H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

May 21, 2026

Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania – Update

UPDATE: Explore American Immigration Council’ interactive map to get more comprehensive information on U.S. immigration data and its impact!

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; Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania!

May 19, 2026

Mark Kelly pushes permanent citizenship for DACA recipients as renewal delays spike

by Kellie N. Lego

Immigrant rights groups and some elected officials are urging the creation of a permanent pathway to citizenship for people brought to the United States as children, as President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign places them at greater risk.

One example is Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, who is advocating permanent citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients as renewal delays grow. Arizona is home to nearly 19,000 DACA recipients, all of whom face possible deportation under the Trump administration.

For more information, please read the AZ Mirror news article, “Mark Kelly pushes permanent citizenship for DACA recipients as renewal delays spike“!

May 18, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, May 22, 2026

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, May 22, 2026. Act now and submit your questions!

May 15, 2026

Visa Bulletin – June 2026

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.

Click the link to view the June 2026 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).

May 13, 2026

Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigrant Protection Bills

by Kellie N. Lego

List of some of the Top News Stories related to “Immigrant Protection Bills”:

WBUR NPR Boston (wbur.org), 5/8/26, News Article:

Immigrant protection bills inch closer to passage in Mass.

May 11, 2026

2026 USCIS Forms Updates – Form G-1055 Fee Schedule – 5/6

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, dated May 6, 2026!

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May 8, 2026

MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 5/8/26

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.

When must I file Form I-751 with USCIS to remove the conditions on my green card?

If you are a conditional lawful permanent resident based on your marriage to a United States Citizen, you are required to file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence with the USCIS within 90 days of the expiration date as listed on your conditional green card. Form I-751 requires a filing fee of $750.00, and can be filed jointly with your U.S. citizen spouse or individually based on certain circumstances. The current processing times for Form I-751 are 29.5 to 35.5 months.

May 7, 2026

Homeland Security shuts down immigration detention watchdog

by Kellie N. Lego

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it has closed the office that monitored conditions in immigration detention and reporting. The Office of Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO) handled complaints about misconduct, excessive force, and other rights violations, its webpage has been archived by the DHS.

For more information, please read the UPI news article, “Homeland Security shuts down immigration detention watchdog“.

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May 6, 2026

Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio – Update

by Kellie N. Lego

UPDATE: Explore American Immigration Council’ interactive map to get more comprehensive information on U.S. immigration data and its impact!

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; North Carolina, North Dakota and Ohio!

May 5, 2026

Checking USCIS Processing Times Online

by Kellie N. Lego

You can now check USCIS processing times online at the USCIS web site. All you need to enter is your form number, and the office processing your case. USCIS has made processing times easier to understand and provide a more realistic date range.

Check Case Processing Times

The processing time range is how long it is taking for USCIS to process your type of case from the date they received it. USCIS processes cases in the order they receive them, and they normally update this information monthly. The estimated time range displayed is based on data captured over the last two months. Frequently Asked Questions About Processing Times