The PERM labor certification process is lengthy and complex. While many receive good news at the end of the process, some PERM decisions are not favorable. The Murthy Law Firm often receives inquiries from individuals and their employers following their receipt of PERM denials. These...
Any individual seeking an immigration benefit may experience long processing times. Although lengthy processing times are not necessarily a cause for concern, there are situations in which an individual or an employer may feel the need to take additional action and file a writ of...
Answer There is no conflict between being in L1A status and having a PERM case filed on one's behalf.Note, however, that the maximum amount of time a person may remain in L1A status is seven years. Unlike the H1B category, which allows a person to extend...
Answer Yes, gifted funds can be used for purposes of an EB5 investment. If any gift tax is owed, it would need to be paid, and the gift giver would need to provide documentation to show the lawful source of the funds being gifted. (14.Jun.2023)Sheela Murthy...
Answer Generally, if it is not possible to get an employment verification letter from the prior employer, it is possible to use coworker affidavits as evidence of past employment experience. (14.Jun.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the July 2023 Visa Bulletin. The most notable change in the latest visa bulletin is further retrogression in the employment-based, third preference (EB3) category. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e.,...
Many MurthyDotCom readers will consider options for naturalizing to U.S. citizenship at some point in their immigration journeys. This often gives rise to questions regarding family members, including one’s children. This is a broad overview of how children born outside of the United States may...
An individual seeking lawful permanent resident status in the United States may wait several years for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to issue the lawful permanent resident card (green card). On occasion however, the USCIS can erroneously issue a green card before an...
Answer A civil lawsuit generally would have no impact on a person's H1B status or green card application. (24.May.2023)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 © 2023, MURTHY...
Answer If there has been a material change to the nature of the position (as described on the ETA9089 form) that typically would require a new PERM labor certification and I-140 petition for that new position. Given that you have an approved I-140, however, you should...
