Answer Yes, a person who resigns can still be eligible for the 60-day grace period, assuming one meets the other standard requirements (e.g., no violation of status, I-94 still valid). The same applies to one's H-4 dependents. (08.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and...
Answer Yes, an approved I-140 can be converted to "consular processing" by the employer, and later used to obtain an immigrant visa and "green card," as long as the employer is still offering the same job. (08.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer This is not common, but it does happen occasionally. The USCIS typically will adjudicate the accompanying H-4 application quickly when the H1B petition is filed for premium processing, but this is done as a courtesy and is not required. (24.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat,...
Answer MTRs are currently very slow - generally at least 6-12 months. (24.Sep.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...
Answer In general, yes. A new I-140 petition can be filed in EB3 using a copy of an existing (EB2) PERM approval. This cannot be filed with premium processing, however. (18.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer Having a second RFE issued on an H1B petition is becoming relatively common. It is not unusual for an H1B petition to be approved after a second RFE. (18.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer Currently, premium processing is only available for cap-subject H1B petitions filed for "extension without change" at the Nebraska Service Center. If an amendment is requested, it would not presently be eligible for premium processing. (18.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...
Answer It is permissible to attend classes in H1B status, as long as one continues to work in the H1B position pursuant to the terms of the H1B petition. (18.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer An itinerary is only required if the H1B petition is filed for more than one location. (10.Sep.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...
Answer One can technically start work for the new employer on the day that USCIS physically receives the H1B change-of-employer petition. The receipt is not required. (A more conservative approach would be to wait for the receipt just to make sure the petition is not rejected...
