This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the July 2022 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to the dates in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category The EB1 category remains current for all...
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.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on...
Any company that employs H1B workers is obligated to create and maintain a public access file (PAF) for each employee in H1B status. The following is a general overview of some of the key documents that should be found in PAFs. Public Access Files: Creation and...
Answer There is no requirement that a person be in H1B status for a company to initiate a PERM case for that individual. (01.Jun.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will soon begin phasing in 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 will expand the option of premium processing service to...
Answer This has become a common issue, especially for cases filed with the Texas Service Center. To resolve the matter, we generally send an eMail to the Texas Service Center to request that the RFE be reissued. (18.May.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
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.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. Copyright © 2022, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All...
This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the June 2022 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to the dates in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category The EB1 category remains current for all...
Answer Yes, it is possible. However, each employer must fully comply with the standard STEM OPT requirements, including the requirement that it employ the individual for a minimum of 20 hours per week. (04.May.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...
Answer In general, a foreign national who has been counted against the H1B cap may remain in the U.S. in H1B status for a maximum of 6 years. If the foreign national leaves the U.S. or changes status prior to utilizing the full 6 years of...
