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21 Mar 2024

Importance of Accurate & Consistent Birth Documents in Immigration Filings

The Murthy Law Firm routinely receives calls from individuals asking how to deal with birth documents that have incorrect information. Foreign nationals seeking to apply for U.S. immigration benefits should ensure that the birth information on official documents, like birth certificates and passports, is accurate....

10:30 / Citizen / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Worker
21 Mar 2024

LPR Commuter Status

A U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident who must relocate to Canada or Mexico may be eligible for “commuter status” if still working in the U.S., which can reduce the risk of green card abandonment. Murthy Law Firm can advise on your best options....

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20 Mar 2024

H1B Registration is Almost Over

Only a few hours away from the deadline to submit CAP H1B registrations! Murthy Law Firm has mastered the new registration process which included both employer and attorney online collaboration. We are excited to collaborate with our new and old clients!...

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20 Mar 2024

My PERM was filed about 9 months ago. My H1B expires in about 5 months, at which point I will have reached my full 6 years of H1B time. Do I need to wait until the PERM has been pending a full 365 days before we file my H1B extension requesting an additional year?

Answer Generally speaking, it is possible to request a 7th year extension of H1B status before a PERM has been pending for the full 365 days, as long as the requested start date is within the next six months, and as long as the PERM will...

14:25 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
20 Mar 2024

I am in the U.S. on H1B, but my wife is remaining in India for another year while completing university. When she can, she will be visiting for relatively short visits, and then returning to India. Given that these will be short trips, should she just come on her B-2 visa?

Answer Although it is permissible to request admission on B-2 to visit one's H1B spouse, in most circumstances, it probably makes sense to obtain an H-4 dependent visa. As long as the principal H1B worker is in valid status, a dependent typically can request admission in...

14:22 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / H-4 Dependents / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker
20 Mar 2024

A number of years ago, I worked for about 1 year in H1B status. I then worked in India for a couple of years and came back to the U.S. in L1B status. I now wish to move to a new employer, who is filing an H1B change-of-status petition for me. Can I begin working for them upon receipt?

Answer No. In order to begin working based on a change of status from L-1 to H1B, one must wait for the H1B petition to be approved. (20.Mar.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...

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14 Mar 2024

Promotions & PERM

Recently promoted? Even if you have an approved I-140, a new PERM & I-140 may be required if there is a material change to your initial PERM position. Contact us if you think this rule impacts your recent career progression....

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