08 Apr 2016

24-Month STEM OPT Effective from May 10, 2016

The finalized STEM optional practical training (OPT) rule goes into effect on May 10, 2016. The revised regulations allow for a 24-month OPT extension for students with qualifying STEM degrees. Background: Replaces Vacated STEM OPT Regulations As explained in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, STEM OPT Could End in...

04 Mar 2016

Murthy Law Firm’s Comments on Proposed Rule for I-140 EAD, and More

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposed rule in December 2015, entitled Retention of EB1, EB2, and EB3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers. As indicated in our January 8, 2016 NewsBrief, I-140 EAD Proposal is Limited and Restrictive,...