The U.S. Consulate in Singapore has confirmed that the June 22, 2020 executive order, which restricts many categories of nonimmigrants from being admitted to the United States, does not apply to the H1B1 visa category. The H1B1 category is very similar to the H1B category;...
Answer Premium processing time appears to be unaffected presently. However, given the current uncertainty regarding USCIS funding, it is unclear how long this will continue. (06.Jun.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
Answer By its terms, the proclamation only applies to people who are NOT in the United States on the date that it went into effect (i.e., June 24, 2020). Therefore, one who was here on that date, should be able to travel and receive a visa...
New H1B policy changes that have been impacted by litigation are discussed by attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm. Rescission of USCIS memos and guidance are included in this conversation, which aired on 01.Jul.2020 as part of our teleconference series for employers and their representatives.The...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is again extending the response time flexibility, initially announced on March 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This flexibility applies to applicants and petitioners responding to any of the following, issued from March 1 through September 11,...
Answer If one was outside of the U.S. as of June 24th and does not presently have a valid H1B visa or travel document (e.g., advance parole), then the executive order likely prevents one in this situation from being issued an H1B visa. (01.Jul.2020)Sheela Murthy and...
Last night, President Trump amended his June 22, 2020 executive order in a small, but significant manner that clarifies and potentially increases the classes of nonimmigrants who are subject to the order. The original version of the executive order stated that, if a foreign national...
Late on the evening of June 22, 2020, the Trump Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation that impacts individuals applying for certain nonimmigrant visas (NIVs). Specifically, the travel ban applies to certain NIVs like the H1B, H2B, L-1, certain J holders, and their dependents.There is fear...
Most months, Charles Oppenheim, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions. Following the release of the July 2020 Visa Bulletin, Mr. Oppenheim provided some information regarding the use of immigrant visa numbers...
Answer The executive order should not impact H1B cap or non-cap filings within the U.S. The USCIS should still be able to adjudicate all such petitions, as before the issuance of the Presidential Proclamation. If the petition is approved, however, and you are not in the...
