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...
Answer There have not been any recent changes to the advance parole (AP) process for I-485 applicants. It is unclear whether the process may change in the future. (13.Mar.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
Answer In general, H1B petitions and PERM/I-140s are independent of one another. One filing would not typically impact the other one. (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...
Answer This is optional - many choose to maintain the underlying status as protection in the case of an I-485 denial. A denial of the I-485 after the nonimmigrant status is abandoned normally means that one must depart the United States. (06.Mar.2017)In frequent sessions of our...
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 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...
