Wed, 13 December 2017 07:00:00 -0500 Murthy Law Firm http://www.murthy.com Podcast Maker v1.4.1 - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker Discussions of important topics in U.S. immigration for individuals and businesses. U.S. Immigration News & Analysis en Copyright © 2017, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved Murthy Law Firm vasant@murthy.com              http://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_podcast_logo.jpg http://www.murthy.com 3000 3000 News & Politics Business News Podcasting immigration, visas, green card, h1b, no Murthy Law Firm Overview of EB1 category options for employers of a foreign national with Extraordinary Ability, an Outstanding Professor / Researcher, or Multinational Executive An overview of employment-based green card options in the EB1 category is offered by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recommended for U.S. employers of foreign nationals. Topics include Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor / Researcher, and Multinational Executive. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2026_jun.mp3 Wed, 03 June 2026 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:27:13 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Issues non-citizens face on reentry to U.S. Common issues that non-citizens face when reentering the U.S. after travel abroad are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast, broadcasted on 06.May.2026. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2026_may.mp3 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:26:31 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Strategies for nonimmigrant status filings when H-1 & L-1 are not available Strategies for filing nonimmigrant status when H-1 and L-1 are not available are discussed by attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm in this podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2026_apr.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:27:13 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Issues at the U.S. Consulate when obtaining a nonimmigrant visa Issues that come up at the U.S. Consulate when obtaining a nonimmigrant visa are discussed by attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm and our affiliate, Murthy Immigration Services, Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, India, in this podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2026_mar.mp3 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:21:46 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Strategic options for workers, specifics of weighted registration, and alternative visa pathways Strategic options for affected workers, including those on H-4 EAD who may need to change status if work authorization is restricted are the topics under discussion in the February 2026 podcast for employers and their representatives. Also addressed are the specifics of weighted registration and alternative visa pathways, such as L-1, to help clients stay compliant and competitive in a changing immigration landscape. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2026_feb.mp3 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:18:39 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Upcoming H1B cap and latest trends, including weighted selection Tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and latest trends from the USCIS, including the weighted selection process, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the podcast recorded 29.Dec.2025. This was prepared and dropped early, due to the important topics here for U.S. employers. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2026_jan.mp3 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:23:21 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The unlawful $100k H1B fee is discussed The H1B $100K Fee Proclamation and constitutional challenges to its implementation are explored more deeply by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_nov.mp3 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:24:53 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Employer & worker legal requirements for H1B layoff and gov’t trends The employer’s legal requirements for a layoff of an H1B worker and trends in this administration are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_oct.mp3 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:20:06 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy attorneys discuss U.S. President’s proclamation of $100,000 H1B fee The proclamation by President Trump, effective September 21, 2025, and subsequent White House clarification on certain H1B petitions for workers outside of the U.S. are topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this special podcast recorded 23.Sep.2025. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/h1b_100.mp3 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:18:27 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm To apply for U.S. citizenship, an individual must show good moral character (GMC) for the applicable statutory period. The definition of GMC was taken to mean no adverse behavior, such as multiple criminal convictions and so forth. Recently, the USCIS has published policy memos that now make GMC to be a showing of good behavior and integration into the American way of life. This brief podcast by a senior attorney at the Murthy Law Firm explores what those memos mean in the hopes that people can be prepared for the process. To apply for U.S. citizenship, an individual must show good moral character (GMC) for the applicable statutory period. The definition of GMC was taken to mean no adverse behavior, such as multiple criminal convictions and so forth. Recently, the USCIS has published policy memos that now make GMC to be a showing of good behavior and integration into the American way of life. This brief podcast by a senior attorney at the Murthy Law Firm explores what those memos mean in the hopes that people can be prepared for the process. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/af_cit_memo.mp3 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:03:55 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Current trends regarding POE inspections The current trends with inspection at the Port of Entry, including issues at preclearance, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_sep.mp3 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:29:25 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Brief podcast on CBP searches of devices and personal data at U.S. POEs With reports of heightened scrutiny taking place when people enter and exit the USA, it is now more important than ever to understand what actions Customs and Boarders Patrol (CBP) can take when you enter at the port of entry. One such action is the ability to access your electronic devices and review the content. This brief podcast by a senior attorney at the Murthy Law Firm covers to what extant CBP can access your devices, to help you prepare for your entry into the USA. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/af_ph_border.mp3 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:04:36 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Nonimmigrant L1A / L1B options & tips for RFE responses An overview of the nonimmigrant L1A / L1B options, as well as tips for filing and responding to requests for evidence (RFEs), are discussed here by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_aug.mp3 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:25:49 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Overview of PERM-based green card, including Labor Certification, I-140, and I-485 A basic overview of the PERM-based green card process is discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recorded 02.Jul.2025. Included in this topic are the Labor Certification (ETA 9089 form), I-140 immigrant petition, and I-485 application to adjust status. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_jul.mp3 Wed, 02 July 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:29:01 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm EB1 Overview: Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor / Researcher, & Multinational Executive An overview of employment-based green card options in the EB1 category is offered by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recommended for U.S. employers of foreign nationals. Topics include Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor / Researcher, and Multinational Executive. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_jun.mp3 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:19:28 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Issues faced by non-citizens at POEs after travel abroad Common issues faced by non-citizens when reentering the U.S. after travel abroad are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recommended specifically for employers. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_may.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:23:20 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm A guide for entering the U.S. after international travel Murthy Law Firm attorneys guide nonimmigrants and others on preparation for entering the U.S. at a port of entry in 2025. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/KM_Apr302025.mp3 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:10:57 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Strategies for filing nonimmigrant status when H-1 & L-1 are unavailable Strategies for filing nonimmigrant status when H-1 and L-1 are not available options are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this April 2025 podcast from our series recommended specifically for employers. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_apr.mp3 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:29:01 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Issues that come up at the U.S. Consulate when obtaining a nonimmigrant visa Issues that come up at the U.S. Consulate when obtaining a nonimmigrant visa are discussed by attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm and our affiliate, Murthy Immigration Services, Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, India, in this podcast in our series intended for employers. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_mar.mp3 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:28:28 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm L1A & L1B petitions and best practices for filing them Issues with L1A and L1B petitions and best practices for filing these are discuss by Murthy Law Firm attorneys is this podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/KM_Feb242025.mp3 Mon, 24 FEB 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:10:57 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm What U.S. employers can expect from a USCIS FDNS site visit, including documents compliance to maintain U.S. employers of foreign workers want to know what to expect from a USCIS FDNS site visit and practical tips if an officer shows up on site, including document compliance to maintain. These are discussed in the Feb 2025 podcast produced specifically for employers. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_feb.mp3 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:43 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm STEM OPT training plan compliance and requirements The STEM OPT training plan and how employers and employees can comply with its requirements are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/KM_jan282025.mp3 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:12:47 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm H1B cap registration, H1Bs filings, and RFEs in 2025 H1B cap registration, H1B filings, and Requests for Evidence expected in 2025 are topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this first podcast in the New Year. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2025_jan.mp3 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:26:19 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Strategies for onboarding / offboarding foreign national employees The immigration strategies for onboarding or off boarding a foreign national employee are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this December 2024 podcast recorded for Employers. Timing issues, nonimmigrant and immigrant cases, and retention of documents are included in the discussion. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_dec.mp3 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:30:57 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Effects corporate restructuring can have on immigration petitions The effects of corporate restructuring on immigration petitions are discussed here by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recorded for Employers. Restructuring and its effects on H1B petitions and employment-based green cards (at the labor certification stage, during the I-140 petition, and after the I-140 petition) are discussed. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_nov.mp3 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:30:57 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Late-filed petitions & applications and nunc pro tunc relief Late-filed petitions and applications and nunc pro tunc relief are topics discussed for you by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/KM_oct302024.mp3 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:20:09 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Priority date movement and the Visa Bulletin are discussed, including being ready when priority dates move, how to file a downgrade, and more. Priority date movement and the Visa Bulletin are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast for Employers. Topics include what to have ready when the priority dates move, how to file a downgraded I-140 petition, how to request to transfer the basis to another category, and other matters that arise when applying for the I-485 Application to Adjust Status. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_oct.mp3 Wed, 02 OCT 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:30:57 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm How to qualify for E-1 or E-2 visa Are you wondering how to qualify for an E-1 or E-2 visa? That is the topic of this Q/A session recorded for you by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/KM_sep242024.mp3 Wed, 24 Sep 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:11:16 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Biden’s new parole-in-place program The Biden Administration’s new Keeping Families Together parole-in-place program is the topic of this Q/A session recorded for you by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/KM_sep182024.mp3 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:10:03 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Common visa stamping issues & strategies in consular processing Common visa stamping issues and strategies involved in consular processing are the topic of this Q/A session recorded for you by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/KM_sep112024.mp3 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:15:25 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Potential immigration issues for U.S. employers if Trump is elected in 2024. What are the potential issues for businesses in the area of U.S. immigration law if Trump is elected in 2024? These are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast that is a continuation of our series for U.S. employers. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_sep.mp3 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:30:57 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Suing the government when appropriate with Writs of Mandamus and APA lawsuits for incorrect or long-delayed decisions. Ways for petitioners and applicants to sue the government for incorrect or long delayed decisions are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this 07.Aug.2024 podcast in our series for Employers. Included in the discussion are Writs of Mandamus and lawsuits under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_aug.mp3 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:30:57 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm L1A functional managers, work location changes, & proving specialized knowledge for the L1A/L1B. Trending issues in L1A/L1B filings are under discussion among Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this Employer Podcast. Topics addressed include L1A functional managers, work location changes, and proving specialized knowledge. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_jul.mp3 Wed, 03 July 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:41:17 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Timing when filing H1B extensions and when the labor certification should begin The importance of timing when filing nonimmigrant extensions (i.e. H1B) and when the Labor Certification (i.e. green card) should be started. Examples discussed include government processing times, company layoffs, and change of employers. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_may.mp3 Wed, 08 May 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:14 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Strategies for filing nonimmigrant visas when H-1 and L-1 options are not available Many foreign nationals eagerly await results of the annual H1B lottery. Because there normally are many more applicants than available visas, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies for filing nonimmigrant visas when H-1 and L-1 are not available options. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_apr.mp3 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:41:15 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Employment options for F-1 students Employment options available to F-1 students are the topic Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss in this March 2024 podcast from our series especially for U.S. employers. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_mar.mp3 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:44:42 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Q&A on 60-day grace period for H1Bs navigating job loss Description: This insightful Q&A session offers suggestions to H1B visa holders navigating job loss and the 60-day grace period. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/aud_H1B60day.mp3 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:07:09 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Q&A on AC21 portability and I-140 adjudication Unravel the complexities of AC21 portability and I-140 adjudication with expert insights from Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this exclusive Q&A session. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/aud_ATPAC21.mp3 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:04:32 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Tips to help file and register for the upcoming H1B cap 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 teleconference. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_feb.mp3 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:30:49 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Successes among nonimmigrant cases Compelling success stories related to nonimmigrant status is the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the January 2024 podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2024_jan.mp3 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:37:38 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Assisted Reproductive Technology, as it relates to green cards and citizenship Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), as it relates to green cards and citizenship, is discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the December 2023 podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_dec.mp3 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:23:59 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) and dependent children obtaining green cards The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) and its significance for dependent children obtaining their green cards are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in November 2023. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_nov.mp3 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:27:25 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Visa Bulletin FAQs are discussed. Frequently Asked Questions about the Visa Bulletin are the topic of discussion among Murthy Law Firm attorneys recorded in October 2023. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_oct.mp3 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:28:16 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Strategic options for workers laid off by their employers Options for those whose employment has unexpectedly ended are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in September. The strategies touched upon include change of employer in H1B status, change of status to B, and filing a compelling circumstances EAD. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_sep.mp3 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:28:09 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Impact of criminal issues on those in nonimmigrant status and green card holders The impact of criminal issues like DUI and shoplifting on nonimmigrant status and Lawful Permanent Residence (i.e. green card) are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the podcast that aired 02.Aug.2023. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_aug.mp3 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:49:49 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Impact of multiple H1B cap registrations The impact of multiple H1B cap registrations and legal arguments surrounding this hot topic are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the July 2023 teleconference. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_jul.mp3 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:28:09 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Overview of nonimmigrant L1A/L1B options and tips for filing & responding to RFEs An overview of the nonimmigrant L1A/L1B options, as well as tips for filing and responding to requests for evidence (RFEs), are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the June 2023 podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_jun.mp3 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:44:44 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm F-1 status, how students can avoid status violations, and employment options for F-1 students. F-1 status, how students can avoid violating their F-1 status, and employment options available to F-1 students are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the May 2023 podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_may.mp3 Wed, 03 May 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:45:46 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Strategies and options for filing nonimmigrant visas when H-1 and L-1 are not available options. Many foreign nationals eagerly await results of the annual H1B lottery. Because there normally are many more applicants than available visas, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies for filing nonimmigrant visas when H-1 and L-1 are not available options in this April 2023 podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_apr.mp3 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:34:25 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Recent trends in H1B litigation for consular & USCIS adjudication. Recent trends in H1B litigation for both consular and USCIS adjudication are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the March 2023 teleconference. