Answer The USCIS has no involvement is setting wages. H1B petitioners are required to pay the prevailing wage for a position, which can be ascertained using a variety of different wage surveys. Most employers utilize the U.S. Department of Labor wage data, which is available at...
Answer Talk to a qualified attorney. A company can ALWAYS revoke sponsorship of a green card prior to the GC being approved. The impact of this will differ, based on what stage one has reached in the process. (26.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...
While the teleconference series offered by the Murthy Law Firm is designed for employers and their representatives, this information may be of interest to employees and to those considering launching a startup. In this teleconference, recorded November 7, 2018, Murthy Law Firm attorneys continue the...
Answer One normally still could receive a full-validity-period visa, even if the passport expires in 2 years. (19.Nov.2018)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...
Answer One normally could apply for H1B status with any job for which one is qualified (assuming the position is a specialty occupation). (19.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
Answer One is not considered to be counted against the H1B cap until the "cap" H1B petition is actually approved. One in this scenario normally would need to refile under next year's lottery. (19.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
Answer To travel in this situation, one generally would need either a valid AP or a valid H1B or L-1 visa. (19.Nov.2018)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...
As stakeholders are no doubt aware, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) under the Trump Administration has taken a narrow view of the educational requirements that are permitted for a position to be considered a specialty occupation for H1B purposes. Specifically, the USCIS has...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the December 2018 Visa Bulletin. There is a bit of movement for most of the oversubscribed categories, including in the employment-based, first preference (EB1) category. All cutoff dates referenced refer to the dates in the final action...
Answer There is no minimum required wait time before applying for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa. The criteria considered by the consular officer is whether you can sufficiently demonstrate nonimmigrant intent and ties to your home country. (12.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
