Answer No, there generally is no requirement that the beneficiary be in the U.S. at the time the I-140 is filed. (03.Jun.2021)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...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a request for public input in April 2021, regarding "…how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can reduce administrative and other barriers and burdens within its regulations and policies, including those that prevent foreign citizens from easily...
AnswerWage levels are determined based on the occupation, the minimum job requirements, such as years of work experience and level of education, and the work location(s). There are four wage levels, ranging from wage level 1 (entry level) to wage level 4 (fully competent).To be...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reinstated its policy to defer to previously issued approvals when adjudicating petitions requesting extensions of nonimmigrant status if all the terms and conditions remain the same. This marks a return to the long-standing policy of deference to...
Updates on immigration policy and procedures in the first few months of the new Biden Administration, including H1B and green card processing, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recorded 05.May.2021.The MP3 is available here, and is listed in the archive of...
Answer The suspension of travel from India due to the pandemic only applies to people who were physically in India during the past 14 days. If a person travels to a third country, such as Mexico, for two weeks, the travel ban would not prevent that...
President Biden's Proclamation suspending travel from India, first announced on Friday, April 30, 2021, is now effective. The Proclamation bans the entry of nonimmigrants who were physically present in India during the last 14-days, and is effective until further notice.Importantly, this prohibition on entry has...
Today, President Biden is expected to impose travel restrictions on India starting Tuesday, May 4, 2021, to curb the spread of COVID-19. The ban will bar most travelers who are not U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents from coming to the United States if...
Answer Given the huge spike in COVID-19 cases in India, it definitely is possible new travel restrictions will be implemented. As of yet, no such restrictions have been announced, other than the requirement that travelers present a recent negative COVID-19 test before boarding a plane to...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently held its monthly YouTube program with Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division. During the program, Mr. Oppenheim discussed his predictions for the June 2021 Visa Bulletin, as well as predications for the remainder of...
