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31 Dec 2020

Update on COVID-Related Delays at USCIS

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly exacerbated delays and backlogs at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). These delays have been especially pronounced with regard to the scheduling of biometrics appointments at application support centers (ASCs) and in the issuance of receipt notices. Update on Biometrics...

08:03 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Worker
30 Dec 2020

I failed to include the correct filing fee when I filed my I-485 in October, so the USCIS rejected it. Now, my priority date is no longer current. Can I refile now with the correct fee?

Answer If the I-485 application was properly rejected, one typically would not be able to refile the I-485 until the priority date is again current. (30.Dec.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....

19:12 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Visa Bulletin / Worker
30 Dec 2020

My employer wishes to sponsor me for an L-1 position, but I am not able to get an appointment at the consulate. Can I enter on my B-1 visa and then apply for a change to L-1 status?

Answer Generally speaking, a foreign national is not permitted to enter the U.S. on a B-1 visa with the intention of applying for a change of status. (30.Dec.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...

19:09 / Consulates / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Visitor / Worker
19 Dec 2020

Sheela Murthy as Keynote Speaker at TiE Global Summit

 Click for Video!Sheela Murthy, recent past President of TiE DC, entrepreneur, lawyer, philanthropist, and globally-recognized leader, was interviewed live as a keynote speaker for the TiE Global Summit (TGS) held this week, December 8-10, 2020, and organized by TiE Hyderabad, India. This was TiE Global’s...

11:32 / Blog / Immigration / Law Firm
16 Dec 2020

I am working in H1B on as Senior Software Engineer, which was filed as a wage level 4 position. If I move to similar position with a different employer, can I be sponsored for a wage level 3 position?

Answer The wage level is determined by the requirements for the position. Working in a level 4 position now does not prevent an employer from later sponsoring you for a level 3 (or 2 or 1) position. (16.Dec.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...

17:43 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker