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March 17, 2023

DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Extending and Redesignating Somalia for TPS

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a notice in the Federal Register extending and redesignating Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 more months, from 3/18/23 through 9/17/24. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas stated, “Through the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status, the United States will be able to offer safety and protection to Somalis who may not be able to return to their country, due to ongoing conflict and the continuing humanitarian crisis,”.

Federal Register Notice: DHS Notice Extending and Redesignating Somalia for TPS

For further details please review the USCIS New Release, “DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Extending and Redesignating Somalia for Temporary Protected Status“.

March 16, 2023

2023 USCIS Forms Updates – 3/15/23

by Kellie N. Lego

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, all dated March 15, 2023!

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March 15, 2023

USCIS Provided PowerPoint Presentation – USCIS FY2024 H-1B Electronic Registration Process

by Kellie N. Lego

On February 23, 2023, U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) listed a copy of their PowerPoint Presentation on FY2024 H-1B Electronic Registration Process given as a webinar on the same date. The webinar was mostly an overview of the USCIS online account features and instructions for the FY 2024 H-1B Electronic Registration Process.

Review the USCIS Provided PowerPoint Presentation for more details: USCIS FY2024 H-1B Electronic Registration Process (PPTX)

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March 14, 2023

Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): IA, KS and KY – Update

by Kellie N. Lego

The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state.

With national immigration policy being discussed, 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 AIC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky!

The AIC has compiled research which shows that Immigrants are an essential part of each of these states’ economy, labor force and tax base. As our economy continues to grow, Immigrants and their children are a growing economic and political force as consumers, taxpayers and entrepreneurs. As United States economic continues to grow, immigrants and their children will continue to play a key role in shaping the economic and political future of each of these states.

March 13, 2023

Mayorkas: US immigration system is ‘completely broken’

by Kellie N. Lego

This is an informative video interview by CNN Host and Anchor, Christine Amanpour with the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas. They discuss the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of DHS and many other Important subjects facing the department today and into the future!

Review the CNN Video Interview for more details: Mayorkas: US immigration system is ‘completely broken’

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March 10, 2023

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 3/10/23

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.

Question #1 – Green Card

Can I apply for a spousal visa if I am getting married to a green card holder & am currently in H-1B visa status?

March 9, 2023

USCIS Webinar – USCIS Refugee Processing Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement (3/15/23)

by Kellie N. Lego

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be holding a national webinar, “USCIS Refugee Processing Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement” on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, between 2:00 to 3:00 pm (Eastern). The webinar (Stakeholder Engagement) will include USCIS representatives who will discuss refugee processing and give some updates! They will also have a Q&A session at the end of the engagement on the discussed subjects.

Review the USCIS Web Page for more details: USCIS Refugee Processing Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement

To Register for this webinar:

March 8, 2023

Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration

by Kellie N. Lego

List of some of the Top News Stories related to Immigration:

Politico (politico.com), 3/6/23:

Biden administration expected to grant protected immigration status for Nicaraguans

March 7, 2023

Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): ID, IL and IN – Update

by Kellie N. Lego

The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state.

With national immigration policy being discussed, 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 AIC research. Once a week we will be posting a blog with information on three states at a time. This week we will highlight; Idaho, Illinois and Indiana!

The AIC has compiled research which shows that Immigrants are an essential part of each of these states’ economy, labor force and tax base. As our economy continues to grow, Immigrants and their children are a growing economic and political force as consumers, taxpayers and entrepreneurs. As United States economic continues to grow, immigrants and their children will continue to play a key role in shaping the economic and political future of each of these states.

March 6, 2023

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, March 10, 2023

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, March 10, 2023. Act now and submit your questions!