Ways for petitioners and applicants to sue the government for incorrect or long delayed decisions are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this 07.Aug.2024 podcast in our series for Employers. Included in the discussion are Writs of Mandamus and lawsuits under the Administrative Procedures...
A unique feature of U.S. immigration law is how certain rules and policies can change depending on who is in the White House. A President’s ability to dictate and change immigration law or policy often depends on whether a rule is statutory, regulatory, or administrative...
AnswerGenerally speaking, if a case was filed in the master's cap but not selected, it is then placed in the lottery for the regular cap. Now, with a second lottery being conducted for fiscal year 2025 cap cases, both the regular and master's cap cases...
This morning, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that a second lottery will soon be held for fiscal year 2025. The USCIS will select additional H1B registrations randomly from those submitted in March 2024. The USCIS noted that the master's cap has been...
A policy proposal from the Heritage Foundation named the 2025 Presidential Transition Project – or Project 2025, as it is widely referred to in the press – presents a comprehensive set of conservative reforms aimed at restructuring federal government policies, including U.S. immigration policy. Former...
The United States has a shortage of registered nurses, which has increased the demand for foreign nurses. For a U.S. healthcare employer seeking to hire a foreign nurse or a foreign nurse seeking options for working in the U.S., this article provides an overview of...
On July 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of State announced updated guidance in the Foreign Affairs Manual to ease the process of obtaining a nonimmigrant waiver in certain circumstances. More specifically, this guidance applies to a foreign national who has graduated from a U.S. university,...
Answer We still don't have a return date for the program. But, during the national American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) meeting in June, a representative from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) indicated that the initial program was a big success and they have every intention...
Answer Generally speaking, an Indian passport may be used to request admission to the U.S., through the expiration date of the document. However, the I-94 issued at the U.S. port of entry likely will be issued only through your passport expiration date. (17.Jul.2024)Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer Yes, the most likely category is L1A for managers and executives and L1B for employees with specialized knowledge. In recent years, the Murthy Law Firm has been working with a growing number of companies involved in generic pharmaceuticals to help them file L-1 petitions. The...
