Answer We have not heard any details, as of yet. The only information we have heard is that the initial program was used less than initially expected – we can only assume this was because of how incredibly restrictive the program was!As soon as any new...
Answer Unfortunately, no, the priority date from one's I-140 cannot be transferred to an I-130 petition. (03.Apr.2024)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 © 2024, MURTHY LAW FIRM....
Answer There is no requirement that project documents be included with the H1B. But if you will be working at a client location, that must be listed on the LCA. Including project documents can be helpful, especially if you will be applying for a visa "stamp"...
For those not selected in the H1B cap-subject lottery, some options are discussed in this article, including transferring to another F-1 program of study, finding cap-exempt employment or determining if another nonimmigrant option is viable. There also are options for nationals of certain countries like...
Murthy Law Firm is now accepting new cap cases for those who were selected in the FY2025 lottery! If you completed the registration yourself and wish to hire an attorney to assist you with the filing of the H1B, contact our office to assist you!...
USCIS made selections for this year’s H1B cap lottery; however, not everyone selected has been notified. Selection notifications are being updated to USCIS accounts through April 1st. Check your account through the weekend for updates....
Myth: "I can’t sponsor my family member for a green card if I live outside the U.S."Truth: An I-130 petition can be filed from outside the U.S., but the petitioner must establish actual or intended domicile in the U.S....
The attorneys in our firm regularly track governmental policies and take action to improve the immigration process for our clients and the immigration community at large. To that end, the Murthy Law Firm recently submitted a letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
A marriage-based conditional permanent resident may be eligible for naturalization based on three years of marriage to a U.S. citizen even before Form I-751 for removal of conditions is approved! Questions? Call us!...
Answer There is a good chance that the USCIS will deny the pending I-131 application based on the travel. Unfortunately, the USCIS has a policy that, for initial AP applications – or for applications where the previous AP has expired – the applicant generally must remain...
