Answer Generally speaking, if an H1B worker uses all six years of H1B time and has no PERM or I-140 filed on their behalf, they would need to leave the U.S. for one year and then go through the H1B lottery again. (14.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer No, this relationship likely would not suffice. You generally must show common ownership and control to have a qualifying relationship. (14.May.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...
Answer Yes, but there are specific limitations and considerations under the regulations implemented in January 2025. If you own more than 50 percent of the petitioning company or have majority voting rights, the USCIS will limit the initial H1B approval to a maximum of 18 months....
Answer Yes, this generally is possible. A single LCA can have multiple worksites. And the H1B petition filed by the employer can indicate that the foreign national will work on two different projects at two different locations. (07.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer It is possible to be sponsored for an EB2 or EB3 position while still on OPT. But, even if the I-140 is approved, this would not exempt you from having to go through the H1B lottery. (07.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer There is no specific requirement that an L1A manager or executive have reports in the United States. In practice, however, it tends to be much more challenging to achieve approval for a case where the L1A beneficiary does not have anyone in the U.S. to...
Answer Typically, applying for an F-1 visa “stamp” would not impact the validity of an existing B-1/B-2 visa. (30.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...
Answer U.S. consulates typically allow third country nationals to apply for nonimmigrant visas. (30.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 Reserved...
Answer When you interfile a downgrade or upgrade request, you are informing the USCIS that you intend to work for the employer listed on the interfiled I-140 petition when your I-485 is approved. If you do not intend to work for this employer, then you cannot...
Answer Technically speaking, the law requires a green card holder to carry with them the original I-551 (i.e., green card). (22.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 ©...
