It was a night of feasting and good cheer as we at the Murthy Law Firm came together for our annual holiday party at Stevenson University in Owings Mills. It was at once a celebration of the holiday season and a celebration of a job...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) January 2014 Visa Bulletin has been released. There is little-to-no movement in most of the categories, but a noticeable exception is the advancement in the employment-based, third preference (EB3) category for all countries of chargeability, except India and the...
When a major humanitarian crisis is in the news, there's often an intense burst of interest in the people who are running for their lives, whether from war, insurrection, or disasters, be they natural or man-made. We in the United States tend to respond with...
As we approach the H1B cap-filing season for fiscal year 2015 (FY15), we wish to clarify some of the common misunderstandings regarding the annual limit or cap. Given the stress and timing considerations that accompany H1B cap-subject filings, it is important not to improperly assume...
You need it FAST. It has to be GOOD. The price must be RIGHT.That goes for everything you need, including your immigration work. Business analysts show that between quality, cost, and speed, one of the three will invariably suffer. Your plans for your future hinge...
Answer: This depends upon the wording of the labor certification, as green cards are based upon future job offers to take effect upon approval of the GC. So, the expectation is that the individual will work in that job for a reasonable time after approval. Some...
Answer: H1Bs are not transferred from company to company. The answer to this question depends upon whether there is time left in the six years of H1 status allowed. It is not clear whether all or most of the 11 years in the US were in...
Answer: A person in H-1 status could convert to J-1 for a medical residency. The issue with the change to J-1 is that it does not have premium processing as an option. So, timing is an issue. If the program starts before the J-1 can be...
Answer: Yes, the H-1 primary could file to change companies even while the H-4's COS to H-1 is pending. It may get a little confusing, as the H-4's COS would normally reference the H-1s current I-94 information. So, the USCIS may send an RFE if they...
Answer: Normally, an EB1 denial would not impact an approved EB2 application, even assuming the EB2 was filed by the same company as the EB1. The only issue would be if there was a status problem created due to reliance on an EB1 petition filed with...
