Answer One potential risk to a company re-filing an approved EB2 petition as an EB3 petition is whether the petitioner will be able to show ability to pay from the priority date of the labor certification. (15.Apr.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
On September 30, 2020, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act was signed into law, funding the federal government through December 11, 2020. Included in the bill is a provision that dramatically changes the premium processing service offered by the U.S. Citizenship and...
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has created a shareable flyer to help stakeholders understand the monthly visa bulletin, and the implications of the sudden movement of cutoff dates in the October 2020 Visa Bulletin. The Murthy Law Firm is sharing this flyer with our...
Many MurthyDotCom readers have applied for or obtained naturalized U.S. citizenship. The opportunity to participate in the 2020 presidential election will be the first time many of these new citizens will have the privilege of voting in the United States. However, there are steps that...
Answer The rules regarding the issuance of drivers' licenses vary from state to state. You should check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent entity in your state) to determine what is required in that state. (10.Sep.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer Assuming you otherwise qualify, the 60-day grace period normally would start upon the termination of employment. Payment of severance pay typically would not factor into this determination. (10.Sep.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...
Answer Yes, ordinarily, it is possible to file for a B-2 extension while the previous B-2 extension is still pending. (10.Sep.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright ©...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent a proposed regulation to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that, if implemented, would potentially make significant changes to the H1B program. The text of the rule has not yet been released but based on...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced today that, in light of a federal court order issued on September 4, 2020, consulates may resume processing fiscal year 2020 diversity visa (DV) cases to the degree that "local health conditions and post resources allow." However, consulates...
The latest trends and practical tips for when government agencies contact you regarding compliance during this pandemic are discussed by Murthy attorneys in this teleconference, which aired 02.Sep.2020. Whether ICE or FDNS contact you to determine your company's compliance with your H-1 and L-1 petitions,...
