08 May 2017

I have an approved EB3 I-140 with a 2010 priority date. My wife is now being sponsored for an EB2 position. Can she use my priority date?

Answer No, generally speaking, a priority date cannot be transferred from one spouse to the other. (08.May.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...

17 Apr 2017

NewsFlash! H1B Cap Lottery Completed for FY 2018

This afternoon, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced completion of the H1B cap lottery selection process. The USCIS reported receipt of 199,000 H1B petitions, which is down from the 236,000 cap-subject petitions filed last year. The USCIS has not provided a breakdown of...

17 Apr 2017

Company B is sponsoring me for an H1B change of employer. I wish to remain with my present employer, Company A, until the petition is approved. Will the USCIS reveal to Company A that a change of employer petition was filed on my behalf?

Answer In general, the USCIS will not provide any information to Company A related to a petition filed by Company B. (17.Apr.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...