Shay Taylor, Author at Murthy Law Firm | U.S Immigration Law

18 Mar 2026

Our company is trying to determine the correct Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code for an employee’s H1B petition. Do the employee’s own degree credentials factor into this analysis?

Answer Typically not, as occupational classifications are determined based on the job duties and other details of the position, independent of the particular employee’s credentials. (17.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....

16 Mar 2026

AAO Issues Landmark Precedent Decision on Fraud Findings After Petition Withdrawal

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) has issued a significant precedent decision, Matter of Texperts, Inc., 29 I&N Dec. 491 (AAO 2026), that will have lasting consequences for employers and foreign nationals facing fraud or misrepresentation allegations across a wide...

10:02 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Worker

12 Mar 2026

USCIS Hold and Review of Benefit Applications for Nationals of High-Risk Countries

On January 1, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0194, directing all agency personnel to place an adjudicative hold on pending benefit applications filed by or for nationals of countries listed in Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10998, Restricting and Limiting...

09:48 / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker

10 Mar 2026

Do I need to offer my H1B employees the same employee benefits as other workers?

Answer Yes. H1B employees must be offered the same benefits as similarly employed workers. Employers cannot treat employees differently simply because they hold H1B status. (10.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....

07:30 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / Worker

10 Mar 2026

I have a pending I-485 application and recently changed employers. Do I need to file for AC21 job portability immediately?

Answer Individuals with a pending I-485 must remain eligible for adjustment of status while the application is pending. If the individual no longer has a job offer from the employer that initially sponsored the green card case, it is important to request AC21 job portability as...

07:26 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

10 Mar 2026

I am in the U.S. on H1B working for a U.S. employer. Can I also work as a contractor for a company located in Europe?

Answer H1B only provides work authorization to work for the H1B employer. Although the regulations regarding unauthorized employment are not entirely clear, it seems likely that a foreign national would require specific work authorization to perform work for a foreign entity while in the United States...

07:21 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker

09 Mar 2026

Risk of Interfiling on a Child’s CSPA Eligibility

Each month, in anticipation of the release of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin, many individuals with pending applications for adjustment of status consider whether to transfer the underlying basis of a pending adjustment of status application, commonly known as “interfiling,” as explained...

10:05 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin

05 Mar 2026

BREAKING: DHS Leadership Change Announced

BREAKING: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem will step down from her role. President Trump announced Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, with the transition expected later this month. Immigration stakeholders should watch closely, as leadership changes at DHS...

14:19 / HQ

05 Mar 2026

New Form I-129 and What it Means for H1B Cap Registration

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released an updated edition of Form I-129, dated 02/27/26, which will be the only accepted version beginning 01.Apr.2026. The new edition includes significant changes to the H Classification Supplement that employers and practitioners should understand, particularly as...

09:41 / Employment Based / For Employers / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Worker

04 Mar 2026

MurthyAudio: Consular Nonimmigrant Visa Issues

Issues that come up at the U.S. Consulate when obtaining a nonimmigrant visa are discussed by attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm and our affiliate, Murthy Immigration Services, Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, India, in this podcast.The MP3 is available here and soon can be found in...

17:57 / For Employers / For Individuals / MurthyAudio / Worker

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Our company is trying to determine the correct Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code for an employee’s H1B petition. Do the employee’s own degree credentials factor into this analysis?

AAO Issues Landmark Precedent Decision on Fraud Findings After Petition Withdrawal

USCIS Hold and Review of Benefit Applications for Nationals of High-Risk Countries

Do I need to offer my H1B employees the same employee benefits as other workers?

I have a pending I-485 application and recently changed employers. Do I need to file for AC21 job portability immediately?

I am in the U.S. on H1B working for a U.S. employer. Can I also work as a contractor for a company located in Europe?

Risk of Interfiling on a Child’s CSPA Eligibility

BREAKING: DHS Leadership Change Announced

New Form I-129 and What it Means for H1B Cap Registration

MurthyAudio: Consular Nonimmigrant Visa Issues

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