Answer We still don't have a return date for the program. But, during the national American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) meeting in June, a representative from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) indicated that the initial program was a big success and they have every intention...
Answer Generally speaking, an Indian passport may be used to request admission to the U.S., through the expiration date of the document. However, the I-94 issued at the U.S. port of entry likely will be issued only through your passport expiration date. (17.Jul.2024)Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer Yes, the most likely category is L1A for managers and executives and L1B for employees with specialized knowledge. In recent years, the Murthy Law Firm has been working with a growing number of companies involved in generic pharmaceuticals to help them file L-1 petitions. The...
Spouses and children of lawful permanent residents (F2A) may now be able to file an I-485 with a priority date of 6/14/24 or earlier!...
On February 2, 2021, President Joseph Biden issued an executive order on restoring faith in the U.S. legal immigration systems and strengthening integration and inclusion efforts for new Americans. This executive order led the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to announce updated policy guidance...
The Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will shorten your I-94 if your passport expires sooner. Don’t assume the end date – check it by logging into the CBP website!...
Trending issues in L1A/L1B filings are under discussion among Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this Employer Podcast. Topics addressed include L1A functional managers, work location changes, and proving specialized knowledge. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and...
Answer Generally speaking, if a person travels while an H1B change of status petition is pending, the change of status request is considered abandoned. This means that, while the H1B petition itself can still be approved, it will only be approved for consular processing (i.e., it...
Answer Generally speaking, the fact that you are friends with the owner of a company would not prevent that company from filing a PERM case for you. Assuming the company has a position available for you, and otherwise meets the basic requirements, yes, it typically is...
Answer Unfortunately, no. There generally is no way to transfer a U.S. visa from one passport to another. In situations where you simply renew a passport issued by the same country, and you have a valid visa in your old passport, it normally is possible to...