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_mar.mp3 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:34:25 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Tips and the latest trends from the Biden Administration for the FY24 H1B cap season. Tips for the upcoming (FY2024) H1B cap season, and the latest trends from the Biden Administration, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the February 2023 teleconference. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_feb.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:47:22 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Planning for the New Year, including Public Access Files for H1B petitions and labor certification cases. Beginning of the year planning, such as retention of records for H1B petitions (Public Access Files) and Labor Certification cases (Compliance Files) are discussed by Murthy Law Firm Attorneys. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2023_jan.mp3 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:34:25 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Strategies for change of employer in H1B status, change of status to B, and filing a compelling circumstances EAD. Options for those whose employment has unexpectedly ended are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast from 07.Dec.2022. The strategies discussed include change of employer in H1B status, change of status to B, and filing a compelling circumstances EAD. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_dec.mp3 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:38:01 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Ability to pay for I-140 petitions based on LCs and the I-864 Affidavit of Support for family-based green cards. The ability to pay for I-140 petitions based on labor certifications and the I-864 Affidavit of Support for family-based green cards is discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this 02.Nov.2022 podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_nov.mp3 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:37 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The Oct 2022 Visa Bulletin and future predictions. The October 2022 Visa Bulletin, future predictions for the Visa Bulletin, and documentation required to file an I-485 application are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast from 05.Oct.2022. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_oct.mp3 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:47:05 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Timing issues in H1B & other nonimmigrant extensions, and when to start the PERM process. The impact of timing issues when filing H1B and other nonimmigrant extensions and when the PERM process (i.e. green card) should be started are topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference from 07.Sep.2022. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_sep.mp3 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:18 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm How DUI, shoplifting, etc impact the goal of green card status. The impact of criminal issues (such as DUI and shoplifting) on nonimmigrant status and lawful permanent residence (i.e. green card) is the topic discussed in this teleconference from 08.Aug.2022. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_aug.mp3 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:58 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm J-1 waivers and 2-year home residency requirement for physicians and others J-1 waivers and the two-year home residency requirement for physicians and other occupations are the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference recorded 06.Jul.2022. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_july.mp3 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:38:28 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm L1A/L1B nonimmigrant options and tips on RFEs. An overview of nonimmigrant L1A/L1B options as well as tips for filing and responding to requests for evidence (RFEs) are provided by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference from 01.Jun.2022. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_june.mp3 Wed, 01 June 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:44:32 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Immigration litigation strategies and trends are changing. Recent immigration litigation trends, including how litigation strategies are changing, are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast from 04.May.2022. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_may.mp3 Wed, 04 May 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:44:17 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Strategies for filing nonimmigrant visas when H-1 and L-1 are not available options. Typically, there are many hopeful foreign nationals who eagerly await the results of the annual H1B lottery. Because there normally are many more applicants than there are available visas, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies for filing nonimmigrant visas when H-1 and L-1 are not available options in this podcast recorded 06.Apr.2022. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_april.mp3 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:43:29 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Transferring the basis of the I-485, job portability, EB-3 vs EB-2 upgrade or downgrade, and what it all means. The transfer of underlying basis of employment-based I-485 applications (i.e. interfiling) and AC21 portability provisions while the I-485 application is pending are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference recorded 02.Mar.2022. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_march.mp3 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:32:36 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm H1B cap tips and trends under the Biden Administration include reminders on the registration requirement Tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and the latest trends from the Biden Administration, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the February 2022 teleconference. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_feb.mp3 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:45:40 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Biden Administration trends in Jan 2022 Current trends in the Biden Administration, including USCIS adjudications, visa issuance at the consulates, and issues at ports of entry after traveling abroad are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2022_jan.mp3 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:26:59 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Recent trends in PERM/LC prep and case adjudication The PERM process and recent trends regarding preparation and adjudication of labor certification cases are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this session. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2021_dec.mp3 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:46:03 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Trends with processing times & adjudications of H1Bs, H-4s, and H-4 EADs The latest trends with processing times and adjudications of H1Bs, H-4s, and H-4 EADs are the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this session. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2021_nov.mp3 Wed, 02 Nov 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:30:26 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Oct 2021 Visa Bulletin movement, future predictions, and documentation required for I-485 applications The October 2021 Visa Bulletin, future predictions for the Visa Bulletin, and documentation required to file an I-485 application are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2021_oct.mp3 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:24:44 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Tips & trends to know before government agencies visit H1B/L-1 employer work sites The latest trends and practical tips for when government agencies contact companies regarding compliance with H1B/L-1 petitions are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this 01.Sep.2021 podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2021sept.mp3 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:35:16 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Filing an EB3 'downgrade' I-140 and documentation needed for the I-485 AOS Pros and cons of filing EB3 'downgrade' I-140 petitions and documentation needed for I-485 Adjustment of Status filings are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference from 04.Aug.2021 https://www.murthy.com/podcast/Aug_TeleConf_20210804vn.mp3 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:28:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm ossible filing options when H-1 and L-1 are not available Strategies for filing nonimmigrant visas when H-1 and L-1 are not available options are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/July_TeleConf_2021_vn.mp3 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:41:24 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Recent changes immigration litigation trends under the Biden Administration Recent immigration litigation trends, including how litigation strategies are changing with the Biden Administration, are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this 02 June 2021 podcast. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2021june2_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:45:14 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Updates on immigration policy and procedures in the first few months of the new Biden Administration Updates on immigration policy and procedures in the first few months of the new Biden Administration, including H1B and green card processing, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recorded 05.May.2021. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2021May05teleconf.mp3 Wed, 05 May 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:24:05 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Current trends in consulate and dropbox visa issuance and POE issues after travel Current trends with visa issuance at the consulates and dropbox and issues at the port of entry after travel are the topics for discussion by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2021Apr07_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:36:33 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Overview of the H1B cap registration for FY22, which remains unchanged from FY21. An overview of the H1B cap registration for FY22, which remains the same as last year, is the subject of this discussion by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. They focus on the process taking place from noon, March 9 until noon, March 25, 2021 (Eastern Time, U.S.). https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2021Mar03_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:36:33 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Tips for the H1B cap, as well as trends and reminders for the H1B registration requirement under the new Administration. Tips for the upcoming H1B cap season, and the latest trends from the new Administration, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement are discussed in the February 2021 teleconference. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2021Feb02_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:43:01 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm As the Trump Administration ends and President Biden and his team prepare to begin, Murthy attorneys discuss potential shifts in immigration policy. The remaining immigration policies of President Trump and the Biden Administration’s anticipated immigration plans are the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the first teleconference of 2021. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2021Jan06_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:31:03 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Strategies for employers to consider while hiring H1B workers during the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed by Murthy Law Firm (MLF) attorneys in this December 2020 podcast. Strategies for employers to consider while hiring H1B workers during the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed by Murthy Law Firm (MLF) attorneys in this December 2020 podcast. Based on cases that MLF attorneys have filed since COVID-19 began in March 2020, this discussion includes how to handle on-boarding an H1B worker with status issues, a previous H1B denial, or who has been laid off by the last employer. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2020Dec02_Hiring_H1B_Workers_During_the_Pandemic.mp3 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:49:06 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The proposed new H1B Regulations regarding specialty occupation, employer-employee relationship, and increased vetting of employers who employ H1B workers are discussed in this podcast, recorded following the 2020 election in November. The proposed new H1B Regulations regarding specialty occupation, employer-employee relationship, and increased vetting of employers who employ H1B workers are discussed in this podcast, recorded following the 2020 election in November. Murthy Law Firm attorneys also discuss the Interim Final Rule on higher Department of Labor Prevailing Wages, which effect H1B Labor Condition Application wages and Labor Certification wages for green cards. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2020nov11_newh1b_regulations_prevailing_wages_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:41:09 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The October 2020 Visa Bulletin, future predictions for the Visa Bulletin, and documentation required to file an I-485 application are the NEW topic of discussion for October's teleconference. The October 2020 Visa Bulletin, future predictions for the Visa Bulletin, and documentation required to file an I-485 application are the NEW topic of discussion for October's teleconference. Employer specific issues such as I-140 EB2 to EB3 downgrade cases and future employment will also be discussed. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2020Oct07_Filing-Rush-I-485s-Employers-Perspective.mp3 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:31:24 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm What to do to be ready for ICE or FDNS if they contact your company to check on compliance during the pandemic. The latest trends and practical tips for when government agencies contact you regarding compliance during this pandemic are discussed by Murthy attorneys in this teleconference, which aired 02.Sep.2020. Whether ICE or FDNS contact you to determine your company's compliance with your H-1 and L-1 petitions, you want to be ready. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/2020Sep02_Site-Visits-by-ICEFDNS-during-Pandemic.mp3 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:36:00 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm An update on how COVID-19 has affected U.S. immigration both in the U.S. and at U.S. consulates abroad. Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide an update on how COVID-19 has affected U.S. immigration both in the U.S. and at U.S. consulates, which aired on 05.Aug.2020 as part of our teleconference series for employers and their representatives. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/userthis_aug3_2020.mp3 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:48:00 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm New H1B policy changes that have been impacted by litigation are discussed by attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm. New H1B policy changes that have been impacted by litigation are discussed by attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm. Rescission of USCIS memos and guidance are included in this conversation, which aired on 01.Jul.2020 as part of our teleconference for employers and their representatives. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/July1_teleconf_updated.mp3 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:32:53 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Attorneys discuss the implications of Presidential Proclamation Impacting H1B, L-1, and Certain Other NIV Holders on June 22, 2020. Late 22.Jun.2020, the Trump Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation that impacts individuals applying for certain nonimmigrant visas (NIVs). The travel ban applies to certain NIVs like the H1B, H2B, L-1, certain J holders, and their dependents. Attorneys discuss its implications in this Special Teleconference, which aired 26.Jun.2020. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/Friday_Special.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:32:45 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide an overview of some of these less prominent work visa categories. Many employers are familiar with the H1B and L-1 nonimmigrant visa programs, but there are other visa categories that, in the right circumstances, may offer U.S. employers additional options for hiring foreign national workers. Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide an overview of some of these less prominent work visa categories. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/060320_othernonimmigrantoptions_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:52:16 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Immigration Litigation Trends Against the Government With arbitrary denials of H1B cases on the rise since 2017, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss litigation trends and strategies to sue the federal government. Denials for other case types, such as H-4 EAD and L, are also discussed. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/050620_immigration_litigation_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 06 May 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:42:45 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Immigration, Options, Presidential Proclamation and Covid-19 Sheela Murthy, President and CEO of the Murthy law Firm, is joined by Managing Attorney Aron Finkelstein for a lively and engaging discussion in this podcast regarding immigration options for individuals and families in the COVID-19 climate. The conversation was recorded specifically for an Indian TV channel. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/covid19andban_april22.mp3 Wed, 30 Apr 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:42:37 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Tips for filing H1B cap petitions during COVID-19 Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss practical and safe tips for filing H1B cap petitions during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/040820StrategiesFilingH1BCapDuringCOVID19_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 08 April 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News and Politics no 00:46:06 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm COVID-19 and U.S. immigration. Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm will hold a special teleconference and will discuss the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on U.S. immigration. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/032520_coronavirus_impacts_usimmigration_teconf.mp3 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:36 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The Public Charge Rule Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the Public Charge rule in effect as of 24.Feb.2020, with emphasis on the Form I-129, Form I-485, and at consulates abroad, in this teleconference that aired on March 4, 2020. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/030420_publicchargerule_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:29:11 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide an overview of the H1B cap pre-registration, what it means, and the process. In this special teleconference for employers, which aired on February 20, 2020, Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide an overview of the H1B cap. Discussion focuses on the new H1B cap pre-registration, what it means, and the process. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/022020_pre_registration_teleconf.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2020 -0500 News & Politics no 00:28:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters related to various types of employment authorization for students in F-1 status. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters related to various types of employment authorization for students in F-1 status, including CPT and OPT (both the initial 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM extension), placement of F-1 student workers at third-party sites, and employer obligation. Common issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B are also topics in this teleconference. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/020520_CPTOPTTransitiontoH1B_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:31:16 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss tips for the upcoming H1B cap season In this January 8, 2020, teleconference for employers and their representatives, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and the latest trends from the current Administration, including details on the new H1B registration requirement. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/010820_H1BCapPetitionsPracticalTipsforFiling_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:40:21 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Year-end planning is the topic for the final teleconference of 2019 Year-end planning is the topic for the final teleconference of 2019. Murthy Law Firm attorneys join Sheela Murthy to discuss matters including the retention of records for H1B petitions (public access files) and labor certification cases (compliance files). They look to the year ahead in maintaining documentation and planning financially for immigration. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/120419_YearEndPlanningImmigrationCompliance_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:38:03 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm An in-depth analysis of the Retention of EB1, EB2, and EB3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers. An in-depth analysis of the "Retention of EB1, EB2, and EB3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers" regulation, which was published in January 2017, is discussed by Murthy attorneys. They touch on strategies and hidden gems for retaining and onboarding employees during these difficult times for immigrants during the Trump Administration. The discussion focuses on nonimmigrant grace periods, calculating the period of H1B stay, and the effect of I-140 withdrawals by employers in this teleconference. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/110619_AnalysisofJanuary2017Regulations_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:49:59 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies on how multinational companies can fast-track their most valuable L1B and L1A employees to permanent resident status Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies on how multinational companies can fast-track their most valuable L1B and L1A employees to permanent resident status (commonly referred to as a green card), so that they can use their services beyond the 5-year and 7-year limits. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/100219_Retaining_Top_Talent_for_Managers_and_Executives_Teleconference.mp3 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:25:09 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The maintenance of status issues for employees in F-1 status and H1B status. The maintenance of status issues for employees in F-1 status and H1B status and the latest trends from the current Administration is the topic Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss in this teleconference. