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13 Feb 2024 MurthyAudio: H1B Cap – Tips for Registration and Filing

Posted at 13:13hin For Employers, For Individuals, H1B, MurthyAudio, USCIS News, Worker

Tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and the latest trends from USCIS, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement, are discussed in the February 2024 podcast for employers. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences...

08 Feb 2024 I am currently working on OPT. Can I use a different employer to submit an H1B registration for me?

Posted at 07:07hin FAQs, For Employers, For Individuals, Student, Worker

Answer Yes, this is perfectly fine. There is no requirement that a foreign national currently be working for the company sponsoring the H1B. (08.Feb.2024) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....

06 Feb 2024 Busting Myths: I-140 Withdrawal & H1B Extensions

Posted at 07:43hin HQ

Myth: “If my employer withdraws my approved I-140, I can no longer apply for H1B extensions beyond 6 years.” Truth: Partially correct, but only if it is withdrawn within 180 days of being approved. After that, an employer’s I-140 withdrawal generally doesn’t impact H1B extensions...

01 Feb 2024 Under the new H1B registration rules, is there still a restriction against two or more related companies filing registrations for me?

Posted at 08:43hin FAQs, For Employers, For Individuals, H1B, Worker

Answer The new H1B registration rule does not add any new restrictions on related entities filing registrations for the same individual, but there are still rules in place prohibiting the filing of multiple H1B petitions by related entities without a legitimate business need. (01.Feb.2024) Sheela...

01 Feb 2024 I was in H-4 status and was working based on an H-4 EAD. In October, my status changed to H1B, and I was working in that status until recently, when I was laid off. If I depart and return on H-4, can I work as a contractor based on my H-4 EAD?

Posted at 08:41hin FAQs, For Families, H-4 Dependents, Nonimmigrant Family, Worker

Answer If you are able to return in valid H-4 status, and the H-4 EAD is still valid, it should be possible to resume working on that EAD. (01.Feb.2024) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...

01 Feb 2024 Will the USCIS notify my current employer when a new employer files an H1B transfer for me?

Posted at 08:36hin FAQs, For Individuals, USCIS News, Worker

Answer No, the USCIS should not send any type of notification to the current employer regarding a change of employer filed on your behalf. H1Bs are not actually “transferred,” so the approval of the new employer’s case doesn’t disrupt the current employer’s petition. There generally...

31 Jan 2024 Overview of Changes to H1B Lottery System

Posted at 16:48hin For Employers, For Individuals, Homeland Security, NewsBrief, USCIS News, Worker

On Friday, February 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will officially publish a final rule in the Federal Register that is designed to improve the integrity and fairness of the H1B registration system. Notably, the H1B registration process is being altered so...

31 Jan 2024 FY2025 H1B Registration Update

Posted at 13:45hin HQ

USCIS has announced H1B registration dates from March 6-22, 2024. The Murthy Law Firm is now taking FY2025 H1B registration cases.

30 Jan 2024 USCIS Announces Final Rule to Curb H1B Registration Fraud

Posted at 18:25hin HQ

USCIS will publish a Final Rule on 02.Feb.2024 to reduce fraud in H1B registration process. Most notably, selections will be made based on specific beneficiary data.

25 Jan 2024 I am applying for an H1B job that requires at least a bachelor’s in computer science. I have a master’s degree in computer science, but my bachelor’s is in an unrelated field. Is that okay?

Posted at 05:58hin FAQs, For Employers, For Individuals, Worker

Answer Yes, this should be fine. Since a master’s degree is a more advanced level of education than a bachelor’s degree, that master’s degree in computer science can be used to qualify for an H1B position requiring only a bachelor’s degree. (24.Jan.2024) Sheela Murthy and...

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13 Feb 2024 MurthyAudio: H1B Cap – Tips for Registration and Filing

08 Feb 2024 I am currently working on OPT. Can I use a different employer to submit an H1B registration for me?

06 Feb 2024 Busting Myths: I-140 Withdrawal & H1B Extensions

01 Feb 2024 Under the new H1B registration rules, is there still a restriction against two or more related companies filing registrations for me?

01 Feb 2024 I was in H-4 status and was working based on an H-4 EAD. In October, my status changed to H1B, and I was working in that status until recently, when I was laid off. If I depart and return on H-4, can I work as a contractor based on my H-4 EAD?

01 Feb 2024 Will the USCIS notify my current employer when a new employer files an H1B transfer for me?

31 Jan 2024 Overview of Changes to H1B Lottery System

31 Jan 2024 FY2025 H1B Registration Update

30 Jan 2024 USCIS Announces Final Rule to Curb H1B Registration Fraud

25 Jan 2024 I am applying for an H1B job that requires at least a bachelor’s in computer science. I have a master’s degree in computer science, but my bachelor’s is in an unrelated field. Is that okay?

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