Answer In general, yes, the H-4 EAD is unrestricted, meaning that it is not tied to a particular employer. It can be used for multiple employers, or even for self-employment. (12.Feb.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer In general, yes. The shortened passport generally is an issue at the port of entry, where it will result in a short-duration I-94 (tied to the passport validity). But, the USCIS typically can grant an extension of status beyond the expiration date. The EAD expiration...
Answer One normally is not prevented from being sponsored for an H1B position simply because the grace period has ended. However, if the grace period has expired, the H1B normally will be approved only for consular notification (i.e. without an I-94 card). It therefore will require...
Answer One's "after-acquired" spouse typically would file the I-485 application together with the principal applicant, once the priority date becomes current. Normally, until then, no action is required. (12.Feb.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the March 2018 Visa Bulletin. The movement in the final action (FA) chart is in line with the short-term predictions made last month. Overview of Movement in Employment-Based Categories As expected, the employment-based, first preference (EB1) category remains current...
A new non-precedent decision from the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) provides a broad interpretation for the meaning of "related entities" in the context of multiple H1B filings for the same beneficiary. In Matter of S-S- Inc., the AAO found that the absence of a legal...
This morning, President Trump is expected to sign a bill that will reopen the federal government through March 23, 2018. This bill will also extend various immigration programs, including the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) regional center program, for the same time period. Copyright © 2018, MURTHY...
On February 6, 2018, President Trump ordered the creation of a National Vetting Center, saying it is needed "…to better identify individuals seeking to enter the country who present a threat to national security, border security, homeland security, or public safety." The center, which will...
In what has become almost routine, the federal government is teetering on yet another potential government shutdown. The deadline for passing a spending bill to extend government operations is midnight on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Failure to pass such a bill would result in the...
Answer There is no prohibition on having multiple employment- and family-based immigrant visa petitions filed on one's behalf. The sibling (FB4) category is backlogged by decades, however. (05.Feb.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...