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/090419_Hiring%20Issues%20for%20F1H1B%20Workers_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:40:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Trump immigration policy memos over the last year are the topic in this teleconference. Trump immigration policy memos over the last year are the topic in this teleconference that aired August 07, 2019. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the impact of these memos on employment and family-based immigration. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/080719_RecapofTrumpPolicyMemosWithinthePastYear_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:34:11 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm An overview of immigration issues related to employees traveling to the United States from abroad is provided in this teleconference An overview of immigration issues related to employees traveling to the United States from abroad is provided in this teleconference from July 3, 2019. Discussed are situations employees may face, including extreme vetting, visa processing, and what happens during the immigration inspection process by U.S. Customs & Border Protection. Murthy Law Firm attorneys address immigration concerns of employers awaiting the return of workers who are abroad. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/070319_VisaIssuesForEmployers_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:42:14 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This is subtitle Recent trends in requests for evidence (RFEs) for H1B petitions after cap season are discussed in this teleconference from June 5, 2019. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm touch on issues related to the right to control, specialty occupations, CPT & OPT, etc, and provide tips for preparing a strong RFE response. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/060519_H1BrfesAndIssues.mp3 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:42:32 immigration, visas, green card,  h1b, Murthy Law Firm Recent adjudication trends in the PERM / Green Card process, and in U.S. naturalization. Recent adjudication trends in the PERM / Green Card process, and in U.S. naturalization, are the focus of this teleconference from May 01, 2019. A continuation of our series designed for employers and their representatives, Murthy Law Firm attorneys turn their attention to shifts in adjudications and processes, to provide guidance on methods for overcoming issues. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/050119_PERM-GCandCitUpdates_teleconf.mp3 Wed, 01 May 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:35:52 immigration, visas, green card,  h1b, Murthy Law Firm The latest trends and practical tips for when government agencies show up at your door are discussed by Murthy attorneys in this teleconference The latest trends and practical tips for when government agencies show up at your door are discussed by Murthy attorneys in this teleconference. Whether ICE or FDNS come to determine your company’s compliance with your H-1 and L-1 petitions, you want to be ready. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/040319_SiteVisitsAndCompliance_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:34:46 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Many employers are familiar with the H1B and L-1 nonimmigrant visa programs, but there are other visa categories. Many employers are familiar with the H1B and L-1 nonimmigrant visa programs, but there are other visa categories that, in the right circumstances, may offer U.S. employers additional options for hiring foreign national workers. Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide an overview of some of these less prominent work visa categories. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/030619_OtherNonimmOPtions-Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:37:48 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters related to various types of employment authorization for students in F-1 status. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters related to various types of employment authorization for students in F-1 status, including CPT and OPT (both the initial 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM extension), placement of F-1 student workers at third-party sites, employer obligations, and how to avoid unlawful presence based on the new USCIS Policy Memo. Common issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B are also topics in this teleconference. https://www.murthy.com/podcast/020619_CPT-OPT&TransToH1B_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:44:14 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and the latest trends from the current Administration. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and the latest trends from the current Administration. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/010219_H1BCapPetitions-Tips4Filing_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:46:01 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm discuss year-end planning, such as retention of records for H1B petitions etc. Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm discuss year-end planning, such as retention of records for H1B petitions (Public Access Files) and labor certification cases (compliance files) in this teleconference from December 5, 2018. They look to the year ahead in maintaining documentation and planning financially for immigration. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/120518_YrEndPlanning-ImmigrationComplianceFiles_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:41:26 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys continue the discussion of the Trump Administration's ongoing regulatory and policy changes with employment-based immigration. Murthy Law Firm attorneys continue the discussion of the Trump Administration's ongoing regulatory and policy changes with employment-based immigration, in the second part of this teleconference. Sheela Murthy leads a discussion of the latest impacts, consequences, and strategies to deal with this uncertain environment. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/110718_AnalyzingLatestRegsAndPoliciesPt2_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:36:29 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Recent changes to the PERM/Green Card process and citizenship adjudications are the topic of this teleconference. Recent changes to the PERM/Green Card process and citizenship adjudications are the topic of this teleconference from October 3, 2018. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss trends and changes to adjudications and processes, and provide guidance on how to overcome problems. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/100318_PermGreenCardAndCitizenship_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:47:46 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Getting an L-1 petition approved has never been more challenging. Yet, there are steps companies can take to improve their chances with these filings. Getting an L-1 petition approved has never been more challenging. Yet, there are steps companies can take to improve their chances with these filings. Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide tips in this teleconference from September 5, 2018, for responding to L-1 RFEs. They also discuss issues that employers should keep in mind, in the event an L-1 petition is denied. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/090518_L1StrategeiesForRFEs-Denials_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:40:58 immigration, visas, green card,  h1b, Murthy Law Firm The Trump Administration continues to push for changes to those in nonimmigrant status and the U.S. employment-based immigration system. The Trump Administration continues to push for changes to those in nonimmigrant status and the U.S. employment-based immigration system. Though legislative wins have been tough to come by, the Administration has had more luck reforming immigration rules through memos and regulations. Sheela Murthy leads a discussion on some of the latest actions. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/080118_AnalyzingLatestRegsPoliciesPt1_Teleconf.mp3 Day, 01 Aug 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:38:28 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference provides an overview of immigration issues related to employees traveling to the United States from abroad. This teleconference provides an overview of immigration issues related to employees traveling to the United States from abroad. Discussed are situations employees may face, including extreme vetting, visa processing, and what happens during the immigration inspection process by U.S. Customs & Border Protection. Murthy Law Firm attorneys address immigration concerns of employers awaiting the return of workers who are abroad. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/071118_CBP&TravelIssuesForEmployees.mp3 Day, 11 Jul 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:44:00 immigration, visas, green card,  h1b, Murthy Law Firm The focus of this teleconference is recent trends in requests for evidence (RFEs) for H1B petitions after cap season. The focus of this teleconference is recent trends in requests for evidence (RFEs) for H1B petitions after cap season. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss issues related to CPT & OPT, right to control, specialty occupation, Level I, etc, and provide tips for preparing a strong RFE response. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/060618_H1BRFEsIssues_Teleconf.mp3 Day, 06 Jun 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:50:47 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The Trump Administration continues to push for changes to the U.S. employment-based immigration system. The Trump Administration continues to push for changes to the U.S. employment-based immigration system. Though legislative wins have been tough to come by, the Administration has had more luck reforming immigration rules through memos and regulations. Sheela Murthy leads a discussion on some of the latest actions since President Trump took office. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/050218_TrumpsImmigrationImpact_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 02 May 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:30:40 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss a recent change in the USCIS's interpretation of the STEM OPT rule. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss a recent change in the USCIS's interpretation of the STEM OPT rule with regard to third-party placements. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/050718_3rdPartyPlacement4STEMoptWorkers_SpecialTeleconf.mp3 Mon, 07 May 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:32:18 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide practical tips for when government agencies show up at your door Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide practical tips and discuss best practices for when government agencies, such as ICE or FDNS, show up at your door to determine your company’s compliance with your H-1 and L-1 petitions. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/040418_GovtComesKnocking_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:37:28 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters related to various types of employment authorization for students in F-1 status. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters related to various types of employment authorization for students in F-1 status, including CPT and OPT (both the initial 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM extension), placement of F-1 student workers at third-party sites, employer obligations, and more. Common issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B are also topics in this teleconference. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/030718_CPT-OPTTransitionToH1B_Teleconf.mp3 Wednesday, 7 Mar 2018 11:41:00 -0500 News & Politics no 00:38:29 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Due to the urgent nature of this special teleconference, it has been prerecorded and we are making the information available to everyone before the teleconference airs on February 28th Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the impact of the troubling new USCIS policy memo on third-party placements in H1B petitions, and how employers should be prepared to address the requirements in their future H1B filings. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/022618_NewUSCISMemo&HowAffectsH1bFilling_SpTeleconf.mp3 Tuesday, 27 Feb 2018 11:41:00 -0500 News & Politics no 00:42:19 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The fiscal year 2019 H1B cap season is discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference. The fiscal year 2019 H1B cap season is discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference. Included topics are issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B, USCIS quota and fee requirements, Level 1 Wage and Specialty Occupation, and matters important to IT companies with workers at third-party sites. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/020718_H1BCapSubjectPetitions_PracticalTips_Teleconf.mp3 Wednesday, 07 Feb 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:45:21 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the fate of the program that allows certain H-4 spouses to apply for employment authorization documents (EADs). Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the fate of the program that allows certain H-4 spouses to apply for employment authorization documents (EADs). This special teleconference held on January 9, 2018 for members of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA), is now being made available for all stakeholders who rely on MurthyDotCom to stay informed about the U.S. immigration system. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/010918_H4EADUnderTheTrumpAdministration_TeleconfLive.mp3 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:23:01 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm I-9 issues are the center of discussion in this teleconference from the Murthy Law Firm. Included topics relate to employer compliance with requirements for completing and maintaining the I-9 form. I-9 issues are the center of discussion in this teleconference from the Murthy Law Firm. Included topics relate to employer compliance with requirements for completing and maintaining the I-9 form. Specifically addressed are matters surrounding H1B and other nonimmigrant workers, and the most recent version of the I-9. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/010318_NewI-9FormCompliance_TeleconfPlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:23:05 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The prevailing wage determination - is the focus of our October 2017 teleconference in this series designed for employers and their representatives. One of the first steps in the PERM green card process - the prevailing wage determination - is the focus of our October 2017 teleconference in this series designed for employers and their representatives. In the PERM green card process, employers are required to commit to a salary that either meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the sponsored position as determined by the Department of Labor. Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm discuss fundamentals of the prevailing wage request and current adjudication trends, and provide guidance on how to overcome issues when seeking a prevailing wage determination for the green card process. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/100417_GCPrevailingWageDetsAndRec_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:33:56 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Included topics are matters related to remaining compliant with the various laws and regulations regarding payment of wages. Included topics are matters related to remaining compliant with the various laws and regulations regarding payment of wages that come into play when your company employs H1B workers, as Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss DOL wage and hour issues in this teleconference for employers and their representatives. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/110117_Compliance_DOLWageAndHourIssues_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 01 Nov 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:29:38 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm U.S. companies with the need for foreign national workers are typically familiar with the H1B and L-1 visa categories. U.S. companies with the need for foreign national workers are typically familiar with the H1B and L-1 visa categories. But there is an entire ‘alphabet soup’ of work visa options that may meet an employer’s needs in certain circumstances. In this teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys cover a number of different categories, including E-1, E-2, J, O, P, R, and TN. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/120617_OtherNonimmigrantOptions_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:42:59 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The focus of this teleconference is recent trends in requests for evidence (RFEs) for H1B petitions after cap season. The focus of this teleconference is recent trends in requests for evidence (RFEs) for H1B petitions after cap season. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss issues related to the computer programmer job classification, CPT & OPT, right to control, specialty occupation, etc, and provide tips for preparing a strong RFE response. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/070517_H1BRFEsAndIssues_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:49:15 immigration, visas, green card,  h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss AC21, including H1B and green card portability in this teleconference. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss AC21, including H1B and green card portability in this teleconference. Topics discussed also include more recent changes, such as the January 2017 regulation, including grace periods for H1B holders and the Supplement J for certain I-485 applications. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/080517_AC21-H1BAnd GreenCardPortabiityIssues_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:38:49 immigration, visas, green card,  h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the L1A Executive or Manager and L1B Specialized Knowledge categories in this teleconference. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the L1A Executive or Manager and L1B Specialized Knowledge categories in this teleconference. Included topics are the types of employees who may qualify for one of the L-1 nonimmigrant categories and tips for identifying a successful case, as well as recent trends in the USCIS adjudications of L-1 petitions. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/090617_L1A-L1BAndTheirComplexities_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:35:13 immigration, visas, green card,  h1b, Murthy Law Firm Workplace enforcement trends under the new Administration. Workplace enforcement trends under the new Administration, as well as review strategies and tips for avoiding violations, proper internal auditing, and other best practices are the topics Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss in this June 2017 teleconference.. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/060717_InvestigationsOfUSEmployersByFeds_Teleconf.mp3 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:46:10 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm When it comes to immigration policy, the Trump Administration clearly views compliance and investigations as two top priorities. When it comes to immigration policy, the Trump Administration clearly views compliance and investigations as two top priorities. Any business that employs foreign national workers now, more than ever, must ensure that it is taking proactive steps to remain in compliance and not run afoul of the various requirements imposed on employers. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/051017_BusinessImmEraOfCompliancePt1_SpTeleconf.mp3 Wed, 10 May 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:33:15 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm When it comes to immigration policy, the Trump Administration clearly views compliance and investigations as two top priorities. When it comes to immigration policy, the Trump Administration clearly views compliance and investigations as two top priorities. Any business that employs foreign national workers now, more than ever, must ensure that it is taking proactive steps to remain in compliance and not run afoul of the various requirements imposed on employers. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/051717_BusinessImmEraOfCompliancePt2_SpTeleconfPlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 17 May 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:21:58 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm When it comes to immigration policy, the Trump Administration clearly views compliance and investigations as two top priorities. When it comes to immigration policy, the Trump Administration clearly views compliance and investigations as two top priorities. Any business that employs foreign national workers now, more than ever, must ensure that it is taking proactive steps to remain in compliance and not run afoul of the various requirements imposed on employers. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/052417_BusinessImmEraOfCompliancePt3_SpTeleconfPlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 24 May 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:23:55 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In this teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the effects of the Trump Administration’s immigration policies on visa adjudications overseas and processing at the ports of entry. In this teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the effects of the Trump Administration’s immigration policies on visa adjudications overseas and processing at the ports of entry. They explore the latest trends at the Department of State and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and their impact on visa applicants and travelers, as well as strategies to help avoid or mitigate potential problems. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/050317_VisaAndTravelIssues_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 03 May 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:53:10 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Just as this year's H1B cap season began, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) unexpectedly released a policy memorandum that calls into question whether the position of computer programmer qualifies as a specialty occupation for H1B purposes. Just as this year's H1B cap season began, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) unexpectedly released a policy memorandum that calls into question whether the position of computer programmer qualifies as a specialty occupation for H1B purposes. The memo generated tremendous anxiety and confusion among stakeholders. To that end, the Murthy Law Firm provides this special teleconference, where attorneys discuss the meaning of the memo, and the steps H1B employers may be able to take to improve their chances of getting these H1B petitions approved. