Answer Assuming the master's was issued by a public university or other nonprofit institution that is accredited, yes, you likely qualify. There is no requirement that one be in F-1 status in order to qualify for the master's cap. (02.Feb.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
This afternoon, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the H1B registration period for fiscal year 2023 (FY23) will run from noon Eastern Time (ET) March 1 through noon ET on March 18, 2022. Background on Registration Process In order to submit a registration, employers...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided updated guidance for healthcare workers seeking to expedite the processing of applications for employment authorization (form I-765). The guidance is specifically for healthcare workers seeking to renew their work authorization. Expedite Requests for EAD Renewals Per the USCIS...
Answer Ordinarily, if an employee is abroad, the employer may file the H1B extension for consular notification. In that situation, the USCIS can approve the petition, but will not issue a new I-94. Instead, once the foreign national enters the U.S. with the approved petition (and...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released guidance to clarify that if a foreign national files an application to extend / change nonimmigrant status (form I-539) online, and biometrics are required, the USCIS will transmit the biometrics notice solely via the applicant's USCIS...
Answer No, ordinarily, only time spent physically in the U.S. in H1B status counts against the standard six-year max. The location of your employer and your bank account would not really factor into the question of determining how much H1B time you have remaining. (19.Jan.2022)Sheela Murthy...
Answer The USCIS has not yet announced when the registration period for the fiscal year 2023 lottery will take place. However, we expect that the USCIS will release this information by early February. (19.Jan.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...
Answer No. Ordinarily, there is no means of applying for a visa from within the United States. (19.Jan.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 © 2022, MURTHY LAW FIRM....
Answer No, a copy of the original I-140 (or the courtesy copy provided by the USCIS) should suffice. Even if the person does not have a copy, but can provide the receipt number, the USCIS should still be able to use this to process the H-4...
Current trends in the Biden Administration, including USCIS adjudications, visa issuance at the consulates, and issues at ports of entry after traveling abroad are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast from 05.Jan.2022.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our...
