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03 Mar 2022

I was working for a company abroad as a manager for more than one year, and my employer then transferred me to the U.S. on H1B. Can they sponsor me for a green card through the EB1(c) multinational manager / executive category, or do I have to be moved to L1A status, first?

Answer There is no requirement that a foreign national be in L1A status before being sponsored for a green card through the EB1(c) category. Being in H1B status would not prevent an employer for filing an EB1(c) case on your behalf, assuming you meet all the...

08:09 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
10 Feb 2022

My I-140 is approved, and my priority date likely will be current soon. My employer offered me a special job that would have be working at an overseas office for a few years. If I accept this position, would I still be able to use the I-140 when I return to the U.S.? Is there a time limit for filing my I-485 after the priority date becomes current?

Answer Generally speaking, there is no set time limit for filing an I-485 after the priority date becomes current. (09.Feb.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here.  Copyright © 2022,...

08:01 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Travel
03 Feb 2022

My employer filed my PERM LC several months ago. They would not let me get involved in the process, and now I found out the case has been audited. Is that a sign that the employer made a mistake in the PERM filing?

Answer First of all, your employer did the right thing by making sure you were not involved in the PERM LC process. If you had been involved, this alone could have resulted in a denial. Keep in mind that the PERM process is primarily a labor...

06:57 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident