Answer There is no procedural reason that filing for advance parole should delay your underlying green card application, and we have not seen this occur in practice. (11.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...
Answer Under the right circumstances, it is possible for a company to file an E-2 for an employee, as opposed to the investor. An E-2 employee must have the same nationality as the E-2 enterprise and must be coming to fill an executive, supervisory, or essential...
An overview of the employment-based green card options in the EB1 category is offered by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this MurthyCast recommended for U.S. employers of foreign nationals. Topics include Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor / Researcher, and Multinational Executive.Play below. Find more topics under...
This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the July 2025 Visa Bulletin. As with recent months, movement remains limited in the employment-based categories. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First...
The PERM labor certification is the first in a three-step process in the majority of employment-based, permanent resident (commonly referred to as “green card”) cases. The PERM process is long and complex, and it can be overwhelming for a company pursuing the process for any...
Yesterday, President Trump signed a proclamation barring the admission of nationals of twelve countries, and partially restricting admission of nationals from seven other countries, as of Monday, 09.Jun.2025. This total travel ban will apply to nationals of the following twelve countries:Afghanistan Chad Equatorial Guinea ...
President Trump has enacted a travel ban affecting 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Somalia, citing national security concerns. Additional restrictions apply to seven other nations. Watch MurthyDotCom for more details....
Answer If an employer disagrees with the prevailing wage determination, they can first request a redetermination. If that is unsuccessful, they may request a director’s review. If that too is unsuccessful, the employer may appeal to the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA). However, given...
Answer An H1B petition can be approved for a part-time position. If moving from a full-time position to a part-time one, an amendment typically would be required, and it should indicate that the new position is part time. (04.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer Yes, an H1B worker can continue working in H1B status throughout this family-based green card process. There is no conflict between the H1B and the I-130 because ‘immigrant intent’ is not an issue for H1B workers. (04.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
