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04 Feb 2019

I was recently laid off from my H1B position. If I find a company to file an H1B change of employer for me within my 60-day grace period, will I have to provide any special paperwork to show I’m in the grace period?

Answer Typically, if an H1B change of employer is filed during the 60-day grace period, no "special" paperwork would be required. As with most any H1B petition requesting status, one should provide evidence of having maintained status; if filing during one's grace period, such evidence may...

04 Feb 2019

I am in H1B status, working for a nonprofit organization. Can I transfer to a for-profit employer?

Answer The most likely potential issue here would be the H1B "cap." Some nonprofits are cap-exempt. If the H1B petition filed by the nonprofit was filed as cap-exempt, and the beneficiary has never otherwise been counted against the H1B cap, it is very likely that the...

08:38 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

04 Feb 2019

The USCIS made an error in denying my I-485 application. The denial indicates that my priority date was not current when I filed the I-485, but the USCIS is mistaken. What do I do?

Answer The normal strategy in this situation would be to file a motion to reopen within 30 days of the decision. One may be "unlawfully present" in this scenario, so time is of the essence. One should discuss the situation in detail with an experienced immigration...

08:35 / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident

04 Feb 2019

USCIS Pre-Adjudication Site Inspections for Pending H1B Petitions

Based on information that the Murthy Law Firm has received in recent months, it appears that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now conducting site visits based on pending H1B petitions. While the site inspection program has been in place since 2009, until...

08:16 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

01 Feb 2019

MurthyAudio: H1B Cap Petitions – Practical Tips for Filing

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 January 2, 2019, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss tips...

11:11 / For Employers / For Individuals / MurthyAudio / Worker

31 Jan 2019

FAQs for Students of the University of Farmington

1) We have heard that there was a raid on students of a certain university called the University of Farmington in Michigan. What is the background on this university? The University of Farmington ("the University") was apparently set up by the U.S. federal government, in 2015,...

15:08 / Consulates / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student / USCIS News

30 Jan 2019

NewsFlash! F-1 Student Alert for Students at University of Farmington, MI

The Murthy Law Firm has received numerous reports that F-1 students currently enrolled at University of Farmington, in Michigan, began being taken into custody on the evening of January 29, 2019. The students at risk appear to be those who transferred to the school from...

13:49 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student

30 Jan 2019

DHS Publishes Final Rule for H1B Preregistration – FY 2020 Not Affected

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a final rule reversing the order by which the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) selects H1B petitions under the H1B regular cap and the advanced-degree exemption, and it introduces an electronic registration requirement for petitioners seeking to...

11:04 / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

29 Jan 2019

Answers to Some Questions for N-400 Interview May Change after Elections

When a foreign national applies for U.S. citizenship, the individual typically must pass a civics test prior to approval of the application for naturalization (form N-400). There are 100 possible civics questions the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer may ask during a naturalization...

08:07 / Citizen / For Individuals / InfoArticle / USCIS News

28 Jan 2019

I have a pending adjustment-of-status application and have been issued a combination Employment Authorization Document and Advance Parole card. Can I take a vacation cruise to other countries and return to the United States?

Answer Yes, you can take a cruise to travel to other countries and return to the United States with your passport, Advance Parole document, and/or other appropriate documentation supporting the immigration status you seek in the U.S. upon your return. This applies if you are taking...

11:31 / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Travel / Worker

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I was recently laid off from my H1B position. If I find a company to file an H1B change of employer for me within my 60-day grace period, will I have to provide any special paperwork to show I’m in the grace period?

I am in H1B status, working for a nonprofit organization. Can I transfer to a for-profit employer?

The USCIS made an error in denying my I-485 application. The denial indicates that my priority date was not current when I filed the I-485, but the USCIS is mistaken. What do I do?

USCIS Pre-Adjudication Site Inspections for Pending H1B Petitions

MurthyAudio: H1B Cap Petitions – Practical Tips for Filing

FAQs for Students of the University of Farmington

NewsFlash! F-1 Student Alert for Students at University of Farmington, MI

DHS Publishes Final Rule for H1B Preregistration – FY 2020 Not Affected

Answers to Some Questions for N-400 Interview May Change after Elections

I have a pending adjustment-of-status application and have been issued a combination Employment Authorization Document and Advance Parole card. Can I take a vacation cruise to other countries and return to the United States?

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