27 Dec 2023

Less Common Uses of H1B

No luck with traditional H1B sponsorship? You might still qualify for H1B as a full / joint company owner. Entrepreneur, concurrent, or part-time H1B may be a solution based on your unique circumstances. Contact Murthy Law Firm and find out how....

26 Dec 2023

Your Question Featured

My H-4 and H-4 EAD have expired and my extensions are pending. Is it true that I am allowed to continue to work for up to 180 days? Find the answer here. You can also search our site for many FAQs!...

22 Dec 2023

Premature I-485 Approvals

Your priority date must be current when your I-485 is approved! Make sure your green card was not issued prematurely to avoid future complications. Read more on the topic....

21 Dec 2023

“Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men”

As the story of Christmas goes, these are the words the angels sang when Jesus was born in Bethlehem over two thousand years ago. Christians around the world repeat the refrain every year, but they are not alone. The high holidays of all the world's...

20 Dec 2023

USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for F-1/M-1 Students

The USCIS has issued consolidated guidance for F/M students. It includes a variety of issues, including maintaining a foreign residence, impact of green card filing on F/M status, and working for a start-up on STEM OPT....

20 Dec 2023

My H-4 and H-4 EAD have expired and my extensions are pending. Is it true that I am allowed to continue to work for up to 180 days?

Answer Unfortunately, if both your I-94 and EAD have expired, you are not allowed to work based on the pending extension. The 180-day extension only applies if the EAD extension is timely filed and the H-4 spouse's I-94 remains valid. (20.Dec.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...

20 Dec 2023

I am currently working in H1B status as a mobile developer, and I have been offered a position in cybersecurity. Is it true that there is a higher chance of an RFE and/or denial if an H1B change-of-employer is filed where the person will be moving to a different field?

Answer The fact that an H1B worker is moving to a different field really has no bearing. Assuming the individual meets the requirements for the position, and the other basic H1B requirements are met, there really is no need to worry about the fact that the...

20 Dec 2023

My I-140 was denied and my employer is appealing the decision. Meanwhile, I need to travel to India for an urgent personal matter. Will this travel harm the chances of my appeal being approved?

Answer Traveling typically would have no impact on a pending appeal of an I-140. (20.Dec.2023)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 © 2023, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights...