Certain qualifying family members may still benefit from an immigrant petition filed by or for a spouse or parent who passed away. Murthy Law Firm can provide legal advice and immigration assistance during such difficult times....
The Murthy Law Firm routinely receives calls from individuals asking how to deal with birth documents that have incorrect information. Foreign nationals seeking to apply for U.S. immigration benefits should ensure that the birth information on official documents, like birth certificates and passports, is accurate....
A U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident who must relocate to Canada or Mexico may be eligible for “commuter status” if still working in the U.S., which can reduce the risk of green card abandonment. Murthy Law Firm can advise on your best options....
Only a few hours away from the deadline to submit CAP H1B registrations! Murthy Law Firm has mastered the new registration process which included both employer and attorney online collaboration. We are excited to collaborate with our new and old clients!...
Answer Generally speaking, it is possible to request a 7th year extension of H1B status before a PERM has been pending for the full 365 days, as long as the requested start date is within the next six months, and as long as the PERM will...
Answer Although it is permissible to request admission on B-2 to visit one's H1B spouse, in most circumstances, it probably makes sense to obtain an H-4 dependent visa. As long as the principal H1B worker is in valid status, a dependent typically can request admission in...
Answer No. In order to begin working based on a change of status from L-1 to H1B, one must wait for the H1B petition to be approved. (20.Mar.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...
On March 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the April 2024 Visa Bulletin. For India and China, EB3 remains ahead of EB2 on the final action date chart, which may lead to increased interest in transferring the underlying basis of a pending...
L-2 dependents of L-1 workers who have been issued L2S I-94s, are automatically authorized to work in the U.S. No need to apply for EAD!...
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...
