"I can stay in the U.S. after denial or I-94 expiration for 180 days." TRUTH No, the 180-day period of unlawful presence is not a grace period. You must leave the U.S. once you have no valid status. But if you depart within those 180 days, you...
H1B petitioners and attorneys can soon file H1B petitions and premium processing requests online thru Organizational USCIS accounts. More info to come!...
Laid off from your H1B job? If you are still within the 60-day grace period, you can change employers or change to another status, such as B-1/B-2. Contact our firm to understand all your options after a layoff....
It’s become a little easier for students to plan their immigration future, with the USCIS’s new F-1 policy on a variety of issues, including employment authorization, reinstatement, and changes / extensions of status. Most importantly, USCIS states that getting a green card case started is...
Did you know? A U.S. citizen living abroad generally can sponsor a family member for a green card, as long as the petitioner properly plans their eventual move to the U.S. with the beneficiary. Does this situation apply to you? Contact us for assistance....
New ability to pay guidance posted by USCIS addresses what to do with a pending I-140 attached to I-485 application pending 180 days or more: look at ability to pay at the time of filing only! We reported on this issue in 2021....
Are you a noncitizen entrepreneur seeking to grow a U.S. startup? If your U.S. business venture can provide significant public benefit, Entrepreneur Parole may be the option!...
If you’ve filed an I-864 Affidavit of Support and moved during the sponsorship obligation period, the USCIS requires that you file Form I-865 to inform them of your address change within 30 days of the move....
As of September 2023, the U.S. Mission to India processed one million nonimmigrant visa applications in 2023! U.S. plans are to continue investing heavily in consular operations in India to keep up with the high demand. Contact the Murthy Law Firm if you need help...
No luck with traditional H1B sponsorship? You might still qualify for H1B as a full / joint company owner. Entrepreneur, concurrent, or part-time H1B may be a solution based on your unique circumstances. Contact Murthy Law Firm and find out how....
