The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) strictly enforces the requirement to file the optional practical training (OPT) application within 30 days of the date the designated school official (DSO) enters the OPT recommendation into the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record, and...
Are you an F-1 student selected in the FY2025 H1B lottery? If you meet certain eligibility criteria upon fling of your H1B petition, you may qualify for cap-gap – i.e. extension of F-1 status and/or OPT employment authorization. Contact us to learn more!...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that any foreign national filing an application for naturalization (form N-400) now may request an original or replacement Social Security number (SSN) or card without having to visit a Social Security Administration (SSA) office. Additionally, the...
Answer Generally, no. If you are maintaining H1B status, you are not required to start using your EAD, and you can keep the card as a backup. Once you start using your EAD, your H1B status terminates. And, in many, if not most, situations, we recommend...
Answer Unfortunately, the H-4 EAD rule only applies for H-4 spouses. Regardless of the reason behind the request, the USCIS cannot approve an H-4 EAD application filed on behalf of an H-4 dependent child. (17.Apr.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law....
Answer The rules regarding the issuance of driver's licenses vary from state to state. You should check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent entity in your state) to determine what is required in that state.Also note that some states offer two categories of...
An L1A executive or manager in the U.S. often can apply for the EB1C green card! Read more here and contact Murthy Law Firm to see if this works for you....
An H1B cannot be self-sponsored, but an H1B may be an option for certain entrepreneurs with ownership interest in a U.S. start-up, and who want to come to the U.S. to develop their business ventures. Contact us!...
Starting March 2024, the U.S. Embassy in India has consolidated B-1/B-2 interview waiver appointments in New Delhi, leading to limited appointment availability at U.S. consular posts in India. Applicants, however, still can submit applications at designated centers across India. This move aims to streamline the...
L1B status is for specialized knowledge of an employee knowing a company’s specific processes and procedures at the foreign office to related U.S. office. You can learn more here....
