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30 Jan 2017

Understanding the Current Administration & Immigration: FAQs

Since the election and inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, questions from concerned foreign nationals and U.S. employers have reached our firm. These are sample questions, answered by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. More information can be found in the Current Administration & Immigration page on...

26 Jan 2017

221(g) Administrative Processing Refusals for H1B Visa Applicants

There are three typical outcomes for visa applicants at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas: approval, outright refusal, or refusal under § 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). A 221(g) refusal - commonly referred to as "administrative processing" - generally occurs for one of...

12:53 / Consulates / For Employers / H1B / NewsBrief / Worker

09 Jan 2017

Is a start-up company eligible to sponsor employees for green cards?

Answer Generally, a start-up may sponsor workers for green cards. But, like all other companies, an 'ability to pay' the foreign worker being sponsored likely will be required. Depending on the circumstances, this can be a bit more challenging to prove for a new company. (09.Jan.2017)In...

14:00 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / Resident

02 Jan 2017

OFLC Suspends PERM Denials Based on Ads Describing Salary as “Competitive”

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), which is part of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), has notified the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that it has suspended issuing PERM denials based on recruitment efforts that use terms such as "depends on experience," "competitive,"...

17:20 / Employment Based / For Employers / NewsBrief / Resident

29 Dec 2016

Employers Should Correct Mismatched Data in VIBE

For an employment-based case filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), it is not uncommon for the petitioning employer to be issued a request for evidence (RFE) asking for clarification on mismatched information found in the Validation Instrument for Business Enterprise (VIBE) system....

13:09 / Compliance / For Employers / H1B / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

20 Dec 2016

Reminder: Hike in USCIS Filing Fees Goes into Effect December 23, 2016

On December 23, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing a substantial filing fee increase for nearly all case types. The raised fees apply to cases received by the USCIS on or after December 23rd. A more detailed overview of the raise...

16:40 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News

28 Nov 2016

Some Questions Answered on I-983 Training Plans for STEM OPT Students

Representatives of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) recently addressed some common questions regarding the completion of the training plan for STEM OPT students (form I-983). A number of important topics were discussed, including the issue of potentially placing an F-1 STEM OPT student...

14:04 / Compliance / F-1 / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student

21 Nov 2016

Foreign Language Immersion Schools May Qualify Under Q-1 Cultural Exchange Program

On October 24, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum that adopts the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision in Matter of R-C-C-S-D- as official guidance for USCIS personnel. The AAO decision held that a public language immersion school may qualify...

13:39 / For Employers / InfoArticle / Other Work Statuses / USCIS News / Worker

17 Nov 2016

Legal Framework Will Impact President-Elect Trump’s Immigration Policies

Due to his campaign rhetoric vowing to toughen immigration rules and enforcement, many immigrants and nonimmigrants are nervous about how the recent election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States will impact their lives. The Murthy Law Firm understands how...

13:02 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Legislation / NewsBrief

02 Nov 2016

USCIS to Release New “Smart I-9”

Publication of a new employment eligibility verification form (form I-9) is expected on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website by November 22, 2016. Employers are allowed to continue using the existing I-9 form, which has an expiration date of March 31, 2016, until...

18:30 / Compliance / For Employers / NewsBrief / USCIS News

Murthy Law Firm

Understanding the Current Administration & Immigration: FAQs

221(g) Administrative Processing Refusals for H1B Visa Applicants

Is a start-up company eligible to sponsor employees for green cards?

OFLC Suspends PERM Denials Based on Ads Describing Salary as “Competitive”

Employers Should Correct Mismatched Data in VIBE

Reminder: Hike in USCIS Filing Fees Goes into Effect December 23, 2016

Some Questions Answered on I-983 Training Plans for STEM OPT Students

Foreign Language Immersion Schools May Qualify Under Q-1 Cultural Exchange Program

Legal Framework Will Impact President-Elect Trump’s Immigration Policies

USCIS to Release New “Smart I-9”

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