27 Aug 2018

I am in H1B status with Company A. In order to join Company B, do I need to wait for the H1B change-of-employer receipt notice is issued? Or can I join based on the FedEx tracking confirmation notice that the USCIS received the petition?

Answer One can technically start work for the new employer on the day that USCIS physically receives the H1B change-of-employer petition. The receipt is not required. (A more conservative approach would be to wait for the receipt just to make sure the petition is not rejected...

27 Aug 2018

Memo of Understanding Between DOJ and DOL

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to share information and, ostensibly, to protect U.S. workers. This MOU is designed to make it easier to refer cases of potential discrimination in...

23 Aug 2018

MurthyAudio: Analyzing Latest Regulations and Policies, Part 1

The Trump Administration continues to push for changes to those in nonimmigrant status and the U.S. employment-based immigration system. Though legislative wins have been tough to come by, the Administration has had more luck reforming immigration rules through memos and regulations. Sheela Murthy leads a discussion...