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May 30, 2025

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

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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 29, 2025

Trump Administration halts Scheduling of New Student Visa Appointments

by Kellie N. Lego

The Trump Administration have decided to halt scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants until they decide how to vet the foreign student’s social media accounts as part of the process. The information seen by Reuters News indicates that visa applicants already scheduled will continue to be processed.

For more information, please review the Reuters News Article, “Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments“.

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May 28, 2025

Immigration News – Top News Stories – Trump’s Gold Card

by Kellie N. Lego

List of some of the Top News Stories related to Trump’s Gold Card:

Fox Business (foxbusiness.com), 5/22/25, News Article:

Commerce Secretary Lutnick details rollout plan for Trump’s Gold Card immigration program

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 26, 2025

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

Click the link to view the June 2025 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) and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center using Consular Processing (outside of the US) or file on their own with USCIS Form I-485 (within the US).