The H2A program was created in response to the shortage of agricultural workers in the United States. This program allows U.S. farms and agricultural businesses to bring foreign nationals to the U.S. to fill positions that are of a temporary or seasonal nature if certain...
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....
Employment options available to F-1 students are the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the March 2024 podcast in our series for employers. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. ...
We have received reports that signatures are missing on the PDF version of G-28 submitted with some cap registrations. USCIS is working to fix this glitch and will provide instructions for affected registrations already submitted....
Answer The fact that you had a green card and then abandoned it typically would not prevent you from being sponsored by your U.S. citizen child for another green card (once the child reaches the age of 21). (13.Mar.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer There is no receipt issued by the USCIS after an H1B registration is submitted. The closest thing to a receipt is an online confirmation message, which includes a registration number. But this is not the same thing as a traditional I-797 receipt notice. (13.Mar.2024)Sheela Murthy...
Answer If you are in the U.S. when the H1B petition is filed, the petition generally will be filed requesting a change of status. If you travel before the petition is approved, the status request will be abandoned, and the petition typically can be approved only...
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the April 2024 Visa Bulletin. This month's visa bulletin also provides some predictions for movement in the coming months. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa...
The typical H1B cap-filing season raises questions about extensions of F-1 student status and optional practical training (OPT) before the beginning of H1B status. Many foreign national students tend to have questions about coordinating H1B filings with the expiration of their F-1 status and OPT...
Answer There is no requirement under immigration law to provide notice before moving to a new H1B employer. If there is a contract between the employer and the H1B worker, a breach of contract generally would be a civil matter - not viewed as a violation...