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/041217_USCISmemoOnH1Bpetitions_SpTeleconf.mp3 Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:17:26 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In his first week in Office, President Trump signed several Executive Orders regarding immigration and more changes appear to be on the horizon. In his first week in Office, President Trump signed several Executive Orders regarding immigration and more changes appear to be on the horizon. In this teleconference, Sheela Murthy is joined by other Murthy Law Firm attorneys, as they discuss changes already implemented and those that may occur based on Executive Orders. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/040517_ImplementationOfExecutiveOrders_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:00 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters related to various types of employment authorization for students. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters related to various types of employment authorization for students in F-1 status, including CPT and OPT (both the initial 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM extension), placement of F-1 student workers at third-party sites, employer obligations, and more. Common issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B are also discussed. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/030117_EmployingF-1Students_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:45:40 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the FY2018 H1B cap season in this February 2017 teleconference. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the FY2018 H1B cap season in this February 2017 teleconference. Included topics are issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B, USCIS quota and fee requirements, and matters important to IT companies with workers at third-party sites. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/020117_H1bCap-SubjectPetitions_TeleconfPlusIntroPlusAddendum.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:53:05 -0500 News & Politics no 00:41:11 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017, marks the beginning of an uncertain time in U.S. immigration law. The inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017, marks the beginning of an uncertain time in U.S. immigration law. In the absence of specific proposals from the transition team, many anxiously wonder what U.S. immigration law will look like under the new administration. In this first teleconference of 2017, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss some possible changes, and related timelines, that could impact U.S. employers. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/010417_PossibleImmigrtionPolicyShifts_TeleconfPlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:51:01 -0500 News & Politics no 00:45:26 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference focuses on the 24-month STEM OPT extension rule that went into effect May 10, 2016. This teleconference focuses on the 24-month STEM OPT extension rule that went into effect May 10, 2016. Attorneys at Murthy Law Firm provide a general overview of the STEM OPT rule, discuss various employer obligations and requirements, and provide practical advice on developing a company-wide training policy and completing an I-983 training plan for individual student trainees. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/120716_FormI983TrainingPlanForSTEMOPTStudents.mp3 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:15:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:44:00 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference discusses important new changes to the rules governing the immigrant and nonimmigrant visa programs, with a focus on how these changes may affect employers. This teleconference discusses important new changes to the rules governing the immigrant and nonimmigrant visa programs, with a focus on how these changes may affect employers. Portions of the final regulation ("Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers") to be covered include the ‘I-140 EAD rule,’ the provisions related to continued validity of I-140s following employer withdrawals, and nonimmigrant grace periods. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/112316_OverviewOfFinalRegulationForHighSkilledWorkersPlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:13:39 -0500 News & Politics no 00:46:05 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In this teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the visa application process at U.S. consular posts overseas. In this teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the visa application process at U.S. consular posts overseas. They explore the latest trends in the visa process, including administrative processing, interview waivers, visa revocations, and more. They also provide tips and strategies for avoiding common problems and helping the process to go smoothly. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/110216_VisaIssuesAtTheConsulate_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:45:11 -0400 News & Politics no 00:38:59 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference reviews current issues and recent trends that may arise in Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (form I-140) process adjudications. This teleconference reviews current issues and recent trends that may arise in Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (form I-140) process adjudications. The mechanics and mysteries of an I-140 filing are explained, including how to present an acceptable and approvable case to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). Based on their experience with the I-140 process, attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm will share recommendations and insights for completing this complex stage on the path toward an employee's green card. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/100516_TipsForI-140Filings_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:51:34 -0400 News & Politics no 00:37:29 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference focuses on good-faith recruitment of U.S. workers during the PERM labor certification process This teleconference focuses on good-faith recruitment of U.S. workers during the PERM labor certification process. In the PERM process, employers are required to make sure that there are not sufficient U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available for the work to be undertaken. Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm discuss the recruitment process and discuss current U.S. Department of Labor trends regarding recruitment, specifically issues raised in audit requests. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/090716_RecruitmentInPERMCases_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:50:12 -0400 News & Politics no 00:29:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The focus of this teleconference is recent trends in requests for evidence (RFEs) for H1B petitions after cap season. The focus of this teleconference is recent trends in requests for evidence (RFEs) for H1B petitions after cap season. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss issues related to CPT & OPT, right to control, specialty occupation, etc, and provide tips for preparing a strong RFE response. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/080316_H1bRFETrends_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:53:22 -0400 News & Politics no 00:35:33 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys focus on one of the first steps in the PERM green card process: the prevailing wage determination. Murthy Law Firm attorneys focus on one of the first steps in the PERM green card process: the prevailing wage determination. In the PERM green card process, employers are required to commit to a salary that either meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the sponsored position as determined by the Department of Labor. Murthy attorneys discuss fundamentals of the prevailing wage request and current adjudication trends, and provide guidance on how to overcome issues when seeking a prevailing wage determination for the green card process. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/070616_PrevailingWageDetermination_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 06 Jul 2016 11:51:50 -0400 News & Politics no 00:38:55 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The focuses of this teleconference is investigations of employers of foreign workers by U.S. federal agencies. The focuses of this teleconference is investigations of employers of foreign workers by U.S. federal agencies. The past several years have seen increased investigations of foreign workers and more cooperation and information sharing between the federal agencies. Immigration enforcement, reform, and protections for U.S. workers are topics of interest. Murthy Law Firm attorneys unpack complex workplace enforcement issues and discuss strategies and tips for avoiding violations, proper internal auditing, and other best practices. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/060116_InvestigationsOfUSEmployers_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:50:20 -0400 News & Politics no 00:32:51 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The new final rule for Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 students with certain STEM degrees is scheduled to go into effect on May 10, 2016. The new final rule for Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 students with certain STEM degrees is scheduled to go into effect on May 10, 2016. In the May 4, 2016 teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss some important aspects of this new rule and what the changes mean for employers. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/050416_NewRulesForSTEMOPTExt_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 04 May 2016 15:55:56 -0400 News & Politics no 00:34:47 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The hidden perils of the PERM labor certification process, as it relates to the completion of the ETA 9089 form, are discussed in the April 6, 2016 teleconference. The hidden perils of the PERM labor certification process, as it relates to the completion of the ETA 9089 form, are discussed in the April 6, 2016 teleconference. Murthy Law Firm attorneys explain some of the issues commonly encountered by employers when preparing the form, and offer tips for the successful completion of the ETA 9089 labor certification application, including being prepared for an audit. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/040616_PerilsOfPerm_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 15:54:40 -0400 News & Politics no 00:37:50 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm An overview of the immigration regulations and policy guidance governing F-1 nonimmigrant status, as it pertains to employment, and transitioning to H1B status is provided in this teleconference from March 3, 2016. An overview of the immigration regulations and policy guidance governing F-1 nonimmigrant status, as it pertains to employment, and transitioning to H1B status is provided in this teleconference from March 3, 2016. These rules govern most common scenarios frequently encountered by companies employing F-1 students pursuant to Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT), as well as sponsoring F-1 students for H1B status. Murthy attorneys explain the importance of becoming familiar with F-1 processes and procedures to avoid and/or address potential problems before they arise. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/030216_EmployingF1Students_Teleconf.mp3 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:53:10 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:15 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the FY2016 H1B cap season in this February 3, 2016 teleconference. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the FY2016 H1B cap season in this February 3, 2016 teleconference. Included topics are issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B, USCIS quota and fee requirements, and matters important to IT companies with workers at third-party sites. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/020316_H1bCap-SubjectPetitions_TeleconfPlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:51:09 -0500 News & Politics no 00:45:24 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm More than a year after President Obama proposed a number of new immigration initiatives, some changes have been implemented, and more changes appear to be on the horizon. More than a year after President Obama proposed a number of new immigration initiatives, some changes have been implemented, and more changes appear to be on the horizon. In our January 6, 2016 teleconference, Sheela Murthy is joined by other Murthy Law Firm attorneys, as they discuss changes already implemented and those that may occur during Mr. Obama's last year in office. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/010616_HowThePresidentsExecAct_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:48:56 -0500 News & Politics no 00:40:55 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In this teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss challenges individuals sometimes face when applying for visas and traveling to the United States. In this teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss challenges individuals sometimes face when applying for visas and traveling to the United States. They share success stories concerning obstacles at U.S. consulates and ports of entry. They also provide strategies to avoid common problems during the visa interview and border inspection. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/120215_VisasAndTravelSuccess_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 02 Dec 2015 10:47:24 -0500 News & Politics no 00:41:11 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives reviews the latest I-140 trends, and discusses strategies for successfully filing immigrant petitions for skilled & professional workers (EB3). This teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives reviews the latest I-140 trends, and discusses strategies for successfully filing immigrant petitions for skilled & professional workers (EB3), and professionals with advanced degrees and/or exceptional ability (EB2). The experienced attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm share practice pointers for employers who are sponsoring workers in these green card categories, and provide insight on overcoming common issues that come up in requests for evidence (RFEs), notices of intent to deny (NOIDs), and notices of intent to revoke (NOIRs). http://www.murthy.com/podcast/110415_I-140Overview%26RecentTrends-Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 04 Nov 2015 10:46:15 -0500 News & Politics no 00:29:24 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In our October 7, 2015 teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss recent trends in the USCIS adjudications of H1B petitions and offer practical tips for employers of H1B workers. In our October 7, 2015 teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss recent trends in the USCIS adjudications of H1B petitions and offer practical tips for employers of H1B workers. Our attorneys share tips for responding to tricky requests for evidence (RFEs) and how to best avoid RFEs in the first place. They offer examples of when amended H1B petitions should be filed and when an existing labor condition application may be reused. They also explain strategies for preparing for the H1B lottery in April 2016. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/100715_H1BTrends%26PracticalTips_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 10:45:12 -0400 News & Politics no 00:34:44 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The September 2, 2015 teleconference focuses on good faith recruitment of U.S. workers during the PERM labor certification process. The September 2, 2015 teleconference focuses on good faith recruitment of U.S. workers during the PERM labor certification process. In the PERM process, employers are required to make sure that there are not sufficient U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available for the work to be undertaken. Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm discuss the recruitment process and focus on current U.S. Department of Labor trends regarding recruitment, specifically issues raised in audit requests. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/090215_RecruitmentIssuesDuringLCProcess_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:42:29 -0400 News & Politics no 00:29:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The August 5, 2015 teleconference in this series focuses on recent trends in requests for evidence for H1B petitions. The August 5, 2015 teleconference in this series focuses on recent trends in requests for evidence for H1B petitions. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss maintenance of status, OPT, control, and specialty occupation issues as well as practical tips for preparing a strong response to a request for evidence. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/080515_H1B%20RFE%20issues.mp3 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:17:20 -0400 News & Politics no 00:35:57 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The July 1, 2015 teleconference in this series designed for employers and their representatives is focused on one of the first steps in the PERM green card process. The July 1, 2015 teleconference in this series designed for employers and their representatives is focused on one of the first steps in the PERM green card process: the prevailing wage determination. In the PERM green card process, employers are required to commit to a salary that either meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the sponsored position as determined by the Department of Labor. Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm discuss fundamentals of the prevailing wage request and current adjudication trends, and provide guidance on how to overcome issues when seeking a prevailing wage determination for the green card process. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/070115_Prevailing%20Wage%20Determination%20Issues.mp3 Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:13:36 -0400 News & Politics no 00:32:24 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The June 3, 2015 teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives provides an overview of common issues related to upgrading from EB3 to EB2. The June 3, 2015 teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives provides an overview of common issues related to upgrading from EB3 to EB2. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss educational equivalency issues, priority date retention, and the use of exceptional ability to qualify for an EB2 upgrade. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/060315-Upgrading%20from%20EB3%20to%20EB2.mp3 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 15:47:09 -0400 News & Politics no 00:38:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The third and final teleconference in our series designed for F-1 students addresses common issues and questions encountered by F-1 students at the end of their program of study. The third and final teleconference in our series designed for F-1 students addresses common issues and questions encountered by F-1 students at the end of their program of study. Students learn the requirements for OPT and receive helpful hints and advice on how to avoid certain problems with the OPT application and employment. In addition, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss travel at the end of the school year and program of study, transition to H1B status, and related matters. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/051215-OPT%20Travel%20and%20Transition%20to%20H1B.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2015 15:49:41 -0400 News & Politics no 00:30:48 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The May 6, 2015 teleconference in our monthly series designed to help businesses understand and work within U.S. immigration law focuses on investigations of employers of foreign workers by U.S. federal agencies. The May 6, 2015 teleconference in our monthly series designed to help businesses understand and work within U.S. immigration law focuses on investigations of employers of foreign workers by U.S. federal agencies. The past several years have seen a trend toward increased cooperation and information sharing between federal agencies, which has led to an environment in which one investigation can lead to another, triggering a chain of events possibly resulting in serious penalties for employers. With recent government actions grabbing headlines, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies and tips for avoiding violations, proper internal auditing, and best practices. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/050615-Investigations%20of%20US%20Employers%20by%20Federal%20Agencies.mp3 Wed, 06 May 2015 15:50:47 -0400 News & Politics no 00:35:15 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This special April 22, 2015, teleconference by attorneys of the Murthy Law Firm is added to our series for employers and their representatives. This special April 22, 2015, teleconference by attorneys of the Murthy Law Firm is added to our series for employers and their representatives. Discussed is the impact of the recent USCIS decision, Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC, which requires the filing of H1B amendments when there are geographic changes to H1B worker locations. After condoning the practice of moving H1B workers with certification of a new labor condition application, the USCIS now will require changes by H1B employers, especially those in the IT technology sector. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/042215_USCIS%20Requires%20Amended%20H1B_SpecialTeleconf.mp3 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:37:59 -0400 News & Politics no 00:12:49 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Sheela Murthy and other Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the new regulation that will finally allow certain H-4 spouses to apply for employment authorization documents (EADs). Sheela Murthy and other Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the new regulation that will finally allow certain H-4 spouses to apply for employment authorization documents (EADs). The information in this presentation has been designed to complement the information provided in our MurthDotCom NewsBrief, "Overview of the New H-4 EAD Rule." http://www.murthy.com/podcast/040715_FAQs%20Regarding%20New%20H4EAD%20Rule_SpecialTeleconf.mp3 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:36:04 -0400 News & Politics no 00:19:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The April 1, 2015 teleconference in our series designed for employers and their representatives discusses the hidden perils of the PERM labor certification process. The April 1, 2015 teleconference in our series designed for employers and their representatives discusses the hidden perils of the PERM labor certification process as it relates to the completion of the ETA 9089 form. Murthy Law Firm attorneys explain some of the issues commonly encountered by employers when preparing the form, and offer tips for the successful completion of the ETA 9089 labor certification application, including being prepared for an audit. