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21 Mar 2017

NewsFlash! U.S. Imposes Electronics Ban on Passengers Taking Direct Flights From Eight Countries

The Trump Administration has imposed a temporary electronics ban for all passengers, including U.S. citizens, taking direct flights to the United States from ten airports in eight Middle Eastern and African countries. This ban applies to electronic devices that are larger than a smart phone...

13 Mar 2017

If I file an H1B petition before April 3rd, can I later upgrade to premium processing?

Answer No, the USCIS will temporarily stop accepting any new premium processing requests for H1B petitions submitted on or after April 3, 2017. (13.Mar.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...

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13 Mar 2017

Does the suspension of premium processing apply to L-1 or I-140 petitions?

Answer No, the premium processing suspension applies only to H1B petitions filed on or after April 3, 2017. (13.Mar.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access...

11:44 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

06 Mar 2017

NewsFlash! Trump to Sign New Travel Ban Executive Order Today

Updated Later in the day on March 6, 2017 This order has been signed. The travel ban is set to go into effect March 16, 2017. . . . . . . . . . . Later today, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order that...

11:06 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

06 Mar 2017

Does the H1B premium processing suspension affect H1B extensions and H1B transfer applications as well?

Answer Unfortunately, the premium processing suspension applies to ALL H1B petitions filed on or after April 3, 2017. (06.Mar.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access...

07:38 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

27 Feb 2017

H1B Petitions for In-House Projects at Consulting Companies

Many U.S. employers that normally engage in providing tech consulting services seek to expand revenue streams by also developing their own proprietary software that can be marketed to clients. As part of the development process, these companies may seek to hire H1B workers to serve...

13:23 / For Employers / H1B / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

16 Feb 2017

NewsFlash! Trump to Issue New Executive Order Related to Travel Ban Next Week

Today, President Trump stated that he will be "issuing a new executive action next week that will comprehensively protect our country." He further vowed to appeal the court decision that is currently blocking the travel ban he initiated via a January 27, 2017 executive order....

15:04 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

09 Feb 2017

NewsFlash! Appellate Court Upholds Freeze on Travel Ban

This evening, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's decision to temporarily prevent the government from enforcing a travel ban implemented via executive order on January 27, 2017. The travel ban has not been in effect since a federal district court granted...

18:22 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Travel

09 Feb 2017

Is It Safe for Me to Travel?

Over the past couple of weeks, we at the Murthy Law Firm have received scores of inquiries regarding President Trump's January 27, 2017 executive order that instituted a travel ban on foreign nationals from seven predominantly Muslim countries (Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya, and...

07:52 / Citizen / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Legislation / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

02 Feb 2017

Murthy Law Firm: Keeping the Immigrant Community Informed

These are trying times in the world of U.S. immigration law. We at the Murthy Law Firm understand that many of you are worried about what the future may hold. Justifiably, as employees, you are concerned about your lives and your authorization to work in...

22:37 / Citizen / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

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NewsFlash! U.S. Imposes Electronics Ban on Passengers Taking Direct Flights From Eight Countries

If I file an H1B petition before April 3rd, can I later upgrade to premium processing?

Does the suspension of premium processing apply to L-1 or I-140 petitions?

NewsFlash! Trump to Sign New Travel Ban Executive Order Today

Does the H1B premium processing suspension affect H1B extensions and H1B transfer applications as well?

H1B Petitions for In-House Projects at Consulting Companies

NewsFlash! Trump to Issue New Executive Order Related to Travel Ban Next Week

NewsFlash! Appellate Court Upholds Freeze on Travel Ban

Is It Safe for Me to Travel?

Murthy Law Firm: Keeping the Immigrant Community Informed

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