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.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. Copyright ©...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced two accommodations being made related to the COVID-19 pandemic. First, the USCIS again has extended the response time flexibility, initially announced on March 20, 2020. Second, the USCIS has made permanent the policy that allows all...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will soon begin the second phase of its efforts to expand the availability of premium processing service for two categories of I-140 petitions that historically have not been eligible for premium processing. Specifically, the USCIS is expanding the...
Answer Typically, there is no need to be in the U.S. when an I-140 is filed. (27.Jul.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, MURTHY LAW FIRM....
Answer Typically, a person in L-1 status cannot move to a new position based on a pending amendment. (20.Jul.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, MURTHY...
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.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. Copyright © 2022, MURTHY...
AnswerThere has been no word, yet. As a frame of reference, for last year's cap cases, we did not learn a second lottery was necessary until that lottery's results were released on July 29, 2021. So, we still may need to wait a few more...
Answer If a denied petition is appealed, the case typically first goes back to the USCIS to review the appeal. The USCIS then has 45 days to determine whether to take favorable action on the case or to forward it to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO)....
There are questions commonly on the minds of many MurthyDotCom readers regarding the effect of reentry into the United States on H1B or L-1 workers who also have approved advance parole (AP) based on a pending application to adjust status (form I-485). The law pertaining...
Answer The degree used to qualify for the master's cap does not have to be the same degree listed for the minimum education requirement in the H1B petition. If the position requires a BS in computer science, that is what should be listed on the petition....
