Answer No, applying for an LCA (or receiving the certified LCA back from the DOL) does not provide any direct immigration benefit. If there is a material change in the job, such as when an H1B worker is moving outside the area of intended employment, then...
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the October 2023 Visa Bulletin, which is the first visa bulletin of fiscal year 2024. As expected, there is movement in most of the categories. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart...
Answer Ordinarily, if an H1B worker is moving to a work location outside of the MSA or reasonable commuting distance of the location/s indicated in the previous petition and LCA, an H1B amendment is required. And, to file the H1B amendment, the employer must first obtain...
Options for those whose employment has unexpectedly ended are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the September 2023 podcast in this series for employers. The strategies touched upon include change of employer in H1B status, change of status to B, and filing a compelling...
Answer Yes, it is very common to request and extension of status when filing an H1B amendment If you look at the I-129 form, you will see the options asking what action/s are desired. If the beneficiary is eligible to extend H1B status, the extension request...
Are you seeking to pursue higher education in the United States as an F-1 student? This Special Podcast, produced in association with Telugu Association of North America (TANA), is tailored just for you. Join our team of experienced immigration lawyers as they delve into the...
Answer Unfortunately, if the H1B worker's I-94 has already expired by the time the USCIS denies an extension, there generally is no grace period. Rather, the person typically begins to start accruing unlawful presence immediately following the issuance of the denial. (31.Aug.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior...
On July 1, 2023, Florida's new wide-ranging law, SB 1718 went into effect. A foreign national living in Florida should be aware of the impact of SB 1718, as summarized in this MurthyDotCom NewsBrief. Government Funding for Community IDs SB 1718 prohibits cities and counties in Florida...
Answer At the time of this writing, the DOL is taking around six months to issued PWDs. (24.Aug.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...
Answer No, it generally would not be permissible to file an H1B petition now based on an unused registration selected in the first lottery. (24.Aug.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...
