... while waiting for the start date of my H1B employment on October 1st, based on the approved petition. However, I no longer intend to work for the petitioning employer and would like to apply for a 24-month OPT extension, based on my STEM degree....
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) annual H1B cap lottery selection results are life changing for many foreign nationals. The exact selection process, however, remains a mystery. The American Immigration Council (AIC) and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) have filed a lawsuit that...
The July 2016 Visa Bulletin, released by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) earlier this afternoon, reflects disappointing movement in the priority dates. In the final action (FA) chart, the cutoff dates in the employment-based, second preference (EB2) and employment-based, third preference (EB3) categories for India...
At the Murthy Law Firm, we take utmost pride in helping to make the American dream of our clients a reality. Living and working in the United States is often the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and patience on the part of our...
As part of the process of naturalizing to U.S. citizenship, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally reviews whether an applicant's permanent residence (commonly, "green card") was properly approved. If the USCIS determines that the green card should not have been issued, this typically...
Answer The NIW and the J-1 (Conrad) waivers serve two different purposes. The NIW is a green card filing that waives the requirement of a PERM labor in the GC process. The Conrad 30 waives the J-1 2-year home residency requirement (HRR) for physicians. People subject...
Answer Typically, the USCIS would just send an RFE for photos that comply with USCIS requirements. (06.Jun.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs...
Answer The SB1 is a returning resident immigrant visa; if an SB1 application is approved, it can be used by a green card holder to return to the U.S. following a stay abroad that lasted longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of the...
Answer If one is eligible for NIW, it can be a good option, as it is not employer / job specific. The NIW is based on the intention to keep working in the field of expertise. (06.Jun.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
... After I applied for a 24-month OPT extension, based on my STEM degree, the USCIS issued a request for evidence (RFE) asking for proof that my first-year OPT employment directly related to my degree. What should I do? Answer To show that the OPT employment is...
