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07 Feb 2018

Government Faces Yet Another Possible Shutdown After February 8, 2018

In what has become almost routine, the federal government is teetering on yet another potential government shutdown. The deadline for passing a spending bill to extend government operations is midnight on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Failure to pass such a bill would result in the...

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05 Feb 2018

I am being sponsored for an H1B extension/change of employer. Do I need to file an H-4 extension for my husband at the same time, or can his H-4 extension be filed later?

Answer Either option would generally be acceptable, although filing together can prevent mistakes later on. It is easy to forget to extend the H-4. (05.Feb.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For...

14:25 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker
29 Jan 2018

I am currently working in H1B status in Michigan, very close to the Canadian border. Is it ok if I rent a house in Canada and then commute to Michigan for work every morning? Would an H1B amendment be needed?

Answer Generally speaking, a person is permitted to live in Canada and commute to an H1B position in the U.S. each day. (This, of course, is assuming that the individual is permitted to reside in Canada, pursuant to Canadian immigration law.) If the H1B job and...

14:03 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker
22 Jan 2018

NewsFlash! Senate Reaches Agreement to End Government Shutdown

This afternoon, Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate came to an agreement on a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through February 8, 2018. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to approve the bill and send it to President Trump to sign...

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22 Jan 2018

How long is it taking to receive a prevailing wage determination (PWD) for a PERM case after filing with the DOL?

Answer This generally is taking 3-4 months. (22.Jan.2018)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 © 2018, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...

13:15 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
22 Jan 2018

I was working for Company A in H1B status, but then joined Company B when that company filed a change of employer petition for me. If Company B’s petition is denied, can I go back to working for Company A?

Answer The January 2017 regulations explicitly state that this is possible, assuming that the approved H1B petition with Company A is still valid. (22.Jan.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...

13:12 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker