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29 Jun 2020

MurthyAudio: Murthy Discusses Presidential Proclamation Impacting H1B, L-1, and Certain Other NIV Holders

Late on the evening of June 22, 2020, the Trump Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation that impacts individuals applying for certain nonimmigrant visas (NIVs). Specifically, the travel ban applies to certain NIVs like the H1B, H2B, L-1, certain J holders, and their dependents.There is fear...

11:38 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / H1B / J-1 Exchange / L-1 / MurthyAudio / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker
23 Jun 2020

My employer is about to file my H1B cap case. Does the executive order prevent them from filing the petition?

Answer The executive order should not impact H1B cap or non-cap filings within the U.S. The USCIS should still be able to adjudicate all such petitions, as before the issuance of the Presidential Proclamation. If the petition is approved, however, and you are not in the...

12:31 / FAQs / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker
23 Jun 2020

I am in the U.S. in H1B status, but my wife and child have been stuck in India since March. Can they return to the U.S. in H-4 status?

Answer If your wife and child each have valid H-4 visa "stamps" in their passports, the executive order should not impact them. Unfortunately, if they do not have valid visas already, it appears they would be prevented from applying for and obtaining the H4 visa stamp....

12:24 / FAQs / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker