H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

February 16, 2012

FY2013 H1B CAP – MVP EARLY BIRD SPECIAL

MVP Law Group is now accepting H1B cap-subject cases for Fiscal Year 2013 (FY2013). Many foreign nationals and their employers have asked when they should start working on H1B FY2013 cap cases. The cap filings may be filed as of April 1, 2012. It is vital to file on the first day. For FY2012, the cap was not reached immediately; however, in years past, the filings have far outweighed the available H1B cap numbers. Since it is difficult to predict FY2013’s outcome, our recommendation is to file as soon as possible to ensure that your case is accepted.

In order to have a case ready to be filed with the USCIS on April 1st, it is necessary to prepare in advance. To facilitate this, as in past years, our firm begins accepting and preparing these cases months in advance. If there is an employer / employee match, it is best to start early to avoid the last minute rush.

Please contact our office or visit our website to find out more about our current H1B EARLY BIRD SPECIAL running until MARCH 7th, 2012.

February 13, 2012

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 17, 2012

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, AZ SB1070, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications or the debate focused on Ending Birthright Citizenship, 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, February 17th, 2012. Act now and submit your questions!

February 10, 2012

Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times

by Kellie N. Lego

Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times were released with processing dates as of February 1, 2012.

If you filed an appeal, please review the link below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular case.

Administrative Appeals Office

February 9, 2012

MARCH 2012 VISA BULLETIN

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.

Click here to view the March 2012 Visa Bulletin.

The March 2012 Visa Bulletin still shows employment based third preference (EB-3) visas as oversubscribed while the employment based second preference (EB-2) is current for all areas of chargeability except for China and India.

February 3, 2012

MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, February 3, 2012

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. And, therefore, your communication with us through this forum will not be considered as privileged or confidential.

Question #1 – Green Card

If my permanent residence card has expired, do I need a visa? Or is it possible to renew my permanent residence?

February 1, 2012

Administrative Appeals Office Processing Times

by Kellie N. Lego

Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times were released with processing dates as of January 1, 2012.

If you filed an appeal, please review the link below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular case.

Administrative Appeals Office

January 31, 2012

Updated Service Center Processing Times

by Kellie N. Lego

Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on January 25, 2012 with processing dates as of November 30, 2011.

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

January 30, 2012

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 3, 2012

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, AZ SB1070, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications or the debate focused on Ending Birthright Citizenship, 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, February 3rd, 2012. Act now and submit your questions!

January 25, 2012

Updated List: SEVP Approved Schools as of January 12, 2012

by Kellie N. Lego

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently updated the list of Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) approved schools. The schools listed have all been certified to participate in the program.

The program allows foreign students interested in obtaining an education in the United States to complete a visa petition, pay the required fee, attend a visa interview at a U.S. Consulate, and enroll in a U.S. College or University.

Interested Foreign students: There is a process in obtaining a student visa, but it is not a difficult one. The student must first obtain Form I-20 from the U.S. College or University from which he/she intends to enroll, pay the required visa fee (Form I-901) and contact a local U.S. Consulate/Embassy to schedule an interview. The SEVP procedures differ among U.S. Consulates/Embassies; contact your U.S. Consulate/Embassy NOW to determine its particular procedure on applying for a visa before planning for the interview.

January 20, 2012

MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, January 20, 2012

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. And, therefore, your communication with us through this forum will not be considered as privileged or confidential.

Question #1 – General

If I do not speak English, when I go to my interview for my visa, will a translator be provided for me or will I need to provide one myself?