15
Jul
2024
F2A August ’24 Visa Bulletin Jump!
Spouses and children of lawful permanent residents (F2A) may now be able to file an I-485 with a priority date of 6/14/24 or earlier!...
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15
Jul
2024
Time may be Running Out to Apply for NIW Under Biden’s Initiative for STEM Applicants
On February 2, 2021, President Joseph Biden issued an executive order on restoring faith in the U.S. legal immigration systems and strengthening integration and inclusion efforts for new Americans. This executive order led the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to announce updated policy guidance...
11
Jul
2024
Always Check Your I-94 Upon Admission!
The Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will shorten your I-94 if your passport expires sooner. Don’t assume the end date – check it by logging into the CBP website!...
11
Jul
2024
MurthyAudio: Trending Issues for L1A/L1B
Trending issues in L1A/L1B filings are under discussion among Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this Employer Podcast. Topics addressed include L1A functional managers, work location changes, and proving specialized knowledge. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and...
10
Jul
2024
My H1B lottery case is pending. I have an emergency and need to fly back to India. Is it true that, if I leave, my status request will be denied?
Answer Generally speaking, if a person travels while an H1B change of status petition is pending, the change of status request is considered abandoned. This means that, while the H1B petition itself can still be approved, it will only be approved for consular processing (i.e., it...
10
Jul
2024
I am currently on H1B status. A good friend of mine owns a business, and he has offered to have his business file a PERM case for me. Is this allowed?
Answer Generally speaking, the fact that you are friends with the owner of a company would not prevent that company from filing a PERM case for you. Assuming the company has a position available for you, and otherwise meets the basic requirements, yes, it typically is...
10
Jul
2024
I have an H1B visa in my Indian passport. I recently became an Australian citizen. Is it possible to transfer the visa to my Australian passport, or to travel based on the visa that is in my Indian passport?
Answer Unfortunately, no. There generally is no way to transfer a U.S. visa from one passport to another. In situations where you simply renew a passport issued by the same country, and you have a valid visa in your old passport, it normally is possible to...
09
Jul
2024
H1B Visa Stamp After Changing Employers
Do you need a new H1B visa stamp in your passport after moving to a new H1B employer? Usually not! Read our recently updated article, Validity of H1B Visa “Stamp” Following a Change of Employer....
09
Jul
2024
August 2024 Visa Bulletin
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the August 2024 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category There is no change in the EB1 category....
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08
Jul
2024
Overview of Parole in Place for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens
As previously discussed on MurthyDotCom, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on June 17, 2024, a proposed program to promote family unity by removing certain roadblocks towards lawful permanent residency (i.e., a "green card”) for qualifying undocumented noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens. The...
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