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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...

25 Jan 2024 About four years ago, I was selected in the lottery and worked on H1B for less than six months before returning to India. I have not been back to the U.S. since then. Last year, another company submitted a lottery registration for me, but I was not selected. A friend recently told me I do not have to go through the lottery again. Is that correct, or did I ruin my chances by going through that lottery last year?

Posted at 05:53hin FAQs, For Employers, For Individuals, Worker

Answer Your friend is correct! Generally speaking, once a person has been counted against the H1B cap, that person remains eligible for up to 6 years of H1B time. The fact that another employer submitted a registration for you last year does not change the...

25 Jan 2024 I was told I am eligible for up to six years of H1B time. However, my petition was only approved for three years. Does this mean there is a problem with my case?

Posted at 05:49hin FAQs, For Individuals, Worker

Answer No, this is perfectly normal. An individual typically is limited to up to 6 years of H1B time. Generally, however, an H1B petition will not be approved for more than 3 years. (24.Jan.2024) Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...

24 Jan 2024 USCIS Provides More Details on H1B Online Filing System

Posted at 17:21hin For Employers, NewsBrief, USCIS News, Worker

On January 23, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) held a teleconference aimed at petitioning employers, explaining how companies will soon be able to use the new organizational accounts portal to file I-129 petitions for H1B workers online, along with I-907 requests for...

19 Jan 2024 DOS FAQ for H1B Domestic Visa Renewal

Posted at 09:52hin HQ

The U.S. Department of State has a new, easy reference page for the H1B domestic visa renewal pilot program with FAQs!

18 Jan 2024 I am in H1B status but am currently working for my H1B employer from India. Would it be a violation of H1B status to work for a different employer on the weekends?

Posted at 07:22hin FAQs, For Individuals, Travel, Worker

Answer If you are not physically in the United States, you are not in H1B status. Therefore, whether you are working for your H1B employer and/or any other employer, it would not be a violation of your H1B status. In general, U.S. immigration law does...

17 Jan 2024 Online H1B Filing to Start Soon

Posted at 13:46hin HQ

H1B petitioners and attorneys can soon file H1B petitions and premium processing requests online thru Organizational USCIS accounts. More info to come!

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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?

25 Jan 2024 I was told I am eligible for up to six years of H1B time. However, my petition was only approved for three years. Does this mean there is a problem with my case?

24 Jan 2024 USCIS Provides More Details on H1B Online Filing System

19 Jan 2024 DOS FAQ for H1B Domestic Visa Renewal

18 Jan 2024 I am in H1B status but am currently working for my H1B employer from India. Would it be a violation of H1B status to work for a different employer on the weekends?

17 Jan 2024 Online H1B Filing to Start Soon

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