Since 2018, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman has seen an increase in requests for assistance with cases related to delayed adjudications of employment authorization documents (EADs). In order to gather more information on how these delays are impacting U.S. employers and...
Answer All EB1 classifications are subject to the same final action dates. (25.Mar.2019)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 more FAQs here. Copyright © 2019, MURTHY...
Answer Assuming the previous employer did not withdraw the petition and it is otherwise still valid, then yes, one typically could return to the previous employer. (25.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that premium processing for H1B petitions being filed for the fiscal year 2020 cap (i.e., H1B lottery) "…will be offered in a two-phased approach." The first phase will be for cap-subject petitions being filed requesting a change...
Answer Yes, as long as the I-140 was not revoked for cause or fraud / misrepresentation, one in this situation should be able to keep the I-140 priority date. (18.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer Your H1B time counts against seven-year max for L1A. So, even if you meet the basic requirements for L1A, the petition generally could only be approved through the date that you would reach the seven-year max out date. (18.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the April 2019 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates referenced refer to the dates in the final action (FA) chart, unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category The cutoff dates for India and China in the EB1...
Answer It depends on the circumstances. This might be beneficial if there are potential issues with one's nonimmigrant status. However, it is not always appropriate, so a consultation with a qualified attorney is recommended. (11.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer There is no required number. However, the general practice among most attorneys is to file with three pay stubs, if possible. (11.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on...
While the teleconference series offered by the Murthy Law Firm is designed for employers and their representatives, employees and to those considering launching startups may be interested in this information, as well. In this teleconference, recorded February 06, 2019, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters...
