The impact of timing issues when filing H1B and other nonimmigrant extensions and when the PERM process (i.e. green card) should be started are topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference from 07.Sep.2022.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of...
Answer Unlike the H1B category, where a person typically can begin a new position based on the filing of an H1B amendment, this is not permitted for the L1B category. If an amendment is required, the L1B worker generally must wait for the amendment to be...
Answer Even though the employer fired you and withdrew your existing H1B petition, this would not impact your eligibility for the 60-day grace period. Assuming your I-94 is still valid and that you have not otherwise violated your status, you should be able to join the...
Answer The fact that the businesses are "family owned" would generally not be sufficient to qualify for L1A. With one company owned by you and the other company owned by your father, the USCIS would likely take the position that the businesses do not share common...
Answer Ordinarily, a foreign national who has been counted against the H1B cap may remain in the U.S. in H1B status for a maximum of 6 years. If the foreign national leaves the U.S. (or changes status) prior to utilizing the full 6 years of H1B...
Answer One of the requirements for an L1A new office is to demonstrate that the company has secured sufficient physical premises to house the new office. The USCIS interprets this to mean that, at the time of filing the new office petition, the petitioner must have...
Answer Puerto Rico is part of the United States, so it is not necessary to have a visa “stamp” to return to the mainland from Puerto Rico. It is possible that you may encounter a security check to ensure that you are authorized to be in...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a regulation that, if implemented, would provide the DHS with greater authority to alter certain requirements during the form I-9 employment eligibility verification process. In particular, the rule would further empower the DHS to implement alternative...
On August 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) shared a briefing where Ms. Julie M. Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services in the Bureau of Consular Affairs, discussed the status of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates around...
Answer The 60-day grace period generally starts at the cessation of employment, not on the date the last check is issued. (24.Aug.2022)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...
