Answer No, this is not correct. The 240-day rule does not apply to H-4 dependents, and it is not related to how long a person may stay in the U.S. Rather, the 240-day rule relates to work authorization in certain nonimmigrant categories, such as H1B, when...
Answer It is possible for an individual to be registered for the lottery by more than one U.S. company. However, a company cannot file multiple registrations for the same individual. Similarly, related or affiliated companies are not allowed to submit registrations for the same beneficiary, unless...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that, effective immediately, petitioners may request premium processing service for E-3 petitions. The request for premium processing can be made by submitting form I-907 along with the filing fee of $2,500.The E-3 visa category is a...
Foreign nationals requesting admission (or readmission) to the United States in H1B status, especially those serving as consultants in the IT industry, continue to face scrutiny from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stationed at U.S. ports of entry. One tool CBP officers frequently...
Answer Ordinarily, an H1B amendment would not impact a pending H-4 extension. (18.Feb.2021)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 © 2021, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
Answer In order to apply for an H-4 EAD, the foreign national generally must be physically in the U.S. Once the EAD application is filed, however, it typically is possible to travel abroad while the EAD application is pending. (18.Feb.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
Answer This is a grey area of the law and could create certain unique risks for foreign nationals. I recommend you schedule a consultation with an attorney who can review your situation more closely and advise you accordingly. (18.Feb.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be hosting two webinars next week related to the H1B electronic registration process for fiscal year 2022 (FY22). The first webinar will take place on February 23, 2021, and will provide an overview of the process for...
Answer No, this is not true. The USCIS memo you are referencing was issued by the Trump Administration in February 2018. In June 2020, the USCIS officially rescinded the memo as part of a settlement agreement between the USCIS and IT Serve Alliance.The USCIS webpage that...
AnswerThe H1B executive order regarding H1B workers is scheduled to expire in March, although it is possible that President Biden could rescind it before then. Regardless, though, it has no impact on a person's ability to be sponsored in the H1B lottery. (11.Feb.2021)Sheela Murthy and...
