APRIL 2021

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TPS For Venezuelans On March 8, the Biden administration announced that Venezuelans may now apply for TPS. The TPS status is granted to those who cannot return to their home country safely. As of now, the TPS designation will last for 18 months until September 9, 2022 and could be extended depending upon the in-country conditions at the time of the next assessment. TPS applicants are also eligible to apply for travel authorization and work authorization (EAD).

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TPS Registration period opens for Syria

Great news for Syrians living in the US! On March 18, the Department of Homeland Security published a Federal Register notice extending and re-designating Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective March 31, 2021, through September 30, 2022.

FY 2022 H-1B Cap Season Updates USCIS has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap) including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). They have notified all prospective petitioners with selected registrations that they are eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition for the beneficiary named in the applicable selected registration. The accounts will now show one of the statuses below: Submitted Selected Denied Invalidated-Failed Payment USCIS May Reopen H-1B Petitions Denied Under Three Rescinded Policy Memos USCIS announced last month that they may reopen and/or reconsider adverse decisions on Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, made based on three rescinded policy memos. USCIS will generally use its discretion to accept a motion to reopen filed more than 30 days after the decision, if filed before the end of the validity period requested on the petition or labor condition application, whichever is earlier. Updated Guidance on P-1A Internationally Recognized Athletes On March 26, USCIS issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to update and clarify guidance for internationally recognized athletes (P-1A nonimmigrants). This visa is often requested for professional golfers. 🏌️ Click here to read more about it.

TPS

TPS stands for Temporary Protected Status. The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS because of dangerous or disastrous conditions due to for example political unrest or natural disasters in the country that temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately. TPS may be granted to eligible nationals of certain countries who are already in the United Sates. TPS it is not a law that passes. It’s typically issued by the Department of Homeland Security and then published in the Federal Regulations.

Eligibility Requirements Be a national of a country designated for TPS or a person without nationality who last lived in the designated country. Must file for TPS during the initial registration or re-registration period or meet the requirements for late filing. Must have been continuously physically present in the U.S. since the effective date of the most recent designation of your country, and  Must have been continuously residing in the U.S. since the date specified for your country. There are situations where this might be exempted in cases of innocent departures from the U.S. What countries are designated for TPS? El Salvador Haiti Honduras Nepal Nicaragua Somalia Sudan South Sudan Syria Venezuela  Yemen

Are you a Venezuelan National, or last resided in Venezuela, and have been physically present in the US since March 9th? You might be eligible TPS. If you don't register now, you can lose the benefit forever. Call us at 407-502-3000. Read More www.mubaraklaw.com

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⚠️COVID/19 Vaccination in Florida ⚠️

Effective Monday, April 5, 2021 all Florida residents will be eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for persons 16 and up. The Moderna and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson) vaccines are authorized for persons age 18 and up. As of Monday, March 29, vaccine is available for: Persons 40 years of age and older; Persons determined to be extremely vulnerable by a physician (form required); Health care workers with direct patient contact; Long-term care facility residents and staff.

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Saturday Consultations Next Date: April 24 Our Saturday Consultations are still happening. In order to better serve our clients needs, our office is open on the last Saturday of every month. Appointments are required. Please call us at (407) 502-3000 to schedule your appointment today. We will be happy to help you!

APRIL CALENDAR March 27 to April 4. Passover 1. April Fool's Day 2. Good Friday 2. World Autism Awareness Day 4. Easter 🐰 18. Zimbabwe Independence Day 27. Sierra's Leone Independence Day 27. Togo's Independence Day 22. Earth Day 🌎  24. Saturday Consultations

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