Answer Yes, as long as the position otherwise qualifies for H1B, the case may be filed for a position that is part time. (03.Feb.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...
Answer The USCIS policy manual states, “any document containing a foreign language submitted in support of a benefit request must be accompanied by a full English language translation.[32] The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate, and that the translator is competent to...
USCIS announced the FY27 H1B cap registration: 04-19.Mar.2026. New weighted selection favors higher-skilled & higher-paid workers. Due to complexity and limited bandwidth, start your case with us ASAP to secure filing support. Read more. ...
Today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the H1B registration period for fiscal year 2027 (FY27) will start at noon Eastern Time (ET) on March 4, 2026, and end at noon ET on March 19, 2026. Background on Registration Process In order to submit...
On January 28, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska granted summary judgment against USCIS in an Administrative Procedure Act challenge to the agency’s denial of an EB-1A (extraordinary ability) petition. In Mukherji v. Miller, the court vacated USCIS’s denial of the...
A federal judge in Nebraska (28.Jan.2026) granted summary judgment against USCIS, sending EB-1A denial back to USCIS to approve it. Court found USCIS’s “final merits determination” with 2-step Kazarian approach unlawful, under the APA. We think this ruling will influence other cases. If your EB1...
Trying to avoid the H1B? Want to work in the U.S.? If you’re an Australian citizen, you should learn about the E-3 visa. Essentially, it’s just like an H1B, but for Australians only. Read more at MurthyDotCom....
Answer A person on OPT who otherwise has maintained valid status normally can work for up to 180 days beyond their OPT EAD expiration date, based on a timely filed STEM OPT extension application. (27.Jan.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law....
Answer No, there generally is no requirement that the beneficiary be in the U.S. at the time the I-140 is filed. (27.Jan.2026)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 Generally speaking, yes, a person may present a valid H1B visa in an expired passport along with the new, unexpired passport to request admission in H1B status. (27.Jan.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...
