The U.S. Department of State, National Visa Center (NVC) plays a key role in applications for immigrant visas that are utilizing the consular processing (CP) option. In a November 2014 meeting with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the NVC provided some insights into how...
... When I checked my case status on line about a month ago, I saw that my OPT was approved and the USCIS sent me my EAD card in the mail. However, I have not received my EAD yet. I called USCIS Customer Service line...
Employees of the Murthy Law Firm gathered at Stevenson University in Owings Mills, MD in the spirit of the season to celebrate together. This traditional annual gathering is a favorite of our attorneys and paralegals, client service, accounting, admin, and tech workers. Grateful for all...
One of the components of President Obama's executive actions on immigration includes efforts to facilitate lawful permanent residents (LPRs, or "green card" holders) in becoming citizens of the United States. To that end, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a memorandum to Leon...
Answer The I-485 is the individual's application, but it must be supported by a valid job offer. Under current law, the job offer in the PERM/I-140 must be valid and ongoing in order to file the I-485. So, unfortunately, the answer to this question is no....
Answer What you suggest is possible, if it can be done within the timeline for the MTR/Appeal. However, unless the H1B was a cap case, this may not be the best option. If it isn't a cap case, then it may be possible to just refile...
Answer Individuals who have timely filed requests to change or extend status generally can remain legally in the U.S. based on the pending COS or EOS. For a tourist EOS, if it is denied after the I-94 has expired, the individual will be out of status...
Answer Yes, if the PERM was filed at least 365 days before the expiration of the six-year H1B point, it is possible to obtain a 7th-year EOS as long as the PERM is "alive" in some stage. That includes situations where a denied PERM is on...
What do the iconic U.S. companies Google, Intel, and eBay have in common? Besides being top ranked Fortune 500 businesses that have fundamentally reshaped the technology industry - and consequently, life as we know it - they were also all founded by immigrants. And, these...
... I applied for change of status to F-1 and it is currently pending. However, my program start date is in 2 days. Can I start attending school and work on campus while my application is still pending? Answer As a nonimmigrant in valid H-4 status, you...
