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24 Nov 2021

My previous employer filed a registration for me in March. It was selected in the third round of the lottery. Can I transfer it to my current employer, and have them file the H1B petition for me? My previous employer is ok with this.

Answer No. Generally speaking, the registration cannot be transferred to a different employer. (24.Nov.2021)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 © 2021, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...

08:40 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
18 Nov 2021

My I-140 is approved, but I am working overseas. How can I tell if my priority date is current? Do I use the dates for filing chart, or the final action chart?

Answer For I-140 petitions filed for consular processing, the dates for filing (DF) chart indicates when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center. The immigrant visa cannot be issued by the consulate until one's priority date...

08:41 / Consulates / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident
11 Nov 2021

I filed an EB3 downgrade case, and my I-485 is still pending. I read online that, if my EB2 case becomes current and my I-140 was filed as a new petition rather than as an amendment, the USCIS will automatically adjudicate my case as EB2. Is that correct?

Answer We had a similar question several weeks ago, and our response may not have been sufficiently nuanced. Our general recommendation is that, if an EB3 downgrade case has been filed and later the individual wishes to return to EB2, some action should be taken. For...

08:24 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident
14 Oct 2021

November 2021 Visa Bulletin

This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2021 Visa Bulletin. This month's visa bulletin includes some bad, but not unexpected, news regarding retrogression in the employment-based, third preference (EB3) category. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category The EB1 category remains current for...

11:32 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / Worker