The H1B registration period for fiscal year 2025 (FY25) is nearly upon us. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will kick off the two-week H1B registration period on March 6, 2024. And, while there are a few minor changes to the registration system this...
Answer You cannot apply for an H-4 EAD based on your own approved I-140. If your spouse has an approved I-140, you can use that to apply for an H-4 EAD. Or, once your priority date is current, if you file your I-485 application, you may...
AnswerThe expiration date of the F-1 visa in one's passport typically has no impact on the F-1 status. The F-1 visa is an entry document. It generally must be valid when the person is requesting admission in F-1 status. But, if the person is already...
Answer The revocation of a visa by a consulate normally has no impact on one's current status. (13.Feb.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2024, MURTHY LAW...
Tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and the latest trends from USCIS, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement, are discussed in the February 2024 podcast for employers. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts...
This evening, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the March 2024 Visa Bulletin. As expected, there is not much movement in most of the employment-based categories. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a final rule, which will significantly increase the filing fees for most types of immigration benefits, effective April 1, 2024. While the fees are similar to those initially indicated in the proposed rule, several key changes...
Answer A person being admitted to the United States in TN status must demonstrate nonimmigrant intent. However, even an approved I-140, by itself, is not sufficient reason to deny a person's TN application or extension request. (08.Feb.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer No, a U.S. consulate generally will not share the DS-160 information with any private party, including one's employer. (08.Feb.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2024,...
Answer Yes, this is perfectly fine. There is no requirement that a foreign national currently be working for the company sponsoring the H1B. (08.Feb.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...
