Answer Yes, ordinarily, a valid H1B visa "stamp" would be required, even for a brief trip abroad such as this.Note that there are some exceptions to his general rule. For instance, if certain conditions are met, an H1B worker may travel to Canada or Mexico for...
Answer No, you cannot use your own approved I-140 to qualify for an H-4 EAD. (11.Dec.2019)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 © 2019, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights...
Tucked away in a borough of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, are the ghostly remnants of an 18th century commune. It was founded by a religious sect that viewed piety as a commitment to hard work, austerity, and charitable giving. The members endured struggle and hardship to...
William Barr, the U.S. Attorney General, recently certified a decision on a case, Matter of Castillo-Perez, in which he ruled that a foreign national who has two or more convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) is presumed to lack "good moral character" (GMC). A...
This evening, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that "it has completed a successful pilot testing phase and is implementing the registration process in the next H1B lottery."The USCIS will open the initial registration period from March 1 through March 20, 2020. No...
Answer Generally speaking, if an I-485 is timely filed, a person may remain in the U.S. in a period of authorized stay based on the pending I-485. (04.Dec.2019)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...
Answer Ordinarily, a U.S. citizen child cannot sponsor his parents for a family-based green card until he reaches the age of 21. (04.Dec.2019)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...
Answer Several federal courts have blocked the new public charge rule from going into effect. Even if the rule eventually does go into effect, however, it normally would not have any impact on an application to become a U.S. citizen. There is no public charge analysis...
Year-end planning is the topic for the final teleconference of 2019. Murthy Law Firm attorneys join Sheela Murthy to discuss matters including the retention of records for H1B petitions (public access files) and labor certification cases (compliance files). They look to the year ahead in...
When the popular, celebrity-fueled reality show "Dancing with the Stars" debuted in 2005, it sparked an instant resurgence of interest in classic dances like the foxtrot, tango, and salsa. Dance schools all over the nation rushed to meet the increased demand for lessons by hiring...
