Answer Ordinarily, it is permissible to stay in the U.S. based upon a pending application to change to H-4 status, assuming the person was in valid status at the time of filing. There would typically be no requirement that the person remain enrolled in school while...
Answer If there has been a material change to the nature of the position, that typically would require filing a new labor certification and I-140 petition for that new position. Fortunately, however, if you have an approved I-140, you should be able to retain the priority...
Answer The processing time can vary, but assuming the priority date remains current, it typically takes about 6-to-8 months to get an appointment. (22.Nov.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...
On November 8, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective immediately, updates are being implemented to the guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual for adjudicating special immigrant juvenile (SIJ) petitions. Background The SIJ classification is designed for noncitizens in the United States who...
You can check the status of a PERM Labor Certification case with the DOL online just by using your case number with this tool....
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2023 Visa Bulletin earlier today. There is very little movement in the latest visa bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First...
Answer A change in citizenship would ordinarily not affect an approved I-140. (06.Jul.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2023, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
Answer Being in the U.S. would typically not impact the wait time for an immigrant visa. If you happen to be in H1B status when the I-130 is approved and your priority date is current, you could file for adjustment of status (form I-485), as opposed...
Answer You can't transfer the visa to the new passport. Typically, however, so long as the visa in the old passport is not damaged, you may present both the new passport and the H1B visa in the old passport (along with the approved H1B petition) to...
Answer Typically, there is no requirement for the F-1 student to remain in school once an application to change status to H-4 is properly filed. (01.Jun.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
