The PERM labor certification process is lengthy and complex. While many receive good news at the end of the process, some PERM decisions are not favorable. The Murthy Law Firm often receives inquiries from individuals and their employers following their receipt of PERM denials. These...
On July 15, 2023, the official U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Appointment Service website for India will move to a new system for U.S. visa services. The DOS has asked that a U.S. visa applicant take certain steps to better ensure the appointment and...
Answer No, there are no set salary requirements for an L1B petition. However, the USCIS may take the salary into consideration when determining whether the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. (21.Jun.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...
Answer In most circumstances, if the acquiring entity assumes all liabilities of the H1B petition and continues to maintain the public access file, no H1B petition / amendment is needed. An authorized official of the new entity should prepare a notarized statement expressly assuming all liabilities...
An overview of the nonimmigrant L1A/L1B options, as well as tips for filing and responding to requests for evidence (RFEs), are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the June 2023 podcast.The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our...
Any individual seeking an immigration benefit may experience long processing times. Although lengthy processing times are not necessarily a cause for concern, there are situations in which an individual or an employer may feel the need to take additional action and file a writ of...
Answer There is no conflict between being in L1A status and having a PERM case filed on one's behalf.Note, however, that the maximum amount of time a person may remain in L1A status is seven years. Unlike the H1B category, which allows a person to extend...
Answer Yes, gifted funds can be used for purposes of an EB5 investment. If any gift tax is owed, it would need to be paid, and the gift giver would need to provide documentation to show the lawful source of the funds being gifted. (14.Jun.2023)Sheela Murthy...
Answer Generally, if it is not possible to get an employment verification letter from the prior employer, it is possible to use coworker affidavits as evidence of past employment experience. (14.Jun.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...
Today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of premium processing service for foreign nationals seeking a change to F, M, or J nonimmigrant status.The expansion of this premium processing service is being implemented in two phases. Beginning June 13, 2023, the...
