Answer A person can self-petition for an NIW based on the performance of work that substantially benefits the national interests of the United States. A doctorate, in and of itself, normally would not make one eligible. (11.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer One needs to be in the U.S. to file for H-4 EAD. However, travel after filing should not affect the processing. (11.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on...
While the teleconference series offered by the Murthy Law Firm is designed for employers and their representatives, employees and to those considering launching startups may be interested in this information, as well. In this teleconference, recorded February 06, 2019, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters...
A proposed bill, introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, would eliminate the per-country limits on employment-based (EB) immigrant visa categories, and lift the limit for family-based (FB) categories. If passed into law, it would transform the backlogs in the...
The application to extend / change nonimmigrant status (form I-539) is undergoing several significant changes. Effective March 22, 2019, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will only accept the updated version of the form. In addition, a new supplement, form I-539A, will be released,...
Answer An approved I-140 is not affected by one's current nonimmigrant status. (04.Mar.2019)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 © 2019, MURTHY...
Answer Tax transcripts generally would not be submitted with an I-485. The only reason that this may be submitted is for a family-based case in which an I-864 affidavit of support is required. (04.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
Answer One could reference a subsequently obtained master's degree in an H1B extension. However, this would generally not provide any particular benefit, unless one had been moved to a position that requires a master's degree. (04.Mar.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will permanently close its field office in Moscow on March 29, 2019, because of a significant decrease in workload. The office will be open to the public and will accept applications only until February...
Answer The TN status only permits one to work for the TN employer. In regard to any other business, one (normally) can only be a passive investor. There are potential workarounds, but one would need to talk to a qualified attorney. (25.Feb.2019)In frequent sessions of our...
