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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; South Dakota, Tennessee and Texas!

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.

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Question #1 – Family Based Immigration

Do I need to change my I-130 petition if I filed for my relative as a LPR, but now I have become a US Citizen?

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USCIS has provided the Power Point Presentation from the webinar on “DED for Certain Hong Kong Residents” they held on 11/3/21. This webinar provided an overview DED, including an explanation of eligibility requirements and filing tips. USCIS experts also responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during this webinar! 

Please view this AILA Document for more details: USCIS Provides Presentation from Webinar on DED for Certain Hong Kong Residents 

USCIS Power Point Presentation – PDF 

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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, November 26, 2021. Act now and submit your questions!

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President Biden held a live meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at the White House on Thursday, November 18. 2021. This is the first North American Leadership summit in five years. The White House meeting will include a wide range of issues important to each country! 

Please view this UPI News Article for more information and the list of issues: Biden to meet Canada’s Trudeau, Mexico’s AMLO in 1st ‘three amigos’ summit in 5 years 

 
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After consulting with the Department of State (DOS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the lists of countries whose nationals will be eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs for the next year. This notice was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 10, 2021, listing the eligible countries. 

Please view this USCIS News Alert for more information and the complete list: DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs 

 
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The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.

Click the link to view the December 2021 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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