If using your spouse’s or parent’s country of birth rather than your own will make your priority date become current more quickly, you can “cross-charge” it to them. Contact us if you think this may apply to you!...
The official U.S. Visa Information Service website for consular services in India has updated its guidance for Indian students applying for emergency student visa appointments. This guidance was prompted largely by a shortage of regular visa appointments at U.S. consular posts in India, necessitating many...
The H1B registration period for fiscal year 2025 (FY25) is nearly upon us. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will kick off the two-week H1B registration period on March 6, 2024. And, while there are a few minor changes to the registration system this...
Answer You cannot apply for an H-4 EAD based on your own approved I-140. If your spouse has an approved I-140, you can use that to apply for an H-4 EAD. Or, once your priority date is current, if you file your I-485 application, you may...
AnswerThe expiration date of the F-1 visa in one's passport typically has no impact on the F-1 status. The F-1 visa is an entry document. It generally must be valid when the person is requesting admission in F-1 status. But, if the person is already...
Answer The revocation of a visa by a consulate normally has no impact on one's current status. (13.Feb.2024)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 © 2024, MURTHY LAW...
Did you know there are exceptions to the durational limit of H1B status? When H1B work is seasonal or intermittent, the 6-year limit doesn't apply. Similarly, an exception exists if you spend 6 months or less per year in the U.S. Questions? Call us! We'd...
Tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and the latest trends from USCIS, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement, are discussed in the February 2024 podcast for employers. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts...
This evening, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the March 2024 Visa Bulletin. As expected, there is not much movement in most of the employment-based categories. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a final rule, which will significantly increase the filing fees for most types of immigration benefits, effective April 1, 2024. While the fees are similar to those initially indicated in the proposed rule, several key changes...
