Answer Unfortunately, the premium processing suspension applies to ALL H1B petitions filed on or after April 3, 2017. (06.Mar.2017)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...
... My first employment authorization document (EAD) has already expired. Yesterday, I received very sad news from home about my grandmother's passing, which requires that I urgently leave the U.S. to attend the funeral. Would I be able to come back after a short trip...
Answer Filing an AC21 notification is currently optional and has no particular time limit. It is generally advisable, however. (27.Feb.2017)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...
Answer As of the time of this writing, the Trump Administration has not taken any actions to modify or eliminate the H-4 EAD program. Further, even if the Administration decides to cancel the program, this would very likely require a formal rule-making process, which would take...
Answer An H1B requires a valid (unexpired) LCA in all cases. If the existing LCA is not expired, it could be re-used. But the H1B could only be approved for the duration of the LCA. (27.Feb.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...
Answer No, there is no family-based green card category for this relationship. (27.Feb.2017)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 © 2017, MURTHY...
Answer The H1B visa count remains unchanged. (20.Feb.2017)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 © 2017, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
Answer If the H1B is approved as a change of status (with an I-94 card attached), then one loses the existing status as of the effective date. If the H1B is approved for consular processing only, however, this would not impact one's current status. (20.Feb.2017)In frequent...
Answer The 180-day rule does not require employment with the petitioner. It just requires that the I-140 be approved, and not revoked, for 180 days. (20.Feb.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time....
Answer Yes, it is generally possible to request a six-month extension. These requests are frequently denied, however, unless the applicant can provide evidence of a valid reason as to why the extended stay is warranted. Further, a denial could result in the visa 'stamp' being automatically...
