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Question #1 – H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa

What is the minimum time period for which an H1B visa can be issued? Can it be less than 3 years? If yes, what is the minimum number of years for which my employer can sponsor me for a visa?

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If you are making any paper filings with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), they have made a list of recommendations for such filings to avoid scanning delays. USCIS is moving to an electronic environment which requires them to scan and upload many of the documents that they receive. For the list of recommendations please view this USCIS News Alert: “Recommendations for Paper Filings to Avoid Scanning Delays”. 

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USCIS (USCIS.gov), 11/16/22, News Alert: 

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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, December 2, 2022. Act now and submit your questions!

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USCIS has announced that it will only except the 08/19/22 edition of Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions as of November 21, 2022. This form is used to apply for an exemption from the English language requirements, civics, or both due to a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment, the language requirement and civics test are normally part of becoming a U.S. citizen. This revised form is shorter and easier to fill out and will allow a medical professional to complete the form during a telehealth appointment! 

For further details please review the USCIS Factsheet, “Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, Form N-648, English Language Exemptions, and Accommodations (PDF) 

 
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The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.

Click the link to view the December 2022 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).

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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

Does Green Card processing duration depends on the country of birth or country of nationality?

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) hosted many Veterans Day naturalization ceremonies across this great country! They welcomed veterans, active service members and their family members as new citizens! USCIS had over 50 ceremonies with over 3,900 newly naturalized citizens taking the Oath of Allegiance. USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou stated, “USCIS is grateful to all members of the U.S. military, veterans, and their families who have put their faith and trust in America. We are honored to have a role in supporting non-citizen service members on their citizenship journey, so they can become citizens of the country they have already sworn to protect,”! 

Please view this USCIS News Release for more information: USCIS Hosts Special Naturalization Ceremonies in Honor of Veterans Day 

 
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