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28 Jul 2022

After my U.S. employer filed a PERM for me, I was transferred overseas on a temporary assignment. My PERM was recently approved. Can the I-140 be filed now, or do I have to be in the U.S. when the I-140 is filed?

Answer Typically, there is no need to be in the U.S. when an I-140 is filed. (27.Jul.2022)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 © 2022, MURTHY LAW FIRM....

08:04 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident
28 Jul 2022

In 2016, my I-140 from Company A was approved. In 2019, I transferred that priority date to an approved I-140 filed by Company B. I then requested the priority date again be transferred to an I-140 filled by Company C. That I-140 is still pending. I now wish to move to Company D. Will I lose my priority date from Company A’s I-140 if I leave before Company C’s I-140 is approved?

Answer No, this should not impact your ability to retain the priority date from Company A's approved I-140. Unless the I-140 filed by Company A is revoked for fraud, willful misrepresentation, the invalidation of the underlying labor certification, or material error, you generally will be allowed...

08:01 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident
20 Jul 2022

I am in L1B status and have been offered a promotion to a managerial position. My employer is filing an amendment to move me to L1A status. Can I start working in the L1A position based on the receipt, or do I have to wait for the petition to be approved?

Answer Typically, a person in L-1 status cannot move to a new position based on a pending amendment. (20.Jul.2022)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 © 2022, MURTHY...

20:51 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
20 Jul 2022

I was in H-4 status based on my father’s H1B. I have been studying in university and, shortly before I turned 21, I filed an application to change to F-1 status. That application is still pending, and it appears I may graduate before my F-1 is approved. Can I transfer to a master’s program based on the pending F-1 change of status application?

Answer No, unfortunately, it typically is not possible to update a pending F-1 change-of-status application based on a new program of study. Assuming you have already turned 21 (and therefore are no longer eligible for H-4 status through a parent), filing a new application to change...

20:45 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Student
13 Jul 2022

I filed an application to extend my H-4 status shortly before my I-94 expired. However, the USCIS rejected the package because I forgot to include the filing fee check. The rejection noticed indicated that I am allowed to reapply. If I refile now, does that mean the new filing will be considered as having been filed on time?

Answer No, if the refiling is done after one's I-94 has expired, that application will not be considered to have been timely filed. When the USCIS rejects a package, they typically include a form notice that indicates the person may be eligible to reapply. However, this...

20:53 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family
07 Jul 2022

My company filed an I-140 petition for me, which is still pending. I plan on getting married to a green card holder next month. After we are married, can my wife file an I-130 for me, or would I need to first withdraw the I-140?

Answer Ordinarily, having a pending or approved I-140 would not impact a person's ability to be the beneficiary of an I-130 petition. There typically would be no need to withdraw the I-140 petition. (06.Jul.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...

07:17 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Resident
07 Jul 2022

I need to file to extend my H-4 status and the H-4 status of my son. My son is turning 21 next year, so he is only eligible for about 10 months of H-4 time. Is it ok to file his application as an I-539A supplement with my I-539 application?

Answer It is normally possible to file a dependent child's H-4 extension as an I-539A, along with the parent's I-539. However, the USCIS typically will issue the same I-94 expiration date for all the H-4 applicants, included in the I-539 and I-539A/s. So, in a case...

07:13 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker