Answer No, you must be physically present in the U.S. to apply for a reentry permit. (08.Oct.2024)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 © 2024, MURTHY LAW FIRM....
Answer You may wish to consider obtaining an alternative wage survey, as this may show a more realistic wage for your area. The DOL may be able to consider that while issuing their wage determination. (08.Oct.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a policy alert for the USCIS Policy Manual, to clarify how certain eligibility criteria will be evaluated under the employment-based, first preference (EB1) category for persons of extraordinary ability. An overview of the...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance on September 25, 2024, in the USCIS Policy Manual on calculating a dependent child’s age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). As detailed in the MurthyDotCom InfoArticle, Child Status Protection Act Basics, parts one...
Answer Medicals signed by a Civil Surgeon after 01.Nov.2023 are considered valid indefinitely. (01.Oct.2024)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 © 2024, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
Certain employment-based immigration processes, such as the PERM labor certification and H1B nonimmigrant visa classification, require an employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC). In all applicable immigration processes, the prevailing wage...
The Biden Administration’s new parole-in-place program is the topic of this Q/A session recorded for you by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. ...
Answer Yes, the asylum program fee is still required, even if there is no employer. If you are self-petitioning, the fee is reduced to $300, which is the same fee that small employers pay. (25.Sep.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law....
Answer There is no set limit for how long a person may remain outside the U.S. while an I-485 is pending, and the AP document generally remains valid as a travel document through the expiration date listed on the AP. However, the applicant must maintain a...
Answer You should consult with a knowledgeable immigration attorney about possible immigration consequences of your criminal record. Although you may have no conviction under the state law as a result of your successful probation, you still are likely to have a conviction for the purposes of...
