Answer There is no procedural reason that filing for advance parole should delay your underlying green card application, and we have not seen this occur in practice. (11.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...
This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the July 2025 Visa Bulletin. As with recent months, movement remains limited in the employment-based categories. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First...
The PERM labor certification is the first in a three-step process in the majority of employment-based, permanent resident (commonly referred to as “green card”) cases. The PERM process is long and complex, and it can be overwhelming for a company pursuing the process for any...
Answer If an employer disagrees with the prevailing wage determination, they can first request a redetermination. If that is unsuccessful, they may request a director’s review. If that too is unsuccessful, the employer may appeal to the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA). However, given...
Answer Yes, an H1B worker can continue working in H1B status throughout this family-based green card process. There is no conflict between the H1B and the I-130 because ‘immigrant intent’ is not an issue for H1B workers. (04.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer Normally, unless the individual qualifies for AC21 (i.e., I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and the new position is the same or similar), a new PERM case would be required in order to be sponsored under the new position. (28.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and...
Certain classes of U.S. citizens who were not born in the United States are eligible to file an application for certificate of citizenship (form N-600). While this certificate does not directly grant an immigration benefit, it does provide a certificate that evidences the date the...
Answer Including special skills often will increase the wage level, unless the U.S. Department of Labor determines that the skills are typical for an entry-level position in the occupation. (21.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...
Answer Unfortunately, a pending or approved I-130 petition cannot be used to extend one’s H1B status beyond the standard 6-year limit. (21.May.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...
Common issues faced by non-citizens when reentering the U.S. after travel abroad are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this May 2025 podcast recommended specifically for employers. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on...
