While the teleconference series offered by the Murthy Law Firm is designed for employers and their representatives, this information may be of interest to employees and to those considering launching a startup. In this teleconference, recorded November 7, 2018, Murthy Law Firm attorneys continue the...
Answer One normally could apply for H1B status with any job for which one is qualified (assuming the position is a specialty occupation). (19.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer One is not considered to be counted against the H1B cap until the "cap" H1B petition is actually approved. One in this scenario normally would need to refile under next year's lottery. (19.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
As stakeholders are no doubt aware, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Trump Administration has taken a narrow view of the educational requirements that are permitted for a position to be considered a specialty occupation for H1B purposes. Specifically, the USCIS has...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the December 2018 Visa Bulletin. There is a bit of movement for most of the oversubscribed categories, including in the employment-based, first preference (EB1) category. All cutoff dates referenced refer to the dates in the final action...
This evening, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, effective November 19, 2018, implementation of the policy memorandum on the issuance of notices to appear (NTAs) is being expanded to include various additional categories of foreign nationals. More specifically, the NTA memo may...
Answer There is a lot of variation in this; it could be a few weeks, or a few months, depending on the case. (05.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer One can be employed in H1B status by an U.S. company, and reside in Canada. This is sometimes referred to as a "commuter" H1B. It is uncommon, but not unheard of. (05.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Canada and the United States have reached an agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with a new trade deal, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Mexico had reached an agreement with the U.S. earlier on the matter. Congress must agree to the changes...
Answer If multiple H1B petitions are filed during one's grace period, all potentially could be approved. The employee generally, ultimately could choose the employer with whom s/he wants to accept employment. (29.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
