09 Apr 2025

DHS to Screen for Antisemitic Activity

Per USCIS, antisemitic social media posts, harassment of Jewish individuals, are now grounds to deny immigration benefits. This may affect green card applicants, foreign students, those tied to schools linked to antisemitic activity. More....

03 Apr 2025

Reminder: Employers Must Disclose Familial Relationships on PERM Applications

When completing the ETA form 9089, application for permanent employment certification (PERM labor certification), employers may overlook a small but important question on the form: “Is there a familial relationship between the foreign worker and the owners, stockholders, partners, corporate officers, and/or incorporators?” Before breezing...

02 Apr 2025

I sent my application to the wrong USCIS lockbox. Will the USCIS still adjudicate my case?

Answer Typically, the USCIS does not reroute a case sent to the wrong address. Rather, the USCIS usually rejects such cases and returns them to the applicants. (02.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...

02 Apr 2025

I am on H1B working at a client location. My project recently changed to a different end client located less than one mile away. Does my employer need to file an H1B amendment?

Answer An H1B amendment generally would not be required based solely on the change in work location, where the new work location is within the same MSA and/or within reasonable commuting distance from the prior location. However, if there has been some other material change, such...

02 Apr 2025

My employer agreed to sponsor me for a green card in the EB1(c) category if I pay all the fees. Am I allowed to pay for this?

Answer Yes, it normally is permissible for the foreign national to pay all the fees related to an EB1(c) petition. (02.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here.  Copyright ©...

31 Mar 2025

USCIS Completes FY2026 H1B Lottery Selections

USCIS has completed the random H1B lottery selections for FY26, and all those selected have been notified. Congrats to all who were selected! If you weren’t  selected, see alternative options here....

28 Mar 2025

H1B Lottery Selections Begin

USCIS has begun making selections for the FY 2026 H1B lottery, and will formally announce when the selection process is complete....