Answer The STEM extension must be received by the USCIS on or before the last day of one's initial OPT period. There are no provisions for late filing or for extending the deadline, so if this date is missed, the STEM extension will be abandoned. (07.Jan.2019)In...
Answer In general, traffic citations should be disclosed on the N-400. It generally would not be necessary to provide a copy of the ticket, if it is just a moving violation. DUI or other more serious offenses always require court documents. (07.Jan.2019)In frequent sessions of our...
Answer If one's H1B I-94 has not yet expired, this may be possible, depending upon the circumstances. However, this is a complex question, so one in this situation should talk to a qualified attorney for individualized advice. (07.Jan.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
Answer H-4 status is not tied to a particular employer, so one in this situation normally would not be required to file an extension. However, it is important to keep track of the different expiration dates, to avoid accidental overstays. (07.Jan.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...
Over the past two years, President Trump has transformed the immigration landscape in the United States. At every turn, he has pushed for harsher immigration policies and a greater emphasis on enforcement. Many of his immigration actions have been strongly supported by his base, and...
In order for an L-1 petition to be approved, one of the basic requirements is that the beneficiary has worked abroad for a related entity for at least one year in the past three years. This is often referred to as the "one-in-three" rule. The...
While the teleconference series offered by the Murthy Law Firm is designed for employers and their representatives, this information may be of interest to employees and to those considering launching a startup. In this teleconference, recorded December 5, 2018, attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm...
Forget baseball and apple pie - when it comes to quintessentially American icons, it's hard to top the fervor generated by the National Football League, or NFL. Founded in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, the NFL generates billions of dollars a year through game tickets, team...
A partial shutdown of the federal government is now in effect because Congress was unable to pass a new budget or continuing resolution. This also means that several immigration programs are temporarily suspended, including the regional center portion of the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) immigrant...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, Charles Oppenheim, often issues visa bulletin explanations and predictions, following the release of the monthly visa bulletin. Mr. Oppenheim had hoped to provide updated short-term predictions in the January 2019 Visa...
