Answer One normally is not prevented from being sponsored for an H1B position simply because the grace period has ended. However, if the grace period has expired, the H1B normally will be approved only for consular notification (i.e. without an I-94 card). It therefore will require...
Answer This generally is taking 3-4 months. (22.Jan.2018)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 © 2018, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
Answer The January 2017 regulations explicitly state that this is possible, assuming that the approved H1B petition with Company A is still valid. (22.Jan.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer USCIS generally has nothing to do with a visa application at the consulate. One can eMail the consulate directly, but this works inconsistently. Two to three months is the norm for 221g requests at this point. (08.Jan.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
Answer Concurrent H1Bs are permitted. Each company must receive their own H1B approval on one's behalf. (08.Jan.2018)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 Such a proposal has been introduced in Congress, and has been promoted by the Trump Administration. It does not appear to have much support at this time, and passage seems unlikely. (18.Dec.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer An appeal or motion to reopen / reconsider typically can be filed within 33 days of an H1B denial being issued by the USCIS. However, this does NOT provide legal status. Unlawful presence will still be accruing, with the possible penalties, unless the appeal or...
Answer The job title is largely irrelevant - the important factors are the listed job duties and the "SOC" (standard occupational classification) code chosen for the LCA filing. These generally will govern the USCIS's adjudication. (11.Dec.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...
Answer No, there has not been any such increase. There is a bill proposed in Congress that would increase H1B minimum salaries. But, at this point, there is no reason to believe this bill will ever become law. There are many immigration bills proposed each year...
Answer Typically, one can continue working on an approved, un-revoked H1B if one's change-of-employer H1B is denied, unless the USCIS specifically makes a determination that one is "out of status" and is required to depart the U.S. (20.Nov.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
