Answer We do not yet know whether the proposed regulations will be finalized before the next lottery. As soon as details are released, we will post the information on MurthyDotCom. (25.Nov.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...
Answer Yes, this appears to be an error made by the officer at the U.S. port of entry. An L2S spouse’s I-94 normally should not be issued beyond the L1A petition’s expiration date (although, an additional 10-day grace period beyond that date is permissible.) You should...
Answer Even though the employer is located outside the U.S., this still likely would be viewed as unauthorized employment under U.S. immigration law. (25.Nov.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...
Answer Yes, if your E-2 is approved as the principal investor, your spouse may be issued an E-2 dependent visa, even if she is not a Canadian citizen. (19.Nov.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...
Answer Normally, a person may remain in the U.S. based on a pending I-485 application. If the H1B worker is laid off, it likely will be necessary to stop working until the EAD is issued (or an H1B change of employer petition is filed). (19.Nov.2025)Sheela Murthy...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed eliminating the current regulations used to decide if an immigrant is likely to become a "public charge.” A foreign national who is considered likely to become a public charge is inadmissible, and therefore will not be...
On November 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced filing accommodations for employers affected by the suspension of OFLC operations during the government shutdown of 2025. The OFLC ceased operations on 01.Oct.2025, and OFLC staff who officially were...
Answer If an H1B worker changes to some other status, such as B-1, and then has an H1B change of status filed on their behalf, it appears the $100,000 fee would not apply (assuming the status request is granted). (11.Nov.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
The Trump Administration has directed the U.S. Department of State to issue new guidance directing consular officers to consider a significantly expanded range of health conditions when evaluating visa applications, including common chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and mental health conditions. Although...
The Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises (VIBE) program is a tool used by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to validate basic information about a company or organization wishing to employ a foreign national in the United...
