Answer No. In order to apply for a change in employer as a TN worker, the employer may file a petition with the USCIS, or, if the TN visa in your passport is still valid, it typically is possible to apply in person at a U.S....
Answer No. A status violation by one spouse normally will not have a direct impact on the other spouse's H1B or green card case. (12.Jun.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...
Self-petition filings as an alternative to labor-certification based I-140 filings is the topic Murthy Law Firm attorneys address in this June 2024 podcast. Examples discussed include National Interest Waivers and EB1 Extraordinary Ability filings. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive...
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the July 2024 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category The cutoff date for EB1 India advances significantly,...
On June 4, 2024, the White House issued a presidential proclamation to temporarily limit the entry of foreign nationals across the southern border of the United States without valid documentation. Effective June 5, 2024, the Biden Administration is prohibiting the entry into the U.S. of...
Answer Requesting retention of a priority date does not void or otherwise invalidate the original I-140. If the previous employer did not withdraw the I-140, and if the position being offered to you is the same, it is possible that the same I-140 still could be...
Answer It appears that this I-94 was issued in error. If you discover a CBP error – even one that appears to be in your favor – you generally should contact CBP to get it corrected.Note that CBP has the discretion to admit an L-1 worker...
In May 2015, a regulation was implemented to finally allow at least some H-4 dependent spouses to obtain work authorization. Given that the program has been in place for nearly a decade, seasoned H1B workers and H-4 dependents are typically aware of the requirements to...
On May 22, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on the processing and adjudication of form I-130, petition for alien relative, which is filed in family-based immigration cases. Here are the key points you need...
Answer Generally speaking, having an I-130 petition filed and then withdrawn would not prevent a person from applying for a visa or green card in the future. This information would have to be disclosed, as appropriate, however, such as on the DS-160, where it asks if...
