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23 Apr 2025

I will be applying for a new H1B visa stamp when I am in India next month. My current H1B visa stamp is still valid for another 4 months. If the consulate denies my visa renewal, am I still allowed to return using the existing visa stamp?

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...

10:57 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Worker
17 Apr 2025

My son legally entered the U.S. in H-4 status when he was 13 years old. He is now 15. Does he have to comply with the alien registration requirement, even though he has always maintained valid status?

Answer Any foreign national who turns 14 while in the U.S. must register within 30 days of their 14th birthday, even if they were previously registered. This requirement applies even for nonimmigrant dependents in lawful status and children who are green card holders.Further details on who...

16:40 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / H-4 Dependents / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident
15 Apr 2025

I am on H1B working for Company A and I received a job offer from Company B. I initially agreed to join Company B, but I have since changed my mind. If Company B’s H1B transfer is approved, what are my options to keep my job with Company A?

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...

18:32 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker
15 Apr 2025

About six months ago, my 15-year-old son automatically became a U.S. citizen when I naturalized. We then filed an N-600 application, but we are still waiting for his certificate of citizenship to be issued. Is he required to register based on the new alien registration process?

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...

18:29 / Citizen / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals
09 Apr 2025

My I-485 has been pending for more than 180 days, and I just interfiled a new I-140 petition from my current employer. I received a job offer with a new employer and want to request AC21 portability. Can I do this immediately after having interfiled?

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...

14:02 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident
02 Apr 2025

I sent my application to the wrong USCIS lockbox. Will the USCIS still adjudicate my case?

Answer Typically, the USCIS does not reroute a case sent to the wrong address. Rather, the USCIS usually rejects such cases and returns them to the applicants. (02.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...

12:25 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / USCIS News / Worker
02 Apr 2025

I am on H1B working at a client location. My project recently changed to a different end client located less than one mile away. Does my employer need to file an H1B amendment?

Answer An H1B amendment generally would not be required based solely on the change in work location, where the new work location is within the same MSA and/or within reasonable commuting distance from the prior location. However, if there has been some other material change, such...

12:21 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker