Answer No. The U.S. Department of Labor typically does not permit typographical error corrections for a filed ETA Form 9089. In some cases, if the recruitment advertisements are still valid, the employer may be able to withdraw the application and refile a corrected ETA Form 9089....
Answer As long as the qualifying job offer underlying the approved Form I-140 immigrant petition remains valid, there is typically no specific deadline by which a person must file the Form I-485 application for adjustment of status after the priority date becomes current. (19.May.2026)Sheela Murthy and...
Answer There is no requirement that an employee be in H1B status for an employer to pursue the PERM labor certification process on the employee’s behalf. An employer may generally begin the PERM process regardless of whether the employee was selected in the H1B lottery or...
Answer In most cases like this, you may use the unused portion of your initial six-year H1B period and would not need to reenter the lottery. (06.May.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click...
Answer Yes. General PERM processing times can be found on the DOL's FLAG website. If you have your case number, you can check the specific status of your case using the DOL's Case Status Search tool. (29.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer Yes. The USCIS has stated that it will not deny a new or amended H1B petition solely because the work location differs from the one listed in the original registration. However, the proffered wage must continue to meet or exceed the same OES wage level...
Answer In this scenario, it would be advisable to proactively send in the Supplement J form, as USCIS will not necessarily issue an RFE. (14.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...
Answer If the USCIS is consistent with prior years, then whether a second lottery will be necessary likely will be announced by the end of July or beginning of August. (08.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...
Answer The wage is fixed. The employer must pay at least the prevailing wage listed in the original determination once the employee receives the green card. It does not increase for inflation over time. (08.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law....
AnswerThere may be other options available to you, as explained in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, Options if Not Selected in the H1B Lottery (01.Apr.2024). It would be advisable to discuss these options further with a qualified immigration attorney. (31.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
