Answer The underlying law is unchanged. However, USCIS interpretations do vary over time. These interpretations did become stricter within the past 10 years, but have been relatively stable recently. (15.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
The administrative appeals office (AAO) issued a non-precedent decision, on April 28, 2017, that acknowledges the right of an I-140 beneficiary who has ported to a new employer pursuant to the American Competitiveness in the Twenty First Century Act (AC21) to receive and respond to...
As of May 1, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun issuing redesigned versions of permanent resident cards (i.e. I-551 forms, commonly referred to as "green cards") and employment authorization documents (EADs). The redesigned documents include several enhanced security features. Existing green...
The June 2017 Visa Bulletin was released by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) this afternoon. For the month of June, there is no movement in the dates for filing (DF) chart. In the final action (FA) chart, the employment-based, first preference (EB1) category for...
Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm are often asked whether it is too late for an employer to file a PERM labor certification (PERM or LC). The question generally comes from individuals who are approaching or are already in the sixth year of H1B status....
Answer No, generally speaking, a priority date cannot be transferred from one spouse to the other. (08.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs...
Answer As long as the H1B has not expired, one generally may continue working in H1B status until the status change is approved. (08.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...
This afternoon, the U.S. Senate passed a spending bill to fund the federal government through September 30, 2017, which is the last day of fiscal year 2017. The House passed the spending bill yesterday. The bill now goes to the President, who is expected to...
Answer Change in citizenship generally would have no effect on an I-140. (01.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2017, MURTHY...
Answer An approved I-140 is technically always for future employment, meaning one can join the green card sponsor when the green card is approved, if the offered job is still available. (01.May.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
