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20 Mar 2017

My employer filed an H1B amendment for me a few months ago that is still pending. Can a second amendment be filed for me now, or do we need to wait for the first one to be approved?

Answer Yes, generally speaking, an H1B amendment may be filed while another amendment is still pending. This practice is already fairly common, but will inevitably become practically a necessity once the suspension of premium processing for H1B filings goes into effect on April 3, 2017. (20.Mar.2017)In...

09 Mar 2017

USCIS Issues Erroneous H1B1 Approval Notices

Due to a technical error, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued a number of H1B approvals that were incorrectly annotated with the H1B1 annotation. The USCIS is expected to issue corrected approval notices to reflect the proper H1B designation. Background on H1B1 Category The...

07:33 / H1B / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

06 Mar 2017

I left the U.S. in June 2016 after completing my six years of H1B time. Can I now be sponsored for a new H1B in this year’s lottery?

Answer Once a person has used the full six-year period of H1B time, s/he generally would need to be outside the U.S. for at least one full year before a new cap-subject petition could be filed. The key here is that the individual must be eligible...

07:43 / FAQs / For Individuals / H1B / Worker

06 Mar 2017

Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Loss of Employment

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation affecting highly skilled workers went into effect on January 17, 2017. One of the key components of the new regulation is the availability of a grace period of up to 60 days for certain categories of nonimmigrant...

07:41 / Employment Based / For Families / H1B / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker

03 Mar 2017

USCIS Will Temporarily Suspend Premium Processing for All H1B Petitions

Starting April 3, 2017, the USCIS will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H1B petitions. This suspension may last up to six months. While H1B premium processing is suspended, petitioners will not be able to file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, for a...

19:10 / H1B / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

27 Feb 2017

H1B Petitions for In-House Projects at Consulting Companies

Many U.S. employers that normally engage in providing tech consulting services seek to expand revenue streams by also developing their own proprietary software that can be marketed to clients. As part of the development process, these companies may seek to hire H1B workers to serve...

13:23 / For Employers / H1B / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

27 Feb 2017

If the Trump Administration does away with H-4 EADs, what options do we have?

Answer As of the time of this writing, the Trump Administration has not taken any actions to modify or eliminate the H-4 EAD program. Further, even if the Administration decides to cancel the program, this would very likely require a formal rule-making process, which would take...

13:21 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / H1B / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker

20 Feb 2017

Will there be any reduction in H1B available under the cap for 2018?

Answer The H1B visa count remains unchanged. (20.Feb.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 LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...

08:49 / FAQs / H1B / Worker

17 Feb 2017

I’m in F-1 student status working on first-year OPT. In the first week of April, my employer will be filing a cap-subject H1B petition for the start date of October 1st.

My OPT employment authorization ends in the summer. What options do I have if my H1B petition will not be selected for processing if there is a lottery for H1B filings? Answer If you have a degree in a STEM field eligible for the 24-month extension, you...

08:20 / F-1 / FAQs / H1B / Student / Worker

31 Jan 2017

Possible Executive Order Targeting Employment-Based Immigration

President Trump has already signed several immigration-related executive orders, and it appears that more are on the way. One leaked proposed order, entitled "Executive Order on Protecting American Jobs and Workers by Strengthening the Integrity of Foreign Worker Visa Programs" includes a number of provisions...

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