Answer If the H1B is filed for consular processing, it means the petition will not be approved with an I-94. If the beneficiary already has a valid H1B visa “stamp” in their passport, however, they do not need to go back to the consulate. Rather, the...
When filing an H1B petition, employers may receive a request for evidence (RFE) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) asking for additional information before a decision is made. One of the most common issues raised in an RFE is whether the job qualifies...
The 60-day grace period provides possible options for H1B workers whose employment has ended to remain in the United States while seeking new H1B employment. One of these options, as outlined on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website, is to change status to...
The H1B program has long been a valuable way for U.S. businesses to employ highly skilled workers. Recent regulatory changes implemented shortly before the end of the Biden Administration also have created an easier pathway for H1B workers who seek to establish their own businesses...
Today, a federal judge in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order (TRO), temporarily blocking the enforcement of President Trump’s executive order that significantly limited eligibility for birthright citizenship. The news of this TRO was widely expected among legal scholars, as the executive order appears to...
Congress appears ready to pass the Laken Riley Act, which authorizes the detention of certain foreign nationals charged with theft and other crimes in the United States. This law also denounces the Biden Administration for its border policies and calls for stronger border enforcement measures. New...
Answer The USCIS normally lists field office and Application Support Center closures on its USCIS Office Closing webpage. (15.Jan.2025)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 © 2025, MURTHY...
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced Romania is being added as to the U.S. visa waiver program (VWP). On or around March 31, 2025, Romanian nationals who obtain pre-departure travel authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be eligible to...
There are certain documents that a U.S. employer is required to complete and maintain for some or all of its workforce. These requirements are especially important for employers of foreign national workers. As the political landscape shifts and we anticipate stricter enforcement of immigration laws...
On 12.Dec.2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual expanding the types of evidence that can be used to satisfy certain requirements for international entrepreneur parole, and specifically, to demonstrate the applicant’s central and active role in...
