Businesses of all types must take measures at times to cut costs, restructure operations, and enhance efficiency. These questions and answers discuss the ways that corporate restructuring and downsizing can impact the employment of foreign nationals and sponsorship for permanent residence, commonly referred to as...
Immigration enforcement has been tied to national security concerns in this post 9-11 world, which has caused a shift in the immigration focus to an "enforcement first" mantra as our nation's immigration policy. The U.S. government is stepping up enforcement with increased workplace investigations and...
Question 1. What are the basic requirements for naturalization (filing for U.S. citizenship)?The statute (the letter of the law) provides that, in order to file a naturalization application, an applicant must: a. be an LPR (lawful permanent resident, i.e., green card holder; exception if served in...
Question 1. I want to file a petition for National Interest Waiver based on an acute shortage of people with my particular professional skills in the United States. Is this possible?The USCIS has strict guidelines regarding who qualifies for an NIW. These guidelines state clearly...
There are many questions about adjustment of status and consular processing that fit within the category of frequently asked questions (FAQs). The following address some of the most typical concerns in this area. Many of these are addressed in more detail throughout MurthyDotCom.Question 1. When...
The Murthy Law Firm is pleased to provide some guidance for foreign nationals about the importance of keeping certain immigration-related documents. This is particularly important for those intending to change and/or extend nonimmigrant status, as well as those filing the application for adjustment of status...
Employer and PERM Labor RequiredThe EB3 category is for individuals who are skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.There must be a job offer by a United States employer for skilled workers and professionals. The job must be in the occupation for which s/he has received...
Employer and PERM Labor Required (unless in the national interest)This immigrant visa category is for members of the professions holding advanced degrees, and foreign nationals of exceptional ability. Members of the Professions Holding Advanced Degrees Employer and PERM Labor RequiredThe USCIS defines an advanced degree as a...
Employer required but PERM/Labor not requiredThis immigrant visa category is designed to facilitate international transfer of executive or managerial personnel within multinational companies.The personnel transfers can be between different branches of the same company, or between different companies with one of the following types of...
(Employer required but PERM/Labor not required.)This employment-based, first preference (EB1) is for "outstanding" academicians - professors and researchers who are internationally recognized for their high level or degree of achievement in their respective academic fields.This category is available to individuals who can prove that they...
