Cutoff dates in the visa bulletin have moved significantly during the current fiscal year, resulting in thousands of individuals being able to file their respective I-485 applications for adjustment of status. As a result, the Murthy Law Firm is receiving questions pertaining to use of...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued policy revisions to the USCIS Policy Manual with regard to the criteria for expedite requests by applicants and petitioners, as well as the issuance of requests for evidence (RFEs) and notices of intent to deny (NOIDs)....
Recent immigration litigation trends, including how litigation strategies are changing with the Biden Administration, are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recorded 02 June 2021.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. Copyright...
Answer H1B time is calculated based on the person's time in the United States in H1B status. Time spent outside the U.S. after an H1B has been approved does not count toward the standard 6-year max. (17.Jun.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer If the PERM labor certification is at the service center where the I-140 is being filed, it appears the USCIS will honor the premium processing request. However, there have been reports of cases being rejected when a premium processing request was included. As a precaution,...
This article was written by the attorneys of the Murthy Law Firm for our corporate clients. If you are an employer or HR manager, interested in the services offered by our firm, contact our Corporate Services Manager.The Murthy Law Firm frequently receives questions on immigration...
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...
