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03 Jun 2020

My mother is in the U.S. in B-2 status, and her I-94 will expire soon. She has no way to return to India, so she is applying to extend her status. She will return to India as soon as flights resume. Will this prevent her from coming back in B-2 status next year?

Answer There is no set limit to the number of times a person may be admitted in B-2 status, or how many times their status may be extended. CBP officers at the port of entry always have discretion to admit (or deny admission) to a person...

07:49 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Nonimmigrant Family / Visitor
03 Jun 2020

Now that premium processing services are returning, is it possible to request premium for an H-4 EAD application?

Answer No, the USCIS does not offer premium processing for H-4 applications or for EAD.  (03.Jun.2020)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 © 2020, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All...

07:45 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / USCIS News / Worker
28 May 2020

Are there any updates on President Trump issuing an executive order to restrict H1B workers? Will it impact my H1B cap case?

Answer Forbes reported today that the Trump Administration is expected to issue an executive order "soon" that would impact certain high-skilled nonimmigrant workers. The presumption is that, if such an order were to be issued, it would focus on foreign nationals requesting admission, as opposed to...

16:03 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Student / Travel / Worker
28 May 2020

A company submitted an H1B registration for me in March, but it was not selected in the lottery. Is it possible that a second round of lottery selections will take place?

Answer Yes, if there are not enough H1B petitions filed from the registrations that were selected, it is possible that a second round of lottery picks will take place. (28.May.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...

15:58 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
28 May 2020

I read that the USCIS is going to resume in-person biometrics appointments soon. Does that mean the consulates are also being opened for visa appointments?

Answer The consulates are run by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), not the USCIS. So, the USCIS announcement has no impact on the consulates.The U.S. consulates across the globe likely will not all open at the same time. Rather, the U.S. consulates in each country...

15:55 / Consulates / FAQs / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Worker
21 May 2020

I am a registered nurse from India, and am currently in the U.S. in H-4 status. I am seeking an employer willing to sponsor me for an employment-based green card case. Can you assist in finding me a sponsor?

Answer We are an immigration law firm. We are unable to assist foreign nationals with finding employment or a sponsor in the United States. If you are able to find a prospective employer, we would be honored to assist you and the employer with the immigration...

16:43 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
21 May 2020

My wife will soon be applying for an H-4 EAD. Does she have to wait until she gets the EAD to apply for her Social Security Number? Also, as an H1B worker, do I have to renew my SSN?

Answer No, the application for employment authorization (form I-765) now includes a section that allows a person to apply for aSocial Security Number while applying for an EAD. A person typically is only ever issued one SSN; that number is unique and remains associated with that...

16:40 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker
14 May 2020

I was laid off last month, but my employer is paying my salary for an additional 30 days. Does my 60-day grace period start on the day of my last paycheck?

Answer Normally, if a person is eligible for a 60-day grace period, it starts upon the cessation of employment. The date one's last paycheck is issued does not control. (14.May.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...

07:55 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker