The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued guidance clarifying who will be subject to the $100,000 fee imposed under the 19.Sep.2025, executive proclamation addressing certain H1B filings. While the published guidance outlines specific circumstances in which the fee should apply, the Murthy Law...
Answer In this scenario, it would be advisable to proactively send in the Supplement J form, as USCIS will not necessarily issue an RFE. (14.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin. There is little to no forward movement for most employment-based categories. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Filing Charts for May 2026 The...
Your company has a great employee from another country working on a temporary visa and wants to keep them permanently. That means helping them obtain Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, better known as a green card. For most employers, that journey starts with the PERM...
If you've just learned your H1B registration wasn't selected, you're likely feeling a mix of frustration and uncertainty. After months of preparation and anticipation, a "not selected" notification can feel like a door closing on your future in the United States.Take a breath. Your journey...
Answer If the USCIS is consistent with prior years, then whether a second lottery will be necessary likely will be announced by the end of July or beginning of August. (08.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...
Answer The wage is fixed. The employer must pay at least the prevailing wage listed in the original determination once the employee receives the green card. It does not increase for inflation over time. (08.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law....
The H1B nonimmigrant program is one of the most versatile and widely used work visa programs in the United States. Therefore, having a good understanding of the program can be helpful for both workers and their respective employers. Below are some of the most common...
AnswerThere may be other options available to you, as explained in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, Options if Not Selected in the H1B Lottery (01.Apr.2024). It would be advisable to discuss these options further with a qualified immigration attorney. (31.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
It can take years for a foreign national to be granted status as a lawful permanent resident (i.e., “green card” holder) through one of the employment-based categories. This is especially true for applicants born in one of the heavily “oversubscribed” countries, notably India and China....
