Answer In general, a new I-485 is not required. What is needed is an "interfiling" request for the new I-140, in order to 'swap' it with the EB3 I-140. (05.Dec.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer In general, a PERM and I-140 are tied to a particular employer / job. A new job normally requires a new PERM / I-140, unless the I-485 application has been pending for 180 days and "portability" is available. (28.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
Answer The new automatic EAD extension only applies in situations where no other approval is required. For H-4 and L-2 EADs, approval of the underlying status is required first, so the automatic extension is not available. (28.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule on November 18, 2016, entitled Retention of EB1, EB2, and EB3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers. This new regulation was first proposed in late 2015, as outlined in the MurthyDotCom...
An advance copy of the final rule, entitled Retention of EB1, EB2, and EB3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers, has been released; it is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Friday, November 18, 2016. It is scheduled to...
Last week, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the December 2016 Visa Bulletin. Once again, there is no change in the dates for filing (DF) chart from the previous month. As for the final action (FA) chart, the priority date movement is fairly consistent...
Answer Generally speaking, one is permitted to travel while the I-485 is pending, assuming that one has a valid advance parole document. One would need to return before the expiration of the AP. (14.Nov.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the December 2016 Visa Bulletin. In the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category, the cutoff date for India moves ahead by three months, to February 1, 2008. EB2 China advances by just over two months, to September...
Answer In general, the I-140 would not be affected by the filing of a family-based petition. It is generally fine to have multiple GC cases filed/pending at the same time. (07.Nov.2016)Questions frequently reach us from students on a variety of matters. This is a sample question,...
Answer Unfortunately, to qualify for the EB1(c) category, one must have worked as a manager or executive for a company related to the U.S. petitioner. (07.Nov.2016)Questions frequently reach us from students on a variety of matters. This is a sample question, answered by an attorney in...
