H1B cap filing season is nearly upon us, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) again will use the electronic registration system, which was first implemented in March 2020. Below are answers to several frequently asked questions sent by both foreign nationals and prospective...
Answer There is no set minimum number of employees a company must have in order to file an H1B registration or petition. (23.Feb.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...
Answer Ordinarily, in filing an H1B change of employer petition, there is no requirement to provide the USCIS with a copy of the current employer's H1B approval notice. (23.Feb.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...
Answer You cannot apply for a visa "stamp" from within the U.S. just yet, but the U.S. Department of State (DOS) is developing a pilot program to allow certain visa applicants to do this. This stateside visa renewal program is expected to commence later this year...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented a streamlined and expedited deferred action request process for a noncitizen worker who cooperates in a labor standards investigation after being a victim of, or witnesses to, labor violations. This program is the latest initiative forming...
Tips for the upcoming (FY2024) H1B cap season, and the latest trends from the Biden Administration, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the 01.Feb.2023 podcast.The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive...
Answer Ordinarily, yes. The shortened passport generally is an issue at the port of entry, where it will result in a short-duration I-94 (tied to the passport validity). But the USCIS typically can grant an extension of status beyond the expiration date of the passport. (09.Feb.2023)Sheela...
Answer A change from H1B to H-4 typically would have no impact on the I-140. (09.Feb.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2023, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All...
Answer The USCIS has been known to occasionally approve an H1B for a longer duration than is legally allowed. As a general rule, one should not rely on a USCIS error, as the USCIS generally will not consider themselves bound by their own mistakes. Assuming you...
Congress created the R-1 visa classification to allow religious organizations to bring different categories of religious workers from affiliated religious organizations overseas to staff organizations in the United States for a temporary period. A basic overview of the R-1 nonimmigrant visa category is provided here...
