Answer Yes, it is absolutely fine to have both an FB and EB case at the same time. In fact, it is often a good idea to file whatever one may be eligible to file, as immigration priority date movements are often unpredictable. (16.Jun.2014)In frequent sessions...
... based on the cap gap extension of F-1 status with employment authorization. Unfortunately, my H1B has just been denied because of the lack of evidence of control of the employee by the employer. How does this denial of the H1B petition affect my F-1...
At a festive dinner at Stevenson University's Rockwell Hall on May 28th, the Murthy Law Firm family came together to celebrate the firm's 20th anniversary. The mood was both exultant and thoughtful: it was at once a night of high spirits and a time to...
With approvals coming in for cap-subject H1B petitions filed for fiscal year (FY) 2015 and those selected in the lottery, we have been receiving calls from H1B beneficiaries and employers, seeking clarification on how early they can apply for H1B visas based on approvals received...
It has been reported to the Murthy Law Firm on more than one occasion of late that there is an employment recruiting company / law firm in Hyderabad, AP, India that is falsely claiming an affiliation with the Murthy Law Firm. They are claiming to...
Many attribute the great dynamism of this country to its constant renewal by the steady influx of immigrants - people who bring new ideas, entrepreneurial flair, and a tireless drive to succeed. There's more than a little evidence to support this.In a recent New York...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has confirmed that the U.S. consular posts in Canada have an extremely limited number of appointments available this summer for third-country nationals (TCNs) applying for nonimmigrant visas. To that end, the DOS is urging visa applicants, other than Canadian...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the July 2014 Visa Bulletin. The most significant movement is a nearly four-year leap forward in the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category for Indian nationals. While this movement is not unexpected, it is still welcome news for many...
Every year, Who's Who Legal publishes its annual directory of the world's top immigration lawyers. Corporate Immigration 2014 was just released, and once again, Murthy Law Firm founder and president, Sheela Murthy, has been named to this highly prestigious listing. She is joined by MLF...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin for July 2014 contains long-awaited good news for the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category for India. The EB2, India, cutoff date advances to September 1, 2008, effective during the month of July 2014.This forward movement was anticipated,...
