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...
On February 14, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the long-awaited application for employment authorization for abused nonimmigrant spouses (form I-765V). The new form allows certain categories of nonimmigrant spouses, including those in A, E-3, G, or H status, to now apply...
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America's status as a beacon for immigrants is nearly as old as our nation itself. Attracting the best and the brightest from all over the world is a fundamental element of our history, and it has resulted in unique creations and innovations that have transformed...
On Friday, two memos were signed by John Kelly, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that detail how the DHS will be implementing President Trump's executive orders related to border security and internal enforcement of immigration laws. One memo, entitled "Implementing the President's...
Answer The H1B visa count remains unchanged. (20.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 LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
Answer If the H1B is approved as a change of status (with an I-94 card attached), then one loses the existing status as of the effective date. If the H1B is approved for consular processing only, however, this would not impact one's current status. (20.Feb.2017)In frequent...
Answer The 180-day rule does not require employment with the petitioner. It just requires that the I-140 be approved, and not revoked, for 180 days. (20.Feb.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time....
Answer Yes, it is generally possible to request a six-month extension. These requests are frequently denied, however, unless the applicant can provide evidence of a valid reason as to why the extended stay is warranted. Further, a denial could result in the visa 'stamp' being automatically...
My OPT employment authorization ends in the summer. What options do I have if my H1B petition will not be selected for processing if there is a lottery for H1B filings? Answer If you have a degree in a STEM field eligible for the 24-month extension, you...