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/040115_PerilsOfPERM_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:33:30 -0400 News & Politics no 00:37:23 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Our March 4, 2015 teleconference in this series designed for employers and their representatives, addresses H1B "cap" cases. Our March 4, 2015 teleconference in this series designed for employers and their representatives, addresses H1B "cap" cases. We at the Murthy Law Firm are already preparing H1B petitions for new workers to be filed in April 2015. In the teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the annual quota system and requirements for filing H1B cap-subject petitions. The session also addresses issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B, including the cap gap, USCIS fee requirements, and matters important to IT consulting companies that assign workers to third-party sites. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/030415_H1B%20Cap-Subject%20Petitions_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:29:12 -0500 News & Politics no 00:36:55 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The second teleconference (from February 24, 2015) in our series designed for F-1 students, addresses the requirements for curricular practical training (CPT), etc. The second teleconference (from February 24, 2015) in our series designed for F-1 students, addresses the requirements for curricular practical training (CPT), exceptions to the full-time enrollment requirement, distance learning limitations, and special circumstances requiring authorization from the DSO or USCIS. The teleconference provides common examples of situations that Murthy Law Firm attorneys have encountered in their practice representing students before the USCIS. The teleconference also provides helpful advice on avoiding problems before they arise and minimizing the negative consequences of problems and issues if they do occur. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/022415_CPT%20and%20Beyond-Avoiding%20Pitfalls_Teleconf.mp3 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:22:56 -0500 News & Politics no 00:31:19 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Our February 2015 teleconference in this series provides an overview of F-1 nonimmigrant status, common scenarios frequently encountered by companies employing F-1 students. Our February 2015 teleconference in this series provides an overview of F-1 nonimmigrant status, common scenarios frequently encountered by companies employing F-1 students pursuant to Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT), as well as sponsoring F-1 students for H1B status. The teleconference explains the importance of becoming familiar with F-1 processes and procedures to avoid and/or address potential problems before they arise. Copyright © 2015, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved http://www.murthy.com/podcast/020415_Employing%20F-1%20Students%20-%20CPT%3AOPT%20%26%20Transition%20to%20H1B_Teleconf.mp3 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 13:28:23 -0500 News & Politics no 00:41:39 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In our December 3, 2014 teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys continue their discussion of consular issues that was begun in our October 2014 teleconference. In our December 3, 2014 teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys continue their discussion of consular issues that was begun in our October 2014 teleconference. They share travel tips for employees leaving the United States to apply for visas, and examples of visa applications that went smoothly and those with problems that prompted delays. Strategies for employers to avoid visa delays and get employees back to work are also explained. Copyright © 2014, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved http://www.murthy.com/podcast/120314_TravelTips_Teleconf%20PlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:33:42 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:58 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The November 5, 2014 teleconference in our monthly series provides employers working on green card cases with practical tips for the recruitment portion of the labor certification process. The November 5, 2014 teleconference in our monthly series provides employers working on green card cases with practical tips for the recruitment portion of the labor certification process. The law requires green card-sponsoring employers to make sure there are no U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available for the offered position. Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm discuss the recruitment process and focus on current Department of Labor trends. Copyright © 2014, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved http://www.murthy.com/podcast/110514_PracticalTips4GC-SponEmps_Teleconf%20PlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:32:21 -0500 News & Politics no 00:34:42 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Our October 21, 2014 teleconference for students provides an overview of immigration regulations and policy guidance governing F-1 nonimmigrant status. Our October 21, 2014 teleconference for students provides an overview of immigration regulations and policy guidance governing F-1 nonimmigrant status. It is important for F-1 students to understand and comply with complex rules in order to maintain valid status in the U.S. These rules govern most daily aspects of student life, including academic study, class enrollment, employment, travel, financial ability, and practical training, among others. A clear understanding of the basics for maintaining F-1 status is important in order to recognize and address potential problems as soon as they arise. Copyright © 2014, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved http://www.murthy.com/podcast/102114_OverviewF-1Req_TeleconfPlusIntro.mp3 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:30:47 -0400 News & Politics no 00:36:59 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In our October 1, 2014 teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss recent trends in visa applications, including fee increases and common issues that can result following a visa refusal or denial. In our October 1, 2014 teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss recent trends in visa applications, including fee increases and common issues that can result following a visa refusal or denial. Our attorneys cover strategies for employers and visa applicants to overcome these hurdles and answer frequently asked questions about visa processing. Copyright © 2014, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved http://www.murthy.com/podcast/100114_VisaAppsWhatUNeed2Know_TeleconfPlus%20Intro.mp3 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:28:17 -0400 News & Politics no 00:35:21 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The September 3, 2014 teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focuses on recent trends in requests for evidence for H1B petitions. The September 3, 2014 teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focuses on recent trends in requests for evidence for H1B petitions. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss maintenance of status, control, and specialty occupation issues as well as practical tips for preparing a strong response to a request for evidence. Copyright © 2014, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved http://www.murthy.com/podcast/090314_RecentTrendsinRFEs4H1Bs_TeleconfPlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 18:08:36 -0400 News & Politics no 00:35:43 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The August 06, 2014 teleconference in this series designed for employers and their representatives focuses on one of the first steps in the PERM green card process. The August 06, 2014 teleconference in this series designed for employers and their representatives focuses on one of the first steps in the PERM green card process: the prevailing wage determination. In the PERM green card process, employers are required to commit to a salary that either meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the sponsored position, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm will discuss fundamentals of the prevailing wage request and current adjudication trends, and will provide guidance on how to overcome issues when seeking a prevailing wage determination for the green card process. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/OvercomingIssuesWithPWD%20-%20Teleconf%20073014PlusIntro.mp3 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:44:59 -0400 News & Politics no 00:43:06 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The July 2, 2014 teleconference in this series designed for employers and their representatives discusses the hidden perils of the PERM labor certification process as it relates to the completion of the ETA 9089 form. The July 2, 2014 teleconference in this series designed for employers and their representatives discusses the hidden perils of the PERM labor certification process as it relates to the completion of the ETA 9089 form. Murthy Law Firm attorneys will explain some of the common issues employers encounter when preparing the form, and offer tips for the successful completion of the ETA 9089 labor certification application. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/PerilsOfPerm%20-%20Teleconf%20063014Plus%20Intro.mp3 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:41:06 -0400 News & Politics no 00:41:00 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The June 4, 2014 teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focuses on the legal requirements and practical considerations of filing an H1B amendment. The June 4, 2014 teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focuses on the legal requirements and practical considerations of filing an H1B amendment. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss when an employer must file an H1B amendment, pros and cons of filing an H1B amendments, and filing tips. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1bAmendments%20-%20Teleconf%20060214PlusIntro.mp3 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:40:10 -0400 News & Politics no 00:27:17 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The May 7, 2014 teleconference in our series specifically for employers helps businesses understand how increased investigations and immigration enforcement affects employers of foreign workers. The May 7, 2014 teleconference in our series specifically for employers helps businesses understand how increased investigations and immigration enforcement affects employers of foreign workers. More and more federal agencies are sharing information and an investigation by one agency can trigger a chain of events that may lead to a company being barred from filing immigration cases or worse, criminal investigations of company owners and managers. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies & tips for addressing current violations, how to implement compliance processes to prevent future ones, and manage the complex obligations involved in employing foreign nationals. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/InvOfUSEmployers%20-%20Teleconf%20050514PlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2014 14:38:14 -0400 News & Politics no 00:39:47 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Our April 2, 2014 teleconference in this series for employers and their representatives reviews the latest I-140 trends and discusses strategies for successfully filing immigrant petitions. Our April 2, 2014 teleconference in this series for employers and their representatives reviews the latest I-140 trends and discusses strategies for successfully filing immigrant petitions for skilled & professional workers (EB3) and professionals with advanced degrees and/or exceptional ability (EB2). Our experienced attorneys share practice pointers for employers who are sponsoring workers for green cards, and provide insight on overcoming common issues that come up in requests for evidence (RFEs), notices of intent to deny (NOIDs), and notices of intent to revoke (NOIRs). http://www.murthy.com/podcast/I140OverviewAndAdjudication%20-%20Teleconf%20033114PlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:36:27 -0400 News & Politics no 00:35:39 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of our March 5, 2014 teleconference in this series, designed for employers and their representatives, addresses H1B "cap" cases. The topic of our March 5, 2014 teleconference in this series, designed for employers and their representatives, addresses H1B "cap" cases. We at the Murthy Law Firm are already preparing H1B petitions for new workers to be filed in April 2014. In the teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the annual quota system and requirements for filing H1B cap-subject petitions. The session also addresses issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H-1B, including the cap gap, USCIS fee requirements, and matters important to IT consulting companies that assign workers at third-party sites. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1bCapSubjectPetitions%20-%20Teleconf%20030414PlusIntro.mp3 Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:32:39 -0500 News & Politics no 00:42:37 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of our January 8, 2014 teleconference in this series for employers and their representatives addresses ways to successfully navigate the PERM Labor Certification process. The topic of our January 8, 2014 teleconference in this series for employers and their representatives addresses ways to successfully navigate the PERM Labor Certification process. The U.S. Department of Labor recently has trended toward substantive changes in how the Office of Foreign Labor Certification adjudicates PERM Labor Certification applications. Employers are presented with ongoing challenges, among them: increased processing times for prevailing wage determinations and for PERM applications, continued expansion of integrity measures (i.e. audits and supervised recruitment) by the Office of Foreign Labor Certifications, and evolving interpretations with respect to alternative requirements and recruitment standards. In this teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the best ways for employers to respond to these DOL adjudication trends. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/HelpingEmployers_Teleconf_010814.mp3 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:18:19 -0500 News & Politics no 00:34:07 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law FIrm Our February 5, 2014 teleconference provides an overview of the immigration regulations and policy guidance governing F-1 nonimmigrant status as it pertains to employment and transitioning to H1B status. Our February 5, 2014 teleconference provides an overview of the immigration regulations and policy guidance governing F-1 nonimmigrant status as it pertains to employment and transitioning to H1B status. These rules govern most common scenarios frequently encountered by companies employing F-1 students pursuant to Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) as well as sponsoring F-1 students for H1B status. The teleconference explains the importance of becoming familiar with F-1 processes and procedures to avoid and/or address potential problems before they arise. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/EmployingF1Students_Teleconf_020514.mp3 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:16:32 -0500 News & Politics no 00:45:38 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm "Lawful status" and a "period of authorized stay" are two related, yet distinct concepts in immigration law. "Lawful status" and a "period of authorized stay" are two related, yet distinct concepts in immigration law. These are two extremely important issues for foreign nationals to be aware of, as they can have tremendous implications related to an individual's ability to extend or change status, apply to become a lawful permanent resident, and, ultimately, to remain in the United States legally. Covered here are some of the basic elements of these concepts and the role they play in the lives of foreign nationals in the U.S. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/LawfulStatus_vs_PoAS-Podcast.mp3 Wed, 18 Dec 2013 19:12:48 -0500 News & Politics no 00:09:07 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of our December 4, 2013 teleconference focuses on emerging immigration law matters, which Murthy Law Firm attorneys have confronted this year. The topic of our December 4, 2013 teleconference in this series for employers and their representatives focuses on emerging immigration law matters, which Murthy Law Firm attorneys have confronted this year, as well as strategies for dealing with them, developed by our legal team. Our panel provides employers with cutting-edge information on the newest developments and tactics to achieve maximum results for their immigration programs. Also described are successful results achieved for Murthy Law Firm clients, and lessons employers can take away as they plan for 2014. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/HolidayBasket%20-%20Teleconf%20120413.mp3 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 19:28:32 -0500 News & Politics no 00:43:43 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm One of the most powerful tools to address delayed cases with the USCIS has been the writ of mandamus lawsuit. One of the most powerful tools to address delayed cases with the USCIS has been the writ of mandamus lawsuit. This type of federal court lawsuit asks a judge to order the USCIS to take action on a delayed case within a short timeframe. Writs of mandamus lawsuits traditionally have been used in immigration cases to resolve delayed I-485 adjustment applications and N-400 naturalization applications. More recently, writs of mandamus have been effective in addressing other types of delayed immigration cases. This broadcast from the Murthy Law Firm provides an overview of how writs of mandamus can help solve some tough problems that sometimes occur in immigration cases. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Writs_of_Mandamus%20-%20Podcast%20110713.mp3 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 19:13:44 -0500 News & Politics no 00:06:59 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The November 6, 2013 teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focuses on less common options for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. The November 6, 2013 teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focuses on less common options for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. In this session, attorneys from the Murthy Law firm discuss immigrant visa options for multinational executives, individuals whose work is in the national interest, and individuals of extraordinary or exceptional ability. We also discuss types of nonimmigrant visas, other than H1B and L-1, that may be used as alternatives to more common options. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/GivingThanks_StrategicTips_Teleconf06nov13.mp3 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 21:00:17 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:50 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In our September 4, 2013 teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide company representatives with an overview of consular processing for nonimmigrant and immigrant visas. In our September 4, 2013 teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide company representatives with an overview of consular processing for nonimmigrant and immigrant visas. They also discuss recent trends, including most common issues and bases for visa refusals and denials, particularly with respect to employees of IT consulting companies. Our attorneys cover strategies for employers and visa applicants to consider when applying for visas, and provide answers and insight regarding some of the most frequently asked questions about consular processing. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/StratagiesForVisaApprovals_Teleconf04sep13.mp3 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:03:54 -0500 News & Politics no 00:42:35 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Info for individuals who wish to move from the employment-based, third-preference (EB3) category to the second-preference (EB2) category. Of all the different types of immigration matters about which attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm are asked, perhaps the most common involves individuals who wish to move from the employment-based, third-preference (EB3) category to the second-preference (EB2) category. Foreign national workers can generally become lawful permanent residents much more quickly through the EB2 category, so it is only natural they should wish to 'upgrade' to EB2, when possible. Murthy Law Firm President & Founder, Sheela Murthy, will provide an overview of this important topic, and address many of the common questions we hear from clients on this subject. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Eb3toEb2Upgrades%20-%20Podcast%20101713.mp3 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:32:24 -0400 News & Politics no 00:04:11 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Section 204(l) of the immigration law provides benefits to widows and widowers living in the United States. Section 204(l) of the immigration law provides benefits to widows and widowers living in the United States. This law is a newer and unfortunately less known provision, but it is just as important. It can help families pursue a green card when their eligibility is based on a relationship to a deceased spouse. This podcast covers some of the requirements of the law that apply to I-140 and I-130 related cases. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Section204Overview%20-%20Podcast%20101613.mp3 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:29:55 -0400 News & Politics no 00:09:26 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The October 2, 2013 teleconference in our monthly series for employers provides updates and information on current trends of the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21). The October 2, 2013 teleconference in our monthly series for employers provides updates and information on current trends of the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21), as it relates to H1B and employment-based green card portability. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss some common concerns and provide employers with practical tips for effectively utilizing the AC21 portability provisions as they relate to H1B and adjustment-of-status filings. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/AC21_Teleconf02oct13.mp3 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:58:25 -0400 News & Politics no 00:40:43 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm A critical point in the process of entering the United States to work, study, or live is the port of entry, which is often an international airport or land border crossing. A critical point in the process of entering the United States to work, study, or live is the port of entry, which is often an international airport or land border crossing. All of the time and work put into obtaining an H1B, L, F or other visa can be lost if a problem occurs during the inspection process by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. Two Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss common port of entry problems, including incorrect I-94 card expiration dates and what to do when the visa classification listed on your I-94 card or in your passport entry stamp is incorrect. Corrections of I-94 card errors are also discussed. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/PortOfEntryProblems_Podcast05Aug13.mp3 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 21:05:06 -0400 News & Politics no 00:07:46 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm A critical point in the process for those coming to the U.S. to work, study, or live is coming through the port of entry, which is often an international airport or land border crossing. A critical point in the process for those coming to the U.S. to work, study, or live is coming through the port of entry, which is often an international airport or land border crossing. All of the time and work put into obtaining an H1B, L, F or other visa can be lost if a problem occurs during inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. In this podcast Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss common port of entry problems including incorrect I-94 card expiration dates and what to do when the visa classification listed on the I-94 card or in the passport entry stamp is incorrect. Corrections of I-94 card errors are also discussed. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/I94%20Card%20Issues%20-%20Podcast%20080513.mp3 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 13:39:03 -0400 News & Politics no 00:07:46 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The August 7, 2013 teleconference examines hot-button issues and potential hurdles U.S. employers and their foreign national employees. The August 7, 2013 teleconference, in our popular monthly series designed especially for employers and their representatives, examines hot-button issues and potential hurdles U.S. employers and their foreign national employees may face when they file applications to adjust status to lawful permanent resident status (using the I-485 form). Murthy Law Firm attorneys highlight points of interest for employers, and analyze popular issues and benefits that stem from the I-485 filings. They also introduce and discuss legal strategies that can be used to better ensure as smooth an immigration journey as possible for employers and their foreign national employees. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Hot-ButtonIssues_Teleconf07Aug13.mp3 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 21:02:09 -0400 News & Politics no 00:37:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Sheela Murthy provides an overview of this important topic, and addresses many of the common questions we hear from clients on this matter. Of all the different types of immigration issues attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm are asked about, perhaps the most common one involves individuals who wish to move from the employment-based, third-preference (EB3) category to the second-preference (EB2) category. Foreign national workers can generally become lawful permanent residents much more quickly through the EB2 category, so it is only natural that these individuals wish to 'upgrade' to EB2, when possible. Sheela Murthy provides an overview of this important topic, and addresses many of the common questions we hear from clients on this matter. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/CapGapOvervuew%20-%20Podcast%20072413.mp3 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:10:17 -0400 News & Politics no 00:11:37 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) may be just around the corner! Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) may be just around the corner, so our July 3, 2013 teleconference, in this monthly series designed to help businesses understand and work within U.S. immigration law, examines some of the proposed provisions that could dramatically alter the ability of U.S. companies to hire foreign workers. Murthy Law Firm attorneys explain how the bill, if passed into law, may impact U.S. employers, and some of the possible strategies for dealing with these changes. The session also discusses the current state of the bill. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/CompImmigReform%20-%20Teleconf%20070113.mp3 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 18:33:21 -0400 News & Politics no 00:41:43 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Our June 5, 2013 teleconference reviews the current Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (I-140) process, issues that may arise in I-140 adjudications, and recent trends. Our June 5, 2013 teleconference reviews the current Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (I-140) process, issues that may arise in I-140 adjudications, and recent trends. The mechanics and mysteries of an I-140 filing are explained, including how to present an acceptable and approvable case to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). Based on our experience with the I-140 process, attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm share recommendations and insights for completing this complex stage toward an employee's green card. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/I%20140%20Overview%20-%20Teleconf%20060413.mp3 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:28:43 -0400 News & Politics no 00:35:11 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Teleconference: More on Gov’t Investigations of U.S. Employers of Foreign Workers - Part 2 Continuing Our Overview of Investigations by U.S. Government Agencies, Including USCIS, ICE, DOL, & DOS. This teleconference focuses on investigations of employers of foreign workers by U.S. federal agencies. This is the second in a two-part series on recent, dramatic changes in the enforcement of regulations related to employment and immigration. With the announcement of federal visa fraud prosecutions of IT consulting companies in Texas and North Carolina for "benching," employers need to take special note to comply with all U.S. immigration laws and regulations. Strategies for avoiding violations, internal auditing and best practices are discussed http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Overview%20of%20Invest%20Part%202%20-%20Teleconf%2001May13.mp3 Sun, 12 May 2013 21:19:06 -0400 News & Politics no 00:42:43 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm More on Gov’t Investigations of U.S. Employers of Foreign Workers Continuing Our Overview of Investigations by U.S. Government Agencies, Including USCIS, ICE, DOL, & DOS. The next teleconference in this monthly series designed to help businesses understand and work within U.S. immigration law focuses on investigations of employers of foreign workers by U.S. federal agencies. This is the second in a two-part series on recent, dramatic changes in the enforcement of regulations related to employment and immigration. With the announcement of federal visa fraud prosecutions of IT consulting companies in Texas and North Carolina for "benching," employers need to take special note to comply with all U.S. immigration laws and regulations. Strategies for avoiding violations, internal auditing and best practices are discussed. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/More%20on%20Gov%27t%20Investigations%20of%20U.S.%20Employers%20-%20Teleconf%20040113.mp3 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:17:55 -0400 News & Politics no 00:43:49 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives is pursuing Labor Certification (PERM) in light of recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) trends. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives is pursuing Labor Certification (PERM) in light of recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) trends. The session addresses the DOL's heightened scrutiny of employers' reasons for applicant disqualification, recent decisions from the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA), and the increased use of supervised recruitment. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies for preparing a strong case for labor certification. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Perm%20Overview%20-%20Teleconf%2006Feb2013.mp3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:16:12 -0400 News & Politics no 00:20:41 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Transition from F-1 to H1B and Issues Regarding IT Consulting Companies. The topic of our March 2013 teleconference in this series, designed for employers and their representatives, addresses H1B "cap" cases. We at the Murthy Law Firm are already preparing H1B petitions for new workers to be filed in April 2013. In the teleconference, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the annual quota system and requirements for filing H1B cap-subject petitions. The session also addresses issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H-1B, including the cap-gap, USCIS fee requirements, and matters important to IT consulting companies that assign workers at third-party sites. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1b%20Cap%20Petitons%20-%20Teleconf%2013Mar2013.mp3 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:14:59 -0400 News & Politics no 00:37:59 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This episode focuses on the legal requirements and practical considerations of filing an H1B amendment. This teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focuses on the legal requirements and practical considerations of filing an H1B amendment. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss when an employer must file an H1B amendment, pros and cons of filing an H1B amendments, and filing tips. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1bAmendmentRequired.mp3 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:42:18 -0500 News & Politics no 00:31:35 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focuses on emerging immigration law matters that Murthy Law Firm attorneys have confronted during the year. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focuses on emerging immigration law matters that Murthy Law Firm attorneys have confronted during the year, as well as strategies our legal team has developed for dealing with them. We provide employers with cutting-edge information on the newest developments and strategies to achieve maximum results for their immigration programs. We describe successful results we have achieved for our clients, and lessons other employers can take away from these successes as they plan for 2013. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Success%20Stories%20-%20Teleconf%20120512.mp3 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:03:56 -0500 News & Politics no 00:34:31 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Here we focus on strategies to prepare for investigations by U.S. federal agencies. This teleconference in our series addresses another issue important to U.S. businesses sponsoring foreign national employees in immigration processes. Here we focus on strategies to prepare for investigations by U.S. federal agencies. The trend over the past several years has been increased scrutiny of employers through workplace site visits and remote audits, during which investigators request company records. USCIS investigations have led to greater numbers of H1B revocations while DOL investigations have resulted in findings of more than $1,000,000 in back wages. ICE investigations of I-9 paperwork violations have touched companies that do not employ one single foreign worker. Strategies for avoiding violations, internal auditing, and best practices are discussed. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Overview%20of%20Investigations%20-%20Teleconf%20110512.mp3 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:25:34 -0500 News & Politics no 00:39:25 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This podcast discusses nonimmigrant visa waivers of various grounds of inadmissibility. A nonimmigrant waiver application becomes necessary when one applies to a U.S. consulate for a nonimmigrant visa (NIV) and either has been previously found inadmissible or is determined by the consular officer to be inadmissible to the United States. Inadmissibility may result from different situations, most commonly involving fraud, misrepresentation, or overstay.  After a government agency, such as Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Department of States (DOS), or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) makes a finding of inadmissibility against a foreign national, that individual must obtain a nonimmigrant waiver by submitting an application at either the U.S. consulate abroad or directly from the CBP at a port of entry. This podcast discusses nonimmigrant visa waivers of various grounds of inadmissibility and offers examples of typical fact patterns of cases in which the Murthy Law Firm has successfully assisted. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Case%20Study%20-%20NIV%20-%20Podcast%20101512.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:25:54 -0400 News & Politics no 00:20:05 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm How AC21 Relates to H1B Extensions & EB Green Card Portability. This teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focuses on the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21), as it relates to H1B extensions and employment-based green card portability. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm will discuss some common strategies utilizing AC21 law to consider when employing a foreign national. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/AC21%20Analysis%20and%20Discussion%20-%20Teleconf%20-%20100112.mp3 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:23:52 -0400 News & Politics no 00:37:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This episode explains the role of the visa bulletin in the immigration process. This teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives demystifies the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm will explain the role of the visa bulletin in the immigration process. We will simplify the complex system of visa numbers that determines the content of the visa bulletin. Employers will receive helpful guidance on the meaning of the visa bulletin cutoff dates, including how cutoff dates determine immigration timeframes and options. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Visa%20Bulletin%20-%20Teleconf%20-%20082712.mp3 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:19:32 -0400 News & Politics no 00:36:25 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Focuses on strategies to increase the chance of approval for nonimmigrant visas, such as Bs, Hs, and Ls, at U.S. consulates. This teleconference in our monthly series to guide employers and their representatives in their understanding of U.S. immigration law focuses on strategies to increase the chance of approval for nonimmigrant visas, such as Bs, Hs, and Ls, at U.S. consulates. The trend over the past several years has been increased scrutiny of visa applications, a dramatic increase in the number of 221(g) denials and sometimes lengthy delays for "administrative processing." More H1B petitions have been returned to the USCIS for possible revocation, further delaying possible visa approvals. Also discussed are strategies for filing well-documented petitions with the USCIS through to preparation for visa interviews. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/IncreaseVisaApprovalAbroad%20-%20Teleconf%20-%20072612.mp3 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:11:53 -0400 News & Politics no 00:32:33 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This episode addresses some of the critical issues of which any IT consulting should be aware when beginning the process of filing an H1B petition. The H1B process is the one of the most common ways that businesses benefit from U.S. immigration laws. However, in ways not encountered in other industries H1B petitions filed by companies in the information technology consulting industry face greater challenges to approval. In this recording from the Murthy Law Firm, Sheela Murthy addresses some of the critical issues of which any IT consulting should be aware when beginning the process of filing an H1B petition. She highlights some of the important ways that companies can establish their eligibility, improving their chances of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approval. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1bForIT%20-%20Podcast%20-%20072512.mp3 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:16:23 -0400 News & Politics no 00:11:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm An overview of the immigration regulations and policy guidance governing F-1 nonimmigrant status. This podcast provides an overview of the immigration regulations and policy guidance governing F-1 nonimmigrant status. Students in F-1 status must understand and comply with complex rules in order to maintain their valid status in the United States. These rules govern most daily aspects of one's life as a student, including academic study, class enrollment, employment, travel, financial ability, and practical training, among others. The podcast explains the importance for all students in F-1 status to understand the basics of status maintenance in order to recognize and address potential problems as soon as they arise. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/F1%20Student%20Status%20-%20Podcast%20-%20071812.mp3 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:09:34 -0400 News & Politics no 00:11:17 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Explains the essential component of the most common employment-based green card case is the ability of the petitioner to pay the wage offered on the I-140 petition. An essential component of the most common employment-based green card case is the ability of the petitioner to pay the wage offered on the I-140 petition. While the law does not require the sponsor to pay the salary before the green card is approved, the petitioner must show that the wage could have been paid. This podcast reviews the ability-to-pay requirement and ways for the sponsor to address this matter to USCIS's satisfaction. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Basics%20of%20I-140%20Ability%20to%20Pay%20-%20Podcast%20-071112.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:05:35 -0400 News & Politics no 00:09:43 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Provides an overview of the immigration impact and considerations related to company mergers and acquisitions. This teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives provides an overview of the immigration impact and considerations related to company mergers and acquisitions. This includes: successor-in-interest considerations, I-9 implications, and issues pertaining to non-disruption of the workforce and continuation of immigration sponsorship. Co-employer arrangements are discussed in this context. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm address immigration related corporate restructuring considerations and related recommendations for employers. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Corporate%20Restructuring%20-%20Teleconf%20-%20060912.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:56:09 -0400 News & Politics no 00:27:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law FIrm Everything prospective students should know before choosing a college or university in the U.S. Attorney Sheela Murthy, President and Founder of Murthy Law Firm, joined by Managing Attorney Aron Finkelstein and Attorney Anna Stepanova in a discussion on some important issues that prospective students are faced with when trying to choose a place to study. They provide some tips on what could be the warning signs or problems. More specifically, this episode will address immigration related issues that prospective students would need to know about before making their choices. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/F-1%20Student%20Overview%20-%20Teleconf%20062012.mp3 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:47:34 -0400 News & Politics no 00:24:02 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference provides an overview of the I-140 immigrant petition. This teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives provides an overview of the I-140 immigrant petition, including issues and strategies related to educational equivalency and ability to pay. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss recent cases related to I-140 matters, as well as recent trends in adjudications from the USCIS. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/I140%20Overview%20-%20Teleconf%20060412.mp3 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:34:17 -0400 News & Politics no 00:36:05 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference is pursuing PERM labor certification in light of recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) trends. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives is pursuing PERM labor certification in light of recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) trends. The session describes the impact of the DOL's increased scrutiny of PERM recruitment and recent decisions from the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA). Murthy Law Firm Attorneys discuss strategies for handling prevailing wage determinations and properly documenting recruitment in order to prepare a strong case for labor certification. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Perm%20Overview%20-%20Teleconf%20-%20043012.mp3 Wed, 02 May 2012 12:38:05 -0400 News & Politics no 00:34:23 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference covers some of the most important matters regarding tax consequences to U.S. employers who hire foreign workers. Our April 2012 teleconference is a unique topic for employers and their representatives as well as company owners, presidents, executives (CEOs, COOs, CTOs, CFOs, and others), plus stakeholders, to benefit from U.S. tax information regarding high-net-worth individuals. This teleconference covers some of the most important matters regarding tax consequences to U.S. employers who hire foreign workers. Discussion includes state and federal income tax and FICA withholding for foreign national workers in various nonimmigrant statuses (H1B, F-1, L-1, J-1, etc), per diem vs. wages, Form 1099 vs. Form W-2, employing workers outside the U.S., and more. Practical tax issues for high-net-worth individuals is also discussed, including the effect of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and tax consequences of foreign income for U.S. citizens and green card holders. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/TaxIssues%20-%20Teleconference%20040412.mp3 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:59:51 -0400 News & Politics no 00:49:02 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic our January teleconference in this series for employers and their representatives pursued labor certification (PERM) in the context of a challenging economy. The topic our January teleconference in this series for employers and their representatives pursued labor certification (PERM) in the context of a challenging economy. The session described the impact of the Department of Labor's (DOL's) increased scrutiny of PERM cases and recent trends from DOL. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discussed strategies for addressing the offered wages for PERM cases in light of profit losses that employers may be experiencing, how to handle the issue of layoffs, and safeguarding the employer's ability to extend H1B status for employees beyond the six-year maximum. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/PermInToughEconomy.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:35:43 -0400 News & Politics no 00:37:46 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of our March teleconference in this series offered to employers and their representatives is filing H1B cap cases for fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) and updates on the USCIS's January 8, 2010 memo regarding H1B. The topic of our March teleconference in this series offered to employers and their representatives is filing H1B cap cases for fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) and updates on the USCIS's January 8, 2010 memo regarding H1B. In the session, attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed filing requirements and procedures, as well as special issues for H1B cap-subject cases for FY11, especially in light of the new USCIS memo issued on January 8, 2010, regarding the employer / employee relationship in the H1B context. