H1B Visa Lawyer BlogArchive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/2/25
This blog entry was originally posted on 5/2/25. We here at the MVP Law Group would like to wish every one of our blog readers Happy Holidays!
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.
Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/18/25
This blog entry was originally posted on 4/18/25. We here at the MVP Law Group would like to wish every one of our blog readers Happy Holidays!
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.
2025 USCIS Forms Updates – Form G-1055 Fee Schedule – 12/16
The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update.
The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated December 16, 2025!
Reminder – E-Verify Records Scheduled for Disposal
The federal government is purging old E-Verify records dated on or before Dec. 31, 2015! E-Verify employers have until January 5, 2026, to download the old records before they are disposed of on January 5th!
For more information, please review the E-Verify What’s New Release, “E-Verify Records Scheduled for Disposal“!
Background:
Visa Bulletin – January 2026
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the January 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) 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).
DHS Terminates TPS for Ethiopia
On Friday, December 12th, Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia. The TPS designation for Ethiopia will terminate on February 13, 2026! The Secretary has decided that they do not qualify for TPS, and she will terminate it.
For more information, please review the USCIS News Release, “DHS Announces the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia“!
Background:
2025 USCIS Forms Updates – Form I-140G Gold Card Program – 12/10
The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update.
The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated December 10, 2025!
Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration and Social Media
List of some of the Top News Stories related to “Immigration and Social Media”:
BBC News (bbc.com), 12/10/25, News Article:
US could ask foreign tourists for five-year social media history before entry
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 12/12/25
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.
- As per recent Visa rule to keep social media profile public for H1B and H4 candidates, do I need to make my social media accounts public now?
Effective 12/15/2025, you only need to make your social media accounts public if you are applying for H1B and/or H4 visa stamping at a Consulate abroad. The Department of State will deny your H-1B and/or H4 visa if you do not make your social media accounts public prior to appearing for your H-1B and/or H4 stamping interview. If you are presently in the United States on a valid H1B or H4 visa, there is no need to make your social media accounts public.