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02 Mar 2023

Does an employer need to use an attorney to file H1B registrations? If not, can an employer file the H1B registrations on their own, and then use an attorney to file H1B petitions for the registrations that are selected?

Answer An employer can file H1B registrations with or without an attorney. The registration process is fairly straightforward, so it is fairly common for employers to handle this part of the process on their own. And yes, an employer can use an attorney to file the...

10:20 / FAQs / For Employers / Worker
23 Feb 2023

I found a company willing to file an H1B registration for me in the lottery. However, the company only has one employee. Is that permitted?

Answer There is no set minimum number of employees a company must have in order to file an H1B registration or petition. (23.Feb.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...

07:58 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
23 Feb 2023

I am in H1B status and have an offer to move to a new employer. My current employer will not give me a copy of my H1B approval notice. Is it possible to change to a new company without this notice?

Answer Ordinarily, in filing an H1B change of employer petition, there is no requirement to provide the USCIS with a copy of the current employer's H1B approval notice. (23.Feb.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...

07:55 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
22 Feb 2023

USCIS Extends COVID-19 Flexibilities a Final Time: Through 23.Mar.2023

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended certain flexibilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic through 23.Mar.2023. The USCIS anticipates that this will be the final extension of these measures. Flexible Deadlines Applicable through 23.Mar.2023 Under the extension, applicants and petitioners will continue to have an...

13:11 / Citizen / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News
09 Feb 2023

My brother is a partner in a U.S. company. Can that company file a PERM case for me? Would the fact that a family member owns part of the company increase the chances of it being denied?

Answer If the sponsoring company is owned by someone related to the foreign national being sponsored, that definitely can lead to a denial in a PERM case. In order for the case to be approved in that situation, the employer must be able to demonstrate that...

10:22 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident
02 Feb 2023

I have less than one year of H1B time remaining, but the USCIS recently approved my H1B extension for three years. Am I allowed to remain in H1B status for the extra two years?

Answer The USCIS has been known to occasionally approve an H1B for a longer duration than is legally allowed. As a general rule, one should not rely on a USCIS error, as the USCIS generally will not consider themselves bound by their own mistakes. Assuming you...

16:33 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker