Answer If the new worksite is in the same metropolitan statistical area (MSA) as the worksite location listed in the advertisements, the advertisements typically still can be used. If the new worksite is in a different MSA, then the PERM process likely would need to restart...
Any prior encounter with law enforcement, no matter how old, how minor, or what the outcome, can complicate an otherwise straightforward immigration case filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Murthy Law Firm has been seeing an increasing number of such cases...
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the April 2026 Visa Bulletin. There is some substantial forward movement, especially for unlisted countries of chargeability. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First...
Answer This may be an option provided that the H-4 EAD renewal has been pending for longer than what a court might consider reasonable. (17.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...
Answer Typically not, as occupational classifications are determined based on the job duties and other details of the position, independent of the particular employee’s credentials. (17.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) has issued a significant precedent decision, Matter of Texperts, Inc., 29 I&N Dec. 491 (AAO 2026), that will have lasting consequences for employers and foreign nationals facing fraud or misrepresentation allegations across a wide...
Answer Yes. H1B employees must be offered the same benefits as similarly employed workers. Employers cannot treat employees differently simply because they hold H1B status. (10.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
Answer Individuals with a pending I-485 must remain eligible for adjustment of status while the application is pending. If the individual no longer has a job offer from the employer that initially sponsored the green card case, it is important to request AC21 job portability as...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released an updated edition of Form I-129, dated 02/27/26, which will be the only accepted version beginning 01.Apr.2026. The new edition includes significant changes to the H Classification Supplement that employers and practitioners should understand, particularly as...
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.The MP3 is available here and soon can be found in...
