The American Immigration Council (AIC) recently awarded the winner of its annual Change in Motion multimedia competition for youth, ages 14-25. Funded by the MurthyNAYAK Foundation, Sheela Murthy was on hand to present the first place award to representatives from Fighting Youth Shouting out for...
Answer No, the EAD must be APPROVED in order to authorize employment. The same is actually true even when filing to extend the EAD after the initial approval. (i.e. Once the existing EAD expires, one may not work until the new EAD is issued.) (01.Jun.2015)In frequent...
Answer The I-140 itself is employer-specific and job-specific. The only time that the PERM can be "transferred" to a new employer is when there is a suitable connection (i.e. successor in interest) between the sponsor and a different company. This happens with mergers etc. Otherwise, if...
AnswerIf the I-140 was approved after the educational issue was raised and argued, the matter should be closed. If you meant to ask about the adjustment of status (i.e. green card), rather than the naturalization process, the validity of the I-140 can be a concern....
Answer We do not believe the H-4 EAD lawsuit has a strong chance of succeeding. So far, it is going nowhere. Any updates will be posted on MurthyDotCom, if there are further developments. (01.Jun.2015)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are in the initial stages of proposing important regulatory changes affecting employment-based (EB) immigration. The spring 2015 DHS regulatory agenda includes rulemaking that, if implemented, would make certain beneficiaries of...
... Should I obtain a new I-20 for the cap-gap extension of my OPT authorization? If yes, what information do I need to provide to my DSO to issue this I-20? Answer Even though the cap-gap extension is automatic, it is advisable that you obtain a new...
Many immigration strategies in employment-based cases rely upon the ability to retain the priority date between permanent resident (or, "green card") case filings for the same individual. It is widely used in what is commonly known as upgrading between categories, as well as during changes...
While the U.S. presidential election will not take place until November 2016, the nation's attention already seems to be focused on the array of candidates and their early campaign efforts to secure votes. In Virginia, however, a major political race will take place much sooner...
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released a final rule that will now make it possible for dependents of F-1 and M-1 students to study in the United States on a limited basis. Effective May 29, 2015, F-2 and M-2 spouses and children will be...
