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11 Feb 2019

The USCIS online system shows my I-140 was approved, but I do not have a copy of the approval notice. If I apply to extend H1B status beyond 6 years with a different employer, do I submit a copy of the actual approval notice?

Answer It generally is possible to print out the case status result from the USCIS website, and submit this printout as proof that one has an approved I-140, and therefore qualifies for an H1B extension beyond 6 years. (11.Feb.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...

11 Feb 2019

My H1B petition was approved for consular processing. Do I have to go back to my country for stamping?

Answer There (normally) is no requirement that one go to the home country for visa "stamping." However, each U.S. consulate has its own requirements in regard to who can apply for a visa at the consulate. Some restrict applications by "third country" applicants who do not...

11:36 / Consulates / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Travel / Worker

04 Feb 2019

I am in H1B status, working for a nonprofit organization. Can I transfer to a for-profit employer?

Answer The most likely potential issue here would be the H1B "cap." Some nonprofits are cap-exempt. If the H1B petition filed by the nonprofit was filed as cap-exempt, and the beneficiary has never otherwise been counted against the H1B cap, it is very likely that the...

08:38 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

04 Feb 2019

USCIS Pre-Adjudication Site Inspections for Pending H1B Petitions

Based on information that the Murthy Law Firm has received in recent months, it appears that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now conducting site visits based on pending H1B petitions. While the site inspection program has been in place since 2009, until...

08:16 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

01 Feb 2019

MurthyAudio: H1B Cap Petitions – Practical Tips for Filing

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 January 2, 2019, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss tips...

11:11 / For Employers / For Individuals / MurthyAudio / Worker

30 Jan 2019

DHS Publishes Final Rule for H1B Preregistration – FY 2020 Not Affected

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a final rule reversing the order by which the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) selects H1B petitions under the H1B regular cap and the advanced-degree exemption, and it introduces an electronic registration requirement for petitioners seeking to...

11:04 / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

25 Jan 2019

NewsFlash! USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for FY19 Cap Subject H1B Petitions

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that, beginning Monday, January 28, 2019, premium processing will resume for all fiscal year 2019 (FY19) H1B cap cases, including the advanced degree exemption “master’s cap” cases. Premium processing provides a guarantee that the USCIS will...

17:23 / For Employers / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

25 Jan 2019

NewsFlash! Deal Reached to Temporarily End Government Shutdown

President Trump has agreed to support a bill that would reopen the government through February 15, 2019. Congress is expected to quickly pass the bill, perhaps as soon as sometime this evening. The bill would not include any funding for President Trump's proposed wall on...

14:54 / EB5 Investor / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident

21 Jan 2019

Online Fee Calculator Added to USCIS Website

A new online fee calculator has been added to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website to help stakeholders properly calculate the amount owed when applying for certain immigration benefits. This calculator is designed to help reduce the number of applications and petitions the...

08:19 / Citizen / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Worker

07 Jan 2019

I filed an application to change status from H1B to H-4, and the application is still pending. I just received a new job offer. Can I go back to H1B and start working in the new position?

Answer If one's H1B I-94 has not yet expired, this may be possible, depending upon the circumstances. However, this is a complex question, so one in this situation should talk to a qualified attorney for individualized advice. (07.Jan.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...

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