Answer It is possible to reapply for PERM with the same employer after a denial. That does not guarantee an audit; but, keep in mind that many PERM cases are audited. In fact, the DOL audits approximately 30-40% of all PERM cases. So, if everything else...
Answer The H-4 EAD provisions are expected fairly soon. The COS would likely take several months, unless paired with an H1B filing for premium processing. It is also possible to avoid that wait by applying for an H-4 visa at a U.S. consulate abroad without filing...
Answer If applying under EB1(a), Extraordinary Ability or EB1(b), Outstanding Professor / Researcher, the standards are high and it is going to be necessary to have extensive, documented achievements in the field. A person who just received a PhD would be unlikely to meet these standards...
Answer The H1B petition is not impacted by the H-4 visa (i.e. 'stamp'), and a person may have both an H1B and an H-4 visa in his/her passport. However, one can only hold a single status at a time. If the employment with the H1B employer...
... and issued a request for evidence, to which I replied. The USCIS still did not issue a decision and it is currently pending. Because of the extensive delay, even if I received my OPT authorization now, I would not be able to use it...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued the March 2015 Visa Bulletin, as reported to MurthyDotCom readers in our February 9th NewsFlash. Notable in this latest visa bulletin is the advancement in the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category for India to January 1, 2007,...
Do you know an inspiring young immigrant who strives to make a difference in the community? If so, then a nomination for the American Immigration Council’s 2015 Immigrant Youth Achievement Award would show your appreciation of those efforts. The American Immigration Council (AIC) is a...
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The March 2015 Visa Bulletin contains good news for the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category for India. The EB2 India cutoff date advances by a year and four months to January 1, 2007. This exceeds the predictions for EB2 India cutoff date movement provided in...
Answer Changing status from H-4 to F-1 from within the U.S. requires the filing of an I-539 application. The individual files this form, not the school, but it must be supported by proper documentation, including the I-20 from the school. (09.Feb.2015)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...
