Answer It would be best to have a consultation to go over the details; but it potentially would be possible to change jobs. If there is proof of the PERM filing, the new employer could request the rest of the six years of H1B time, plus...
Answer Yes, two employers can have PERM cases filed for the same person at the same time. The restriction is on the same employer filing two PERMs for the same person at the same time. (30.Jun.2014)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...
On May 19, 2014, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice to seek comments, for a period of 60 days, on proposed changes to the notice of entry of appearance as attorney or accredited representative (G-28 form). A G-28 must be properly completed...
Profoundly grateful to her adopted country for so many opportunities to fulfill her own American dream - more opportunities than she could ever repay - Sheela Murthy is paying it forward. She has committed to a 20-year, $1 million gift to the American Immigration Council...
The United States Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision on June 9, 2014, interpreting the "automatic conversion" provision of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). Unfortunately, the Court sided with the restrictive CSPA interpretation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and overruled a more...
At least where soccer is concerned, America is making progress. Not that long ago, it was still a niche sport here - another offering to round out the phys ed curriculum, but a far cry from national pastimes like baseball and football. Soccer seemed always...
Many foreign nationals are anxiously awaiting news related to the proposed rules that would make certain H-4 spouses eligible to apply for employment authorization documents (EADs). It remains unclear when - or even if - the proposal will go into effect. However, the deadline for...
Answer No. In order to sponsor a GC for one's parents, it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen. So, that means another five-year wait for most people after becoming LPRs. (23.Jun.2014)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer If a person has the I-140 approval notice, it will reference the section of the law under which it was filed. EB2 ends in "2" and EB3 ends in "3." Otherwise, it would be necessary to know the job requirements on the PERM, as it...
Answer The time to petition for a parent is all paperwork processing time. It can take about a year, depending upon varying processing times. The case must get through three layers of the U.S. government when processing from abroad: the USCIS, the National Visa Center, and...
