31
Jan
2024
FY2025 H1B Registration Update
USCIS has announced H1B registration dates from March 6-22, 2024. The Murthy Law Firm is now taking FY2025 H1B registration cases....
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30
Jan
2024
USCIS Announces Final Rule to Curb H1B Registration Fraud
USCIS will publish a Final Rule on 02.Feb.2024 to reduce fraud in H1B registration process. Most notably, selections will be made based on specific beneficiary data....
30
Jan
2024
USCIS Publishes New Fees Effective 01.Apr.2024
USCIS announced today that the new filing fees proposed in January 2023 will go into effect on April 1, 2024. The largest hikes affect H1B/H2B and EB5 related forms....
29
Jan
2024
Updated USCIS Guidance on Establishing Ability to Pay after AC21 Portability
On January 5, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding how officers are to adjudicate pending immigrant petitions for alien workers (form I-140) when an employee ports to a new employer under the American Competitiveness...
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25
Jan
2024
I am applying for an H1B job that requires at least a bachelor’s in computer science. I have a master’s degree in computer science, but my bachelor’s is in an unrelated field. Is that okay?
Answer Yes, this should be fine. Since a master's degree is a more advanced level of education than a bachelor's degree, that master's degree in computer science can be used to qualify for an H1B position requiring only a bachelor's degree. (24.Jan.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior...
25
Jan
2024
About four years ago, I was selected in the lottery and worked on H1B for less than six months before returning to India. I have not been back to the U.S. since then. Last year, another company submitted a lottery registration for me, but I was not selected. A friend recently told me I do not have to go through the lottery again. Is that correct, or did I ruin my chances by going through that lottery last year?
Answer Your friend is correct! Generally speaking, once a person has been counted against the H1B cap, that person remains eligible for up to 6 years of H1B time. The fact that another employer submitted a registration for you last year does not change the fact...
25
Jan
2024
I was told I am eligible for up to six years of H1B time. However, my petition was only approved for three years. Does this mean there is a problem with my case?
Answer No, this is perfectly normal. An individual typically is limited to up to 6 years of H1B time. Generally, however, an H1B petition will not be approved for more than 3 years. (24.Jan.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...
24
Jan
2024
New USCIS Guidance on Late Filed Status Requests
New USCIS guidance gives two new examples of when untimely extension / change of status can be excused because of extraordinary circumstances beyond your control....
23
Jan
2024
MurthyAudio: Nonimmigrant Success Stories
Compelling success stories related to nonimmigrant status is the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the January 2024 podcast. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. ...
22
Jan
2024
Keeping Your Step-Family Together
Did you know? It’s possible to file an I-130 Petition to sponsor a stepchild and stepparent! The Murthy Law Firm can help keep your family together. Contact us!...