Answer Unless the principal spouse is in valid H1B status, the dependent spouse typically cannot enter in H-4 status. (16.May.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,...
The U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) initiated a “stampless” entry pilot program in April 2022, and is now in the process of implementing the program at all airports, seaports, and land ports of entry (POEs) as part of a larger effort to streamline the...
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the June 2023 Visa Bulletin. Most cutoff dates in the employment-based categories remain unchanged. 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)...
Today, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced that it is postponing the implementation date for using the new Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system until June 1, 2023. The full announcement reads as follows: "Following up on the announcements of April 21, April 27,...
Answer Unfortunately, a PERM case that has only made it to the recruitment phase typically cannot be used as a basis for extending H1B status beyond the standard 6-year max. (11.May.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...
Answer Generally speaking, it is permissible for an L-1 worker to be paid by the foreign entity rather than the petitioning entity in the United States. (11.May.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click...
Answer Ordinarily, yes, it is possible to "upgrade" an H1B petition to premium processing at any time. (11.May.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...
The U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the suspension of the biometrics requirement for certain I-539 applicants through September 30, 2023. The prior policy had suspended the biometrics requirement through May 17, 2023. Biometrics Suspension to Aid in Processing Backlogs Prior to May 17, 2021,...
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) soon will cease accepting form ETA 9089, application for permanent employment certification (PERM), via the legacy PERM online filing system, and instead will require all such applications to be submitted through the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system....
Answer We likely will not know for sure about a second lottery until July, at the earliest. But, given that there appears to have been a significant number of duplication registrations submitted, there definitely is reason to think a second lottery may be necessary. (03.May.2023)Sheela Murthy...
