17 Apr 2024

L1A to EB1C

An L1A executive or manager in the U.S. often can apply for the EB1C green card! Read more here and contact Murthy Law Firm to see if this works for you....

16 Apr 2024

Entrepreneur H1B

An H1B cannot be self-sponsored, but an H1B may be an option for certain entrepreneurs with ownership interest in a U.S. start-up, and who want to come to the U.S. to develop their business ventures. Contact us!...

15 Apr 2024

Consolidation of B-1/B-2 Interview Waiver Appointments in New Delhi

Starting March 2024, the U.S. Embassy in India has consolidated B-1/B-2 interview waiver appointments in New Delhi, leading to limited appointment availability at U.S. consular posts in India. Applicants, however, still can submit applications at designated centers across India. This move aims to streamline the...

15 Apr 2024

L1B Status

L1B status is for specialized knowledge of an employee knowing a company’s specific processes and procedures at the foreign office to related U.S. office. You can learn more here....

10 Apr 2024

I am working for a consulting firm on OPT. They told me that my case was not selected in the lottery. Is there any way for me to check online on my own to verify that they actually filed the registration for me?

Answer No, only the employer and/or the attorney representing the employer can directly check to see if the registration was submitted on your behalf. You could try filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the USCIS to ask for documents related to any H1B...

10 Apr 2024

I was laid off from my employer and used almost all of my grace period before joining a new employer. If I were to be laid off again, would that mean I would only get the last few days remaining of my grace period?

Answer After an H1B worker uses any portion of the grace period, that person typically is eligible for another 60-day grace period after receiving a new H1B approval. For example, if an H1B worker gets laid off and then finds a new job during the grace...