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“Immigrants signed their names to our Declaration and helped win our independence. Immigrants helped lay the railroads and build our cities, calloused hand by calloused hand. Immigrants took up arms to preserve our union, to defeat fascism, and to win a Cold War. Immigrants and their descendants helped pioneer new industries and fuel our Information Age, from Google to the iPhone. So the story of immigrants in America isn’t a story of “them,” it’s a story of “us.” It’s who we are. And now, all of you get to write the next chapter.” – President Barack Obama

(Part of Speech given during military naturalization ceremony for active duty service members in the East Room of the White House, July 4, 2012)

No matter what your plans are for this Fourth of July, make it a memorable day by spending time with your family and friends. Have a picnic, go to the fireworks, watch a parade or just celebrate with a quiet moment. Please remember those brave men and women who gave their lives to defend our country and its freedoms.

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Immigration Policy Center Releases Updated State-by-State Fact Sheets (2015)

The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each state. The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) is the research and policy division of the American Immigration Council (AIC).

As Washington D.C. continues the discussion of Comprehensive Immigration Reform, we thought that it would be a good time to provide some statistics on the Immigrant population in the United States as provided by this IPC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; Georgia, Hawaii & Idaho.

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From July 1st to July 4th, the USCIS is holding over 50 naturalization ceremonies across the U.S. to help celebrate the 4th of July holiday! It’s expected the over 4000 new citizens will be administered the Oath of Allegiance during these ceremonies. USCIS Director León Rodríguez stated, “From Los Angeles to New York, Miami to Seattle, Indianapolis to Los Alamos, these individuals are showing their full commitment to the freedoms, values and ideals that have inspired Americans since the Declaration of Independence in 1776.”

For more information about this subject please review the USCIS News Release, “USCIS Welcoming 4,000 New Citizens July 1-4 to Celebrate Independence Day“.

Note: To view a complete list of 2015 Independence Day naturalization ceremonies, review the USCS News Release, “Celebrating Independence Day with Naturalization Ceremonies“.

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Immigration Policy Center Releases Updated State-by-State Fact Sheets (2015)

The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released all fifty states, the District of Columbia and the United States (Overall), for a total of fifty-two updated fact sheets with accompanying info graphics and other details. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants, Asians and Latinos in each state. The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) is the research and policy division of the American Immigration Council (AIC).

As Washington D.C. continues the discussion of Comprehensive Immigration Reform, we thought that it would be a good time to provide some statistics on the Immigrant population in the United States as provided by this IPC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; Alabama, Alaska & Arizona.

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Question #1 – H1B Nonimmigrant Work Visa

Is there a grace period for applying for an H-1B transfer after termination from a previous sponsoring employer?

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On Wednesday, June 24, 2015, Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson announced that the country of Nepal will be designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. This decision was based on the conditions within Nepal caused by the April 25th, magnitude 7.8 earthquake and the many aftershocks that followed. This status will allow eligible Nepalese nationals residing in the United States to apply for TPS with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The 180-day TPS registration period begins June 24, 2015 and runs through December 21, 2015. The Federal Register notice, “Designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status” published June 24, 2015 provides further details and procedures for applying for TPS.

The TPS designation for Nepal is effective starting, June 24, 2015, and will be in effect through December 24, 2016. This designation means that, during the designated period, eligible nationals of Nepal and people without nationality who last habitually resided in Nepal will not be removed from the United States and may receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), which will allow them to work within the United States.

For further details please review the USCIS News Release, “DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status Designation for Nepal“.

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be a holding a free Teleconference on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 between 2:00pm to 3:00pm (EST). The subject of this event will be their continued processing of requests under the original guidelines for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the DACA renewal process. There will also be a Q&A session at the end of the teleconference.

The federal court temporarily enjoined the USCIS from implementing the new expanded DACA guidelines under President Obama’s Executive Actions on Immigration (11/20/14).

Event Information:

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Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 6/15/15 with processing dates as of 4/30/15.

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 particular case.

California Service Center (CSC)

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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, June 26, 2015. Act now and submit your questions!

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On Saturday, June 20, 2015, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and their local Washington, DC Chapter have partnered with some local charities to offer free immigration law services. The event is AILA’s fifth annual Pro Bono Clinic which is being held in conjunction with AILA’s 2015 Annual Conference on Immigration Law! This Free Legal Clinic will take place in Washington, D.C. at Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School. There will be dozens of Immigration Attorneys from around the country available to answer questions and assess each participant case as it pertains to Immigration Law.

AILA Executive Director Crystal Williams stated, “The Washington, DC, area is both historic and vibrant; it’s a place where immigrants have flourished and where the three branches of our government make, execute, and rule on policies affecting immigrants. We welcome the chance to join our partners in offering knowledge and expertise to help families and individuals in the area,”

All interested individuals are encouraged to attend this event, including members of the press. Immigrants interested in speaking with an attorney are encouraged to sign up in advance.

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