29 Dec 2023

One Million+ Visas for India!

As of September 2023, the U.S. Mission to India processed one million nonimmigrant visa applications in 2023! U.S. plans are to continue investing heavily in consular operations in India to keep up with the high demand. Contact the Murthy Law Firm if you need help...

28 Dec 2023

One Million+ Visas for India!

As of Sep.2023, the U.S. Mission to India processed 1 million nonimmigrant visa applications in 2023! U.S. plans are to continue investing heavily in India consular operations to keep up with the high demand! The Murthy Law Firm is available to help you with your...

28 Dec 2023

My wife presented her passport and H-4 visa at the port of entry when she last entered, but her I-94 was not extended to match my latest H1B extension. Was she required to present my most recent approval notice in order to get her status extended?

Answer If the latest approval notice is not presented, the CBP officer at the port of entry typically will not admit the dependent spouse beyond the expiration date listed on the visa (which generally is the expiration date from the original H1B approval notice).  (28.Dec.2023)Sheela Murthy...

28 Dec 2023

I have been working in H1B status for a company for a few months, but am not happy with the position. When I first joined, I signed a contract that said, if I quit my job before I work for at least 18 months, I would be required to reimburse the employer for the costs involved in filing my H1B petition. Am I really required to pay this amount?

Answer An employer cannot impose a “penalty” against an H1B worker who leaves the company before the end of the H1B term. An employer, however, may be able to include a “liquidated damages” clause in an employment contract to recover certain expenses. The federal regulation explains,...

28 Dec 2023
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...