If you do not register and provide fingerprints, the penalty is a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment up to 180 days, or both. (2) If you do not carry evidence of compliance (18 and over), the penalty is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both. (3) If you do not notify DHS in writing of each change of address within 10 days of moving, the penalty is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $5,000, imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both. There are serious consequences involved for not complying with the registration requirement, as well as serious risks involved in complying with the registration requirement. YOU SHOULD SPEAK WITH A QUALIFIED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY AND/OR CRIMINAL ATTORNEY BEFORE SUBMITTING A REGISTRATION FORM ONLINE.
Is Venezuela TPS still valid? Yes, on March 31, 2025, Judge Edward Chen, a federal judge in San Francisco, ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to continue TPS for Venezuelans. See National TPS Alliance, et al., v. Kristi Noem et al., No. 3:25-cv-01766 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 31, 2025).

April 14, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 18, 2025

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, April 18, 2025. Act now and submit your questions!

April 4, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 4/4/25

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.

I was not chosen in the lottery process for FY2026 with H-1B employment to start 10/01/2025. My current OPT expires in July 2025. I graduated with a master’s degree in computer science. What are my options?

Generally, a U.S. degree in Computer Science would be classified as a STEM degree. You should consult your Designated School Official (DSO) and carefully review your I-20 form against the ICE STEM Degree Field list to determine if you are eligible for a STEM OPT. A STEM OPT would provide an additional 24 months of work authorization allowing you additional opportunities to submit a registration under the H-1B CAP registration process. To qualify for STEM OPT, your employer would need to be enrolled in E-Verify and also willing to enter into a Training Agreement with you.

March 31, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, April 4, 2025

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, April 4, 2025. Act now and submit your questions!