Answer There is no specific requirement that an L1A manager or executive have reports in the United States. In practice, however, it tends to be much more challenging to achieve approval for a case where the L1A beneficiary does not have anyone in the U.S. to...
Answer Typically, applying for an F-1 visa “stamp” would not impact the validity of an existing B-1/B-2 visa. (30.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2025, MURTHY...
Answer U.S. consulates typically allow third country nationals to apply for nonimmigrant visas. (30.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2025, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
Answer When you interfile a downgrade or upgrade request, you are informing the USCIS that you intend to work for the employer listed on the interfiled I-140 petition when your I-485 is approved. If you do not intend to work for this employer, then you cannot...
Answer Technically speaking, the law requires a green card holder to carry with them the original I-551 (i.e., green card). (22.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright ©...
Answer If your visa renewal request is denied, this would not directly impact your existing H1B visa “stamp.” However, the consular officer has the ability to revoke the existing visa stamp, if they so wish. (22.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer Even if the USCIS approves an H1B change of employer, there generally is no requirement under immigration law that you join the other employer. Assuming Employer A’s petition is still valid, you typically are not required to take any action in order to continue working...
Answer No, a U.S. citizen is normally not subject to the alien registration requirement. (15.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2025, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights...
Answer A person in H1B status typically is entitled to the same family leave benefits as any other employee. Approved maternity leave under the FMLA provisions typically may be unpaid without violating one’s H1B status. (15.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer Normally, after interfiling an approved I-140 petition, you must wait another 180 days before requesting AC21 portability to a new job offer. If you interfiled a pending I-140, then you typically must wait 180 days from the date the pending I-140 is approved. (09.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy...
