Answer Per the USCIS policy manual, "any document containing foreign language submitted to USCIS shall be accompanied by a full English language translation which the translator has certified as complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate from...
Answer To qualify for the master's cap, one must have a master's degree or higher from a qualifying U.S. university. This applies, even if you will not be using that degree to qualify for the H1B position. (25.Mar.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer A child would not be added to a pending I-485. However, if the priority date is current and the child is in the U.S., it typically would be possible to file an I-485 for the child. (25.Mar.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer The USCIS will release the results of the lottery by March 31, 2021. (25.Mar.2021)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 © 2021, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights...
Answer Ordinarily, the B-2 visa "stamp" must be valid at the time the person requests admission into the United States in B-2 status. Once the person is already in the U.S. in B-2 status, the visa expiration date has no impact on the individual's status. Similarly,...
Answer No, an I-539 applicant is not normally required to include an affidavit of support (form I-134) with the application. (18.Mar.2021)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 No, normally a person cannot enter the U.S. in H1B status for purposes of finding a new H1B employer or project. (18.Mar.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...
Answer The 180 days for job portability are generally counted from the received date. (11.Mar.2021)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 © 2021, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights...
Answer It appears most H1B workers will qualify.As with the previous stimulus bills, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 excludes "nonresident aliens," which is a term defined by tax law. Most H1B workers are considered "resident aliens" under tax law, and therefore not excluded from...
Answer An EAD application cannot typically be filed based on an approved I-130 until the priority date is current and the I-485 application is filed. (04.Mar.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
