Answer A person in L-1 status is only authorized to work for the L-1 employer in the position listed in the petition. If there is an L-2 spouse with an EAD, the L-2 spouse could start his or her own business. But, even then, the L-1...
Answer Yes, multiple H1B filings for the same person can increase the chance of lottery selection. But, they need to be genuine jobs, filed through different employers. We have information about this - and the problem areas that cause both cases to be denied or revoked...
On February 16, 2015, a U.S. federal district court issued a temporary injunction preventing implementation of two immigration programs created through executive actions taken by President Obama. The injunction applies to the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program, and...
... before my next school year. Because I will not receive any wages, do I still need to obtain employment authorization? Answer Yes, you will need authorization from your DSO for curricular practical training (CPT) or from the USCIS for optional practical training (OPT). Even though your...
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has issued suggestions for those permanent residents ("green card" holders) who may need to request temporary evidence of status in the form of an I-551 stamp. The need for this stamp is frequently due to the lengthy processing...
As previously reported to MurthyDotCom readers, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice of request for information (RFI) in December 2014, seeking input from the public on ways to improve the nation's immigration system. Accordingly, the...
Following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Americans were left feeling frightened and vulnerable. With nearly 3,000 lives lost, the shocking assault on our nation was the most devastating enemy attack in U.S. history, and made it clear that we were facing new and...
Answer A PERM labor certification expires after 6 months if the I-140 is not filed. It is possible to extend the H1B with employer B based upon a qualifying GC case with employer A. But, the GC case must be "alive." If the PERM is still...
Answer It is possible to file to extend the H1B petition while outside of the U.S. It is also possible to leave while the H1B EOS is pending. The real issue is what will be needed in order to return to the U.S. If the current...