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1bCorporateEmplMemo.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:34:24 -0400 News & Politics no 00:41:33 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference in our corporate series was on the subject of "Beating the Cap & Winning the H1B Lotto - When & How to File Your New H1B Petitions in April 2009." This teleconference in our corporate series was on the subject of "Beating the Cap & Winning the H1B Lotto - When & How to File Your New H1B Petitions in April 2009." We at the Murthy Law Firm are already preparing H1B Petitions for new workers to be filed in April 2009. Sheela Murthy was joined by attorneys Eunhae Gohng and Khorzad Mehta of our firm, who focused on some of the critical issues that need to be kept in mind when preparing one's first H1B visa. The demand for H1Bs exceeds the supply for the U.S. government's FY2009. What exactly is the H1B "cap?" How does a company sponsor a foreign worker within the rules? What to do with a new worker who might have a gap between the end of a student status and the start of H1B status? These are some of the topics that were covered by our team. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1bProcess.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:32:12 -0400 News & Politics no 00:29:16 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The first teleconference of 2009 presented by the Murthy Law Firm focused on strategies for employers and foreign national employees amidst unfortunate workforce reductions. The first teleconference of 2009 presented by the Murthy Law Firm focused on strategies for employers and foreign national employees amidst unfortunate workforce reductions. While the slowing economy is imposing changes, it is important to follow the requirements under immigration law regarding employment reduction and maintenance of status. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed how to prepare for and handle reductions in force and other terminations in the immigration law context, both from the employer and employee perspectives. Led by Attorney Sheela Murthy, the January 2009 Murthy Law Firm Teleconference explained some of the nuances and issues for which employers and employees should be watchful in times of increased layoffs. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Downsizing.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:30:52 -0400 News & Politics no 00:38:47 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The February 2009 teleconference presented by the Murthy Law Firm examined how employers can bring on new foreign national employees who have not worked in H1B status previously. The February 2009 teleconference presented by the Murthy Law Firm examined how employers can bring on new foreign national employees who have not worked in H1B status previously, or who are now graduating from U.S. universities. Our attorneys discussed the different options that may be available for employing a foreign national in F-1 status, upon his/her earning a U.S. degree, as well as concerns regarding transition into the workforce. Led by Attorney Sheela Murthy, the February 2009 Murthy Law Firm teleconference discussed some of the requirements of Optional Practical Training (OPT), as well as the OPT STEM extension option and the nuances that arise when a company asks USCIS to change a foreign national's status in the H1B visa program. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/F1Student.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:29:53 -0400 News & Politics no 00:37:51 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference series specifically addresses the concerns of employers, enabling them to better help their employees going through the immigration process. This teleconference series specifically addresses the concerns of employers, enabling them to better help their employees going through the immigration process. In March, attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm focused on changes introduced to PERM Labor Certification and H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) forms by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Employers will experience major changes when the new forms are required and with the DOL's new iCert portal for submission. It is important to understand changes that have been made to the questions on the forms. Led by Attorney Sheela Murthy, our attorneys will explain the new LCA Form 9035 and the PERM Form 9089. They will draw distinctions from the current versions, so that employers will be apprised of how they must comply with program rules and regulations. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/ChangeToH1b.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:28:50 -0400 News & Politics no 00:41:15 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In our June 2009 teleconference, attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed various employment-based immigration options. In our June 2009 teleconference, attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed various employment-based immigration options. These included EB1 Priority Workers (Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor or Researcher, Multinational Executive or Manager), EB2 Members of the Professions Holding Advanced Degrees and Aliens of Exceptional Ability, National Interest Waiver, EB3 Skilled Workers, Professionals and Other Workers, EB4 Special Immigrants, and EB5 Investor. This teleconference was replayed for the general public on June 17, 2009. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Employer%20Based%20Imm%20Options.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:27:23 -0400 News & Politics no 00:39:21 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference was successful adjustment of status (AOS) applications for employment-based (EB) immigration. The topic of this teleconference was successful adjustment of status (AOS) applications for employment-based (EB) immigration, including current and potential issues with cases filed during the June and July 2007 VisaGate period, AC21 portability, and I-140 revocation, the nature and the movement of priority dates, and general I-485 filing strategies and procedures. Due to the popularity of this topic, the teleconference was replayed for the general public on July 15, 2009. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/I485%20Adjustment%20Application.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:26:16 -0400 News & Politics no 00:37:47 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of our November 04, 2009 teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives was an overview of consular processing for H1B/L-1 visas as well as for employment-based (EB) immigrant visas. The topic of our November 04, 2009 teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives was an overview of consular processing for H1B/L-1 visas as well as for employment-based (EB) immigrant visas. The session addressed some consular matters specific to employees of IT consulting companies. As many employees plan to travel during the holiday season, this discussion proved timely for employers concerned about their employees' consular processing. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed basic requirements for consular processing, special issues for IT consulting companies, and some of the most frequently asked questions about consular processing. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/ConsularProcessing.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:24:30 -0400 News & Politics no 00:33:31 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic our December 02, 2009 teleconference in this series for employers and their representatives was the role of the United States Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) in the United States immigration system. The topic our December 02, 2009 teleconference in this series for employers and their representatives was the role of the United States Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) in the United States immigration system. The session specifically described potential pitfalls and complications of concern when applying for readmission to the United States after international travel. It also addressed the manner in which these issues can be examined, adjudicated, and resolved by the CBP. As many employees of IT consulting and other corporate entities plan for travel outside the United States during the 2009 holiday season, this was a timely discussion for employers who may be concerned about the orderly readmission of their employees to the United States to continue their critical occupations in the United States. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed what constitutes an error on an I-94 card issued by the CBP, how an error can be resolved, and other frequently asked questions about the CBP and how it conducts the orderly admission of arriving non-citizens. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/RoleOfCBP.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:20:13 -0400 News & Politics no 00:36:08 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The Mysteries of Mergers & Acquisitions : Unraveling the Immigration Law's Requirements for Your Business & Employees. This teleconference presented by the Murthy Law Firm focused on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). With rapid corporate changes increasingly common in the current economic climate, the Murthy Law Firm dealt with on some of the key issues that arise in these situations. While each M&A deal has individual traits, the due diligence generally required can include examining I-9 forms and compliance, LCA public access files, and the impact on the continuing employment of foreign nationals. Attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm discussed some of the possible immigration-related effects of different kinds of M&A transactions such as mergers, asset purchases, and spin-offs. Our attorneys discussed why a proactive approach to examining these matters can greatly benefit all parties subject to corporate changes. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Mergers%20and%20Acquisition.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:17:46 -0400 News & Politics no 00:36:08 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Life after the Green Card : Planning for Your Future with Reentry Permits, Naturalization Eligibility, and Maintaining Your Permanent Residence. Our April teleconference for employers and their agents addressed the interaction of permanent residents, or green card holders, of the United States with immigration law. Our attorneys answered the important questions to help attendees understand some of the rights, obligations, and benefits of permanent residents. New permanent residents, whether with employment- or family-based green cards, may be considering extensive travel outside the United States, eventually applying for citizenship or accepting a professional opportunity abroad. Led by Attorney Sheela Murthy, our attorneys explained the use of reentry permits, the requirements for becoming a U.S. citizen, and some best practices to ensure permanent residence is not only maintained, but that it also can be proven. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/LifeAfterGreenCard0409.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:14:46 -0400 News & Politics no 00:44:31 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of our May session in this teleconference series, specifically addressing the concerns of employers, enabling them to better help their employees going through the immigration process. The topic of our May session in this teleconference series, specifically addressing the concerns of employers, enabling them to better help their employees going through the immigration process, addressed the H1B process, including: LCAs, wages, public access files, how employers must comply with rules and regulations, types of records that need to be made available and to whom, retention of records, relocating employees, events that can trigger investigations, and recommendations for successfully navigating active Department of Labor investigations. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1b%20Public%20Access%20Files.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:12:17 -0400 News & Politics no 00:39:26 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Our August teleconference, provided an overview of the PERM labor certification process. Our August teleconference, provided an overview of the PERM labor certification process. This teleconference reviewed the standard procedures involved in filing a labor certification case, as well as recent case law developments. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/LCProcessing.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:10:50 -0400 News & Politics no 00:41:25 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Our October 07, 2009 teleconference continued the look at visits by officers from the USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) Office. Our October 07, 2009 teleconference continued the look at visits by officers from the USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) Office. Because of the interest in this important matter, attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm furthered their discussion of the increasing frequency of such visits to H1B employers, employers’ options in responding to such visits, what they should do if the officers ask to speak with employees, the authority of the FDNS officers, and the potential consequences of such visits, among other issues. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/FDNS2.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:06:58 -0400 News & Politics no 00:31:40 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm When USCIS Comes Knocking - the USCIS Office of Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS), Part I. Our September 2, 2009 session in this teleconference series focused on visits by officers from the USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) Office. In this overview, attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed the increasing frequency of such visits to H1B employers, employers’ options in responding to such visits, what to do if the officers want to speak with employees, the authority of the FDNS officers, and the potential consequences of such visits, among other issues. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/FDNS.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:05:43 -0400 News & Politics no 00:34:24 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives will focus on the importance of and means to ensure compliance records are properly maintained. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives will focus on the importance of and means to ensure compliance records are properly maintained. In this session, attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm will discuss some of the various types of records that must show an employer's compliance with U.S. immigration laws and the basic steps that companies must undertake to: document that their employees are authorized to work, maintain public access files for current and former employees in H1B status, and maintain "audit files" that support requests for labor certification as part of sponsoring employees for their green cards. These Murthy Law Firm attorneys will also discuss how increased government enforcement in these areas impacts your company, and the potential ways that "good housekeeping" can help your business stay focused on continued success. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/GoodHousekeeping052610.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:02:39 -0400 News & Politics no 00:34:45 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm EAD Extensions and I-9 Reverification: Making Sure Your Employee is Authorized to Work. This teleconference focused on issues related to delays in processing employment authorization documents (EADs). In this session, attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed the need to track EAD expiration dates, the timelines for renewing EADs, steps for facilitating EAD issuance in 90 days, and options when a gap in EAD validity occurs. EADs are taking longer to process than in the past. This has resulted in an increasing number of employees who may not have EAD renewals in time. Our attorneys covered the steps employers should take to avoid breaks in their employees' authorization to work, as well as the considerations and requirements when there is a lapse in work authorization. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/EADRenwal%20-%20083010.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:01:10 -0400 News & Politics no 00:30:13 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm No-Shows &Terminations - Legal Obligations and Implications for Employers of Foreign Nationals. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives concerned the legal obligations and implications for employers when terminating foreign national employees. The session described the impact of terminations on nonimmigrant status as well as the green card process. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discussed strategies for addressing situations in which foreign national employees do not report to work as expected, how to handle the issue of layoffs with respect to the employer's labor condition application (LCA) obligations, and safeguarding the employer's ability to file immigrant petitions for other employees. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/NoShows%26Terminations.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:58:04 -0400 News & Politics no 00:36:05 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focused on the eligibility of employees for the "portability" provision under the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focused on the eligibility of employees for the "portability" provision under the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act (AC21), which allows employees to port their green card cases to their new employers, in certain situations. In this session, attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed the eligibility criteria, focusing on the employer's perspective of the AC21 portability provision. Our attorneys also discussed the obligations and special considerations for both the original petitioners and the new employers of foreign nationals who port their cases to their new employment. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/AC21FromEmployerPerspective070910.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:15:06 -0400 News & Politics no 00:31:52 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focused on determining the prevailing wage for H1B and PERM filings. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focused on determining the prevailing wage for H1B and PERM filings. In this session, attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed the U.S. Department of Labor's prevailing wage determination guideline, different wage levels, various factors considered in determining prevailing wage, the employer's responsibilities relating to wage determination, and employer's obligation to pay the required wage. Our attorneys also discussed the process of obtaining prevailing wage determination through the National Processing Center (NPC). http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Prevailing%20Wage%20Determination%20-%20H1b%20and%20Perm%20-%20080210.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:11:50 -0400 News & Politics no 00:29:50 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference focused on life after the green card. This teleconference focused on life after the green card. In this session, attorneys from the Murthy Law firm discussed issues such as what happens when your employee becomes a permanent resident, updating the Form I-9, and changes in salary. We also covered transfer of employees abroad, reentry permits, and the effect of extended time abroad on naturalization eligibility. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/LifeAfterGC%20-%20092710.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:05:26 -0400 News & Politics no 00:36:16 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives will focus on hot topics and current issues. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives will focus on hot topics and current issues. In this session, attorneys from the Murthy Law firm will discuss issues such as upcoming changes in USCIS filing fees and the new $2000 H1B/L-1 filing fee, the effect of H1B cap gap after October 1st, and an update on availability of H1B cap numbers. We will also discuss the legal criteria for adjudication of EB1 petitions in light of the recent USCIS interim memo. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/HotTopicsAndCurrentIssues110210.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:01:32 -0400 News & Politics no 00:39:23 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focused on recent trends involving nonimmigrant visas at U.S. embassies and consulates. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focused on recent trends involving nonimmigrant visas at U.S. embassies and consulates. The recession, high rate of unemployment in the United States, and new policy guidance from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have led to increased numbers of 221(g) requests for evidence and denials of H1B visas. As many employees are now planning holiday travel, this was a timely discussion for employers who may be concerned about their employees' consular processing. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed basic requirements for consular processing, special concerns for IT consulting companies, and some of the most frequently asked questions about consular processing. Proactive strategies to increase the chances for approvals of nonimmigrant visas, as well as issues affecting family members (including applications for H-4, L-2, and other dependent visas), delays in the issuance of H and L visas relating to the Petition Information Management Service (PIMS) and other complex consular matters were discussed. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/NIV%20Consular%20Issues%20-%20111710.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:59:28 -0400 News & Politics no 00:36:33 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives was pursuing labor certification (PERM) in light of recent Department of Labor (DOL) trends. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives was pursuing labor certification (PERM) in light of recent Department of Labor (DOL) trends. The session described the impact of DOL's increased scrutiny of PERM recruitment and recent decisions from the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA). Murthy Law Firm attorneys discussed strategies for handling prevailing wage determinations and properly documenting recruitment in order to prepare a strong case for labor certification. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/PermOverviewTeleConference%20-%20010311.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:56:39 -0400 News & Politics no 00:30:07 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focused on the new export control compliance section of Form I-129. