Answer The underlying law is unchanged. However, USCIS interpretations do vary over time. These interpretations did become stricter within the past 10 years, but have been relatively stable recently. (15.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer No, generally speaking, a priority date cannot be transferred from one spouse to the other. (08.May.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...
Answer As long as the H1B has not expired, one generally may continue working in H1B status until the status change is approved. (08.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer Change in citizenship generally would have no effect on an I-140. (01.May.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 An approved I-140 is technically always for future employment, meaning one can join the green card sponsor when the green card is approved, if the offered job is still available. (01.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer The H-4 EAD provides virtually unrestricted work authorization, so one can be a member of an LLC and work for that company. (27.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...
Answer Yes, the fact that a person is working based on an H-4 EAD generally would have no impact on a company's ability to file a PERM or I-140 on behalf of that individual. (20.Mar.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer The number of immigrant visas is set by Congress, and cannot be altered by executive order. (20.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 more...
Answer If the previous I-140 is revoked for fraud or misrepresentation, this generally would mean that the priority date could not be used for a new I-140. I recommend you speak with a qualified immigration attorney. (20.Mar.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer Yes, a U.S. citizen is permitted to live abroad while a family-based green card case is pending, as long as the intent is to return to the U.S. to reside, once the immigrant visa is issued. (13.Mar.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
