The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is continuing to expand its scrutiny of the social media presence of foreign travelers and foreign nationals applying for U.S. immigration benefits. DHS Secretary John Kelly has stated that the Trump Administration's "extreme vetting" policies may include asking...
Last night, in his first speech before a joint session of Congress, President Trump called on lawmakers to reform the U.S. immigration system. The President asserted that the "… current, outdated system depresses wages for our poorest workers, and puts great pressure on taxpayers." He...
Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division for the U.S. Department of State (DOS), provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions almost every month. The update this month for the March 2017 Visa Bulletin provides predictions related to most employment-based categories, as well...
Although the Trump Administration has occupied the White House for only about a month, the new President's policies have already created a string of controversies that are deeply dividing the nation. Perhaps the most contentious among the flurry of executive orders that President Trump signed...
Answer Filing an AC21 notification is currently optional and has no particular time limit. It is generally advisable, however. (27.Feb.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click...
Many U.S. employers that normally engage in providing tech consulting services seek to expand revenue streams by also developing their own proprietary software that can be marketed to clients. As part of the development process, these companies may seek to hire H1B workers to serve...
Answer As of the time of this writing, the Trump Administration has not taken any actions to modify or eliminate the H-4 EAD program. Further, even if the Administration decides to cancel the program, this would very likely require a formal rule-making process, which would take...
Answer An H1B requires a valid (unexpired) LCA in all cases. If the existing LCA is not expired, it could be re-used. But the H1B could only be approved for the duration of the LCA. (27.Feb.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...
Answer No, there is no family-based green card category for this relationship. (27.Feb.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2017, MURTHY...
This morning's Washington Post carried a chilling article by reporter, Samantha Schmidt: He Yelled 'Get Out of My Country,' Witnesses Say, and Then Shot 2 Men From India, Killing One.We condemn this act as hateful and unAmerican. Our hearts go out to the family of...
