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13 Jul 2020

NewsFlash! Consulates May Begin Phased Resumption of Visa Services, Effective July 15th

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced via Twitter that "[b]eginning July 15, US Embassies and Consulates may begin the phased resumption of routine visa services depending on local conditions." No further details have been provided.As previously reported, the consulates are not expected to...

07:51 / Consulates / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker
08 Jul 2020

In the current situation, is premium processing time affected? Is the turnaround for premium processing the same as before?

Answer Premium processing time appears to be unaffected presently. However, given the current uncertainty regarding USCIS funding, it is unclear how long this will continue. (06.Jun.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....

12:46 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
01 Jul 2020

Prior to issuance of the executive order, I scheduled an appointment to get my H1B visa stamp at a consulate in September. Can I still proceed to the appointment?

Answer If one was outside of the U.S. as of June 24th and does not presently have a valid H1B visa or travel document (e.g., advance parole), then the executive order likely prevents one in this situation from being issued an H1B visa. (01.Jul.2020)Sheela Murthy and...

10:27 / Consulates / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Travel / Worker
01 Jul 2020

I’m currently working on H1B visa and the extension got approved recently. My wife went for a short visit to India but couldn’t get her H-4 visa stamped in time before executive order. She has a B-2 visa in her passport. Is it possible for her to visit the U.S. using her B-2?

Answer The executive order does not prevent a person from requesting admission in B-2 status. One in this situation would have to be able to convince the CBP officer at the U.S. port of entry that they are truly a "visitor," with intention of staying beyond...

10:24 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Worker
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