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January 7, 2025

President Biden closing the Federal Government on January 9. 2025, as a day of National Mourning!

President Biden has ordered that all Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government to be closed on Thursday, January 9th, as a National Day of Mourning for James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th president of the United States! President Carter passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 100!

For more detailed information, review the White House Presidential Actions, “Executive Order Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on January 9, 2025”!

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January 6, 2025

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, January 10, 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, January 10, 2025. Act now and submit your questions!

January 3, 2025

Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 11/22/24

by Kellie N. Lego

This blog entry was originally posted on 11/22/24. 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.

1. I have TPS and I’m worried about what will happen to it under the Trump Administration. Is TPS safe?

January 2, 2025

Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 11/8/24

by Kellie N. Lego

This blog entry was originally posted on 11/8/24. 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.

1) Who is an H-1B CAP Exempt employer?

December 31, 2024

Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 10/25/24

by Kellie N. Lego

This blog entry was originally posted on 10/25/24. 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 is an L1A nonimmigrant visa and how long is an L1A visa granted for?

December 30, 2024

Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 6/7/24

by Kellie N. Lego

This blog entry was originally posted on 6/7/24. 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.

Do I have to work full time on an H-1B, or may I work part time? No, you may work full-time or part-time. There is no rule as to the minimum number of hours. Working less than 35 hours per week will result in part-time employment. Pay close attention to what has been marked on your Certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) and Form I-129, page 5, regarding your full time or part time status.

December 27, 2024

Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 5/10/24

by Kellie N. Lego

This blog entry was originally posted on 5/10/24. 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.

1- How long is it taking to get a final prevailing wage determination from the DOL? On average, 206+ days to receive a final prevailing wage determination back from the DOL after submission.

December 26, 2024

Archive – Holiday Post – Immigration Q&A Forum – Originally posted 4/26/24

by Kellie N. Lego

This blog entry was originally posted on 4/26/24. 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.

I was not selected in the H-1B CAP lottery process. Am I eligible for the TN visa? There may be several options available to you, you should schedule a consultation with an experienced Immigration Attorney to go through each of your options. First and foremost, the USCIS may conduct a 2^nd random lottery selection process sometime in the summer if they do not receive enough filings from those selected in the initial registration process. If not selected in the lottery process, there are a plethora of other nonimmigrant visa options that may be available to you.

December 23, 2024

Helping LPRs Integrate – USCIS webpage, “Settling in the U.S.”

by Kellie N. Lego

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers different online links to help new lawful permanent residents (LPRs) integrate to life in the United States! USCIS has organized helpful information about different important subjects for LPRs, like educational resources, childcare, employment, and others subjects all in one location at their webpage, “Settling in the U.S.”! At the top of the list of links is the title, “About the United States” and they suggest using it as a starting point to learn more about U.S. history and our government!

For more detailed information, review the USCIS Webpage, “Settling in the U.S.”!

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December 20, 2024

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 12/20/24

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 can I do with a USCIS online account? You can submit certain filings to the USCIS and monitor the status of those filings. You can also change your address through your USCIS online account. You may create your online account by visiting: https://myaccount.uscis.gov/create-account.
How do I find out what documents the Consulate will need for my mother’s case? I am assuming you are referring to Consular Processing for your mother’s Immigrant visa once her I-130 is approved. You can find particular country requirements for civil supporting documents by visiting https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html and selecting the specific country from the A-Z list on the left-hand side of the screen. Once you choose a country, you can scroll down and see the country’s requirements for: Birth, Death and Burial Certificates; Marriage, Divorce Certificates; Adoption Certificates; Identity Card; Police, Court, Prison Records; Military Records; etc.