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focused on the new export control compliance section of Form I-129, which is used for foreign worker petitions including H1B and L-1. The USCIS recently announce that, beginning February 20, 2011, petitioners for H1B, H1B1, L-1, and O-1A petitions will be required to make certifications as to whether their foreign workers will have access in the workplace to technology and technical data for which an export license is required, and if applicable, to confirm that the petitioner will prevent such access until an appropriate export license or other authorization is obtained. The discussion focused on some important basics of the technology export control laws (EAR and ITAR), analysis of the new questions on Form I-129, and practical guidance on how those questions relate to employers - especially those in the IT industry. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/DeemedExportRegulations%20-%20TeleConf%20020211.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:53:14 -0400 News & Politics no 00:38:40 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Practical Guidance on How to Answer the New Export Control Questions of Form I-129. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives will focus on the new export control compliance section of Form I-129, which is used for foreign worker petitions including H1B and L-1. The USCIS recently announce that, beginning February 20, 2011, petitioners for H1B, H1B1, L-1, and O-1A petitions will be required to make certifications as to whether their foreign workers will have access in the workplace to technology and technical data for which an export license is required, and if applicable, to confirm that the petitioner will prevent such access until an appropriate export license or other authorization is obtained. Part I of this teleconference focused on some important basics of the technology export control laws (EAR and ITAR) and the analysis of the new questions on Form I-129. Part II will concentrate on practical guidance on how those questions relate to employers - especially those in the IT industry - and discuss some examples. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/DeemedExportRegulation2%20-%20Teleconf%20030211.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:46:33 -0400 News & Politics no 00:35:02 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives addressed H1B "cap" cases. This teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives addressed H1B "cap" cases. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discussed the annual quota system, who is subject to the cap, and what the criteria and the requirements for filing an H1B cap-subject petition. The session also addressed issues relating to the transition from F-1 to H1B, including the cap gap, as well as the recent USCIS fee changes, form revisions, and the proposed registration system for the annual H1B cap. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1b%20Cap%20Cases%20-%20Teleconf%20033011.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:41:17 -0400 News & Politics no 00:39:44 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference will offer employers and their representatives an explanation of the distinctions between the EB2 and EB3 classifications in the green card process. This teleconference will offer employers and their representatives an explanation of the distinctions between the EB2 and EB3 classifications in the green card process. Murthy Law Firm attorneys will explain the requirements for these categories, the role the employer plays in determining EB2 v. EB3, and strategies for demonstrating business necessity to support the EB2 classification. The session will describe the difference between USCIS and DOL guidance on equivalent education and experience as well as the challenge of proving that the employee meets the requirements for the position. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/EB2%20vs%20EB3%20-%20Teleconf%20050211.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:36:41 -0400 News & Politics no 00:35:07 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference in this monthly series designed to help businesses understand and work within U.S. This teleconference in this monthly series designed to help businesses understand and work within U.S. immigration law focused on recent trends involving the large number of denials and refusals of H1B, H-4, L, and other visa applications at U.S. embassies and consulates. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discussed the sharp increase in 221(g) requests, as well as delays for "administrative processing" and advisory opinions, increasing numbers of H1B petitions being returned to the USCIS for possible revocation, and the new power for consular officers to temporarily revoke already approved visas. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/ConsularProcessingofNonImVisas.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:26:59 -0400 News & Politics no 00:38:01 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference focused on best practices for businesses to assure compliance with the DOL's rules for the Labor Condition Application (LCA) program. This teleconference focused on best practices for businesses to assure compliance with the DOL's rules for the Labor Condition Application (LCA) program. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed trends and procedures of DOL audits and investigations of company compliance with LCA program rules. They also touched upon actions that sometimes prompt DOL visits and what to do to avoid common problems. Methods for using internal audits proactively to address problems and protect one's business in the event of an investigation were covered, as well. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1b-LCA%20Compliance%20-%20Teleconf%20062811.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:25:01 -0400 News & Politics no 00:32:32 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their agents focused on nonimmigrant employment-based visa options. This teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their agents focused on nonimmigrant employment-based visa options. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed the most common nonimmigrant visas utilized by employers - H1B, L-1, and TN, but also discussed some of the less common visas that may be available in appropriate situations - E, O, P, and R. They offered a brief overview of the requirements, advantages and disadvantages of each visa classification. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Overview%20of%20NI%20Options%20-%20TeleConf%20080111.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:20:39 -0400 News & Politics no 00:41:55 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focused on the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21). This teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focused on the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21), as it relates to H1B extensions and employment-based green card portability. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed some common strategies utilizing AC21 law to consider when employing a foreign national. They also discussed some recent developments and the possibility of regulatory guidance in the area of AC21. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/AC21Law%20-%20TeleConf%20090111.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:13:19 -0400 News & Politics no 00:36:51 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focused on the state of investigations of U.S. employers of foreign workers. This teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focused on the state of investigations of U.S. employers of foreign workers. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm presented an overview of how employers are investigated by various government agencies, including USCIS and ICE (through their Fraud Detection and National Security offices), as well as the U.S. Departments of Labor and State. They also discussed recent developments from DOL decisions relating to H1B workers and back wages and provided suggestions for best practices to help avoid compliance problems. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Investigating%20US%20Employers%20-%20Teleconf%20092611.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:00:47 -0400 News & Politics no 00:32:47 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm H1B Hot Topics: Current RFE Trends, H1B Amendments for Change in Location, Fee Payment Requirements, & More. This teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focused on the most current H1B hot topics, including specific issues relevant to the IT consulting industry. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed the most recent H1B RFE trends and some of the new types of evidence requested by USCIS. They also discussed the issue of 'new labor condition application (LCA) v. H1B amendment' for a work location change, as well as the recent controversy in H1B legal / USCIS fee payment, and other timely matters. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/HotTopicsInH1b%20-%20Teleconf103111.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:57:12 -0400 News & Politics no 00:32:08 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focused on employer-sponsored permanent residence ("green card") options other than PERM labor certifications. The topic of this teleconference in our series for employers and their representatives focused on employer-sponsored permanent residence ("green card") options other than PERM labor certifications. In this session, attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discussed the requirements for two of the three EB1 categories: multinational executive transferees and outstanding professors / researchers. We also explained green card options under schedule A and trends in adjudications and other considerations for employers exploring these options. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/EmploymentBasedOptionsBesidesPerm%20-%20Teleconf120611.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:53:11 -0400 News & Politics no 00:41:45 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Highlights of 2011 & Effective Immigration Planning for 2012 and Beyond. In the first teleconference of 2012, in this series designed for employers and their representatives, a panel of attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm provides an overview of the most important developments of 2011 in the field of Immigration law, and how they relate to employers. The panel also provides guidance on how employers can effectively structure their immigration procedures for 2012 and beyond. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Teleconf%20-%20Highlight%202011%20-%201211.R.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:34:44 -0400 News & Politics no 00:40:29 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm H1B Cap-Subject Petitions: Transition from F-1 to H1B & Issues Regarding IT Consulting Companies. The topic of our February 2012 teleconference in this series, designed for employers and their representatives, addresses H1B "cap" cases. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss the annual quota system, who is subject to the cap, and the criteria and requirements for filing H1B cap-subject petitions. The session also addresses issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B, including the cap-gap, USCIS fee requirements, and matters important to IT consulting companies that assign workers at third-party sites. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/H1b%20Cap%20%26%20Issues%20-%20Teleconf%20011612.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:31:05 -0400 News & Politics no 00:41:38 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm L1A/L1B and EB1 Multinational Executive or Manager Categories: Transferring Employees within a Corporate Family. This teleconference in our monthly series for employers and their representatives focuses on the L-1 intracompany transferee classification, as well as the EB1 multinational executive or manager (MET) employer-sponsored permanent residence ("green card") option. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm provide a general overview of the types of employees who may qualify for the L-1 nonimmigrant category, and/or the MET permanent residency classification. They also discuss the special regulations pertaining to foreign companies opening new offices in the United States. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/L1a%20L1b%20and%20EB1-Teleonf-030712.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:15:36 -0400 News & Politics no 00:30:23 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Your status expired months or years ago and you want to know whether there is any way to go back in time and fix it. Your status expired months or years ago and you want to know whether there is any way to go back in time and fix it. This recording from the Murthy Law Firm discusses a special part of the law that allows for nonimmigrant status reinstatement nunc pro tunc (now for then). Hear Murthy Law Firm Attorneys explain the strict requirements for this benefit and the types of situations that might be able to benefit from this law. This discussion will give listeners some insight into how the Murthy Law Firm has helped some clients using this law. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Podcast%20-%20NI%20Status%20Reinstatement%20-%20101110.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:03:52 -0400 News & Politics no 00:09:25 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This recording provides a general overview of immigrant petitions in the EB-1 Extraordinary Ability (EA), Outstanding Professor and Researcher (OPR) and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories. This recording provides a general overview of immigrant petitions in the EB-1 Extraordinary Ability (EA), Outstanding Professor and Researcher (OPR) and EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories. We describe the process involved and the eligibility criteria used with regard to each of these types of petitions. As these types of petitions do not require a Labor Certification process with the Department of Labor, they may serve as a viable option in those cases where the filing of a Labor Certification Application is not possible or desired and the beneficiary meets the other eligibility requirements. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/EA%20OPR%20NIW%20GC%20Options%20-%20Podcast%20060811.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:01:01 -0400 News & Politics no 00:13:23 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm You will learn, in a few brief minutes, about what to do if your PERM Labor Certification case is denied. You will learn, in a few brief minutes, about what to do if your PERM Labor Certification case is denied. What is reconsideration? What is review? Two Murthy Law Firm attorneys experienced with Labor Certification cases will discuss basic legal principles you must confront when challenging a denial. However, in this recording, you will also hear that all may not be lost when new problems are first discovered on denial of the PERM case. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Perm%20Denials%20-%20Podcast%20072911.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:59:42 -0400 News & Politics no 00:11:36 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Is it special enough? This is the question that this broadcast from the Murthy Law Firm on the L-1B Specialized Knowledge Visa tries to briefly address. Is it special enough? This is the question that this broadcast from the Murthy Law Firm on the L-1B Specialized Knowledge Visa tries to briefly address. You will hear Murthy Law Firm Attorneys discussing the meaning of L-1B Specialized Knowledge including how the Murthy Law Firm assists clients with documenting their specialized knowledge qualifications. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/L1b%20Case%20Study%20-%20Podcast042911.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:58:44 -0400 News & Politics no 00:09:18 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm The PERM process is the first step for many Green Card cases. The PERM process is the first step for many Green Card cases. In this recording from the Murthy Law Firm, you will hear Attorney Murthy explain some basic concepts that everybody should be aware of when starting this process. She will also highlight some important issues like PERM case Audits and showing the Business Necessity of job requirements to Department of Labor. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Basics%20of%20Perm%20LC%20-%20Podcast%20040411.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:56:33 -0400 News & Politics no 00:13:09 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This broadcast will answer some additional questions and important issues for everybody preparing to file a PERM Labor Certification case with the U.S. Department of Labor. This broadcast will answer some additional questions and important issues for everybody preparing to file a PERM Labor Certification case with the U.S. Department of Labor. Attorney Sheela Murthy will discuss such important concepts as “minimum requirements” and how to identify whether a Labor Certification case will be EB2 or EB3. Yet Attorney Murthy will not leave listeners when she finishes talking about these critical points because she will also share some information about such PERM-related matters as Audits and Business Necessity. Listeners to this session will likely also enjoy hearing Attorney Murthy in the related recording on Basics of PERM Labor Certification cases. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Basics%20of%20Perm%20LC%20Part%202%20-%20Podcast%20082211.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:55:15 -0400 News & Politics no 00:16:42 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm When USCIS issues an unfavorable decision on an application or petition such as a denial or a revocation, the affected party may have several options for challenging that decision. When USCIS issues an unfavorable decision on an application or petition such as a denial or a revocation, the affected party may have several options for challenging that decision. The choice of whether to file a motion to reopen, a motion to reconsider, or an appeal may depend on particular individual circumstances, the ultimate goal(s), the processing time, etc. This podcast explains the circumstances in which motions and appeals can be filed, the requirements for filing, and the difference between motions and appeals. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Motions%20and%20Appeals%20-%20Podcast%20022412.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:52:06 -0400 News & Politics no 00:09:42 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In this podcast, Attorney Sheela Murthy provides an overview of the immigration protections offered under the Violence Against Women Act. In this podcast, Attorney Sheela Murthy provides an overview of the immigration protections offered under the Violence Against Women Act, better known by its acronym, VAWA. Attorney Murthy describes the classes of foreign nationals who can apply for Lawful Permanent Residency under VAWA. She also explains some of the special waivers which serve to protect VAWA applicants who may otherwise be ineligible to apply for LPR status. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/VAWA%20for%20Green%20Card%20-%20Podcast%20122111.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:50:27 -0400 News & Politics no 00:09:42 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm You will hear from Attorneys who will review the special nature of the New Office L1A for a company that wants to transfer an executive or manager to the U.S. to set up its new operations. Foreign companies are encouraged to do business in the U.S. In this recording from the Murthy Law Firm, you will hear from Attorneys who will review the special nature of the New Office L1A for a company that wants to transfer an executive or manager to the U.S. to set up its new operations. This discussion touches on the special questions that such businesses must answer for USCIS as well as the evidence needed to qualify for extensions. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/New%20L1A%20Petitions-Podcast%20020312.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:47:55 -0400 News & Politics no 00:08:47 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm So what does it take to qualify for an L-1A Visa? So what does it take to qualify for an L-1A Visa? In this recording from the Murthy Law Firm, you will hear Attorney Sheela Murthy describing how someone qualifies for this intra-company transferee visa category. Attorney Murthy will review what an employer has to show USCIS about its company and the sponsored worker as well as how the L-1A differs from the L-1B Visa. Listeners will come away with an overview of the basic elements of this important visa to international business. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Podcast%20-%20L1%20Intercompany%20Transferee.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:44:14 -0400 News & Politics no 00:13:06 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm In this recording from the Murthy Law Firm, you will hear Attorney Sheela Murthy reviewing the basic concepts that anybody interested in the H1B Visa category should know about it. So what is an H1B all about? In this recording from the Murthy Law Firm, you will hear Attorney Sheela Murthy reviewing the basic concepts that anybody interested in the H1B Visa category should know about it. Attorney Murthy talks about what kind of occupations might qualify for an H1B and what is the Labor Condition Application requirement. This broadcast also touches on some of the special issues important for H1Bs in the IT consulting industry. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Podcast%20-%20ABCs%20of%20H1b.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:40:50 -0400 News & Politics no 00:10:10 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm This broadcast from the Murthy Law Firm tells the story of one client who is now a Permanent Resident, but for a brief time was faced with the threat of an I-485 denial. This broadcast from the Murthy Law Firm tells the story of one client who is now a Permanent Resident, but for a brief time was faced with the threat of an I-485 denial. The law generally requires an I-485 applicant to always maintain nonimmigrant status to get a Green Card. One of the more rare exceptions to this rule is if the person's failure to do this is somebody else's fault. In this broadcast, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will discuss how the Adjustment of Status law works and how creative and precise legal thinking saved a man's Green Card case from denial. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Podcast%20-%20Adjustment%20of%20Status.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:38:31 -0400 News & Politics no 00:09:29 immigration, visas, green card, h1b, Murthy Law Firm Listen to Attorney Sheela Murthy discuss the basics of how a non-citizen may come to the United States on either a temporary or permanent basis. Listen to Attorney Sheela Murthy discuss the basics of how a non-citizen may come to the United States on either a temporary or permanent basis. Attorney Murthy outlines the "alphabet soup" of various visa categories for people who wish to come to America on a short term basis, either as tourists, on business, or for temporary work or study. Attorney Murthy will also discuss the ways in which a person can get permanent resident status (otherwise known as the "green card") through avenues such as family-based petitions or employer sponsorship. http://www.murthy.com/podcast/Podcast%20-%20Coming%20to%20America.mp3 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:35:39 -0400 News & Politics no 00:18:06 immigration, visas, green card, h1b,