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02 Oct 2018

NewsFlash! USCIS Goes Back to Using “Dates for Filing Chart” in Oct 2018 Visa Bulletin for All Categories

This morning, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reversed course, updating the adjustment-of-status filing charts webpage yet again to indicate that the more favorable dates for filing (DF) chart dates may be used for both family- and employment-based cases in the October 2018 Visa Bulletin. No...

01 Oct 2018

NewsFlash! Employment-Based Cases Now Must Use “Final Action Chart” in Oct Visa Bulletin

Earlier today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the adjustment-of-status filing charts webpage to indicate that only the less favorable final action (FA) chart dates may be used for employment-based cases in the October 2018 Visa Bulletin. The USCIS had previously indicated that...

21:52 / AOS/CP / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Uncategorized / USCIS News / Worker

25 Sep 2018

Proposed Rule to End H-4 EAD Program Coming Before End of 2018

Within the next three months, the Trump Administration is expected to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to end the program that allows a qualifying H-4 spouse to obtain an employment authorization document (EAD). Once the NPRM is issued, the public will be given...

15:39 / For Employers / For Families / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Worker

25 Sep 2018

USCIS Holding Teleconference on NTA Memo on Thursday; Details on Implementation Coming Soon

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is scheduled to hold a teleconference on Thursday, September 27, 2018, from 2 to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time, U.S.) to discuss the June 28, 2018, policy memorandum on the issuance of notices to appears (NTAs). More details on...

09:49 / NewsBrief / Student / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker

24 Sep 2018

What is the processing time for motions to reopen (MTRs)?

Answer MTRs are currently very slow - generally at least 6-12 months. (24.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2018, MURTHY...

12:57 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Student / Worker

20 Sep 2018

MurthyAudio: L-1 Strategies for RFEs/Denials

Getting an L-1 petition approved has never been more challenging. Yet, there are steps that companies can take to improve their chances with these filings. In this teleconference, recorded September 5, 2018, Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide tips for responding to L-1 RFEs. They also...

13:36 / For Employers / For Individuals / MurthyAudio / Worker

18 Sep 2018

Can a PERM filed for an EB2 position later be used to file an I-140 under the EB3 category?

Answer In general, yes. A new I-140 petition can be filed in EB3 using a copy of an existing (EB2) PERM approval. This cannot be filed with premium processing, however. (18.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...

14:03 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Worker

18 Sep 2018

What are the chances of getting an H1B approved after a second RFE?

Answer Having a second RFE issued on an H1B petition is becoming relatively common. It is not unusual for an H1B petition to be approved after a second RFE. (18.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...

14:01 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

18 Sep 2018

My employer is filing an H1B amendment to add an additional work location, but everything else in the petition is the same. Can this be filed for premium processing?

Answer Currently, premium processing is only available for cap-subject H1B petitions filed for "extension without change" at the Nebraska Service Center. If an amendment is requested, it would not presently be eligible for premium processing. (18.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...

13:58 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

17 Sep 2018

Increase in Premium Processing Fee

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is increasing the fee charged by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for premium processing. Effective October 1, 2018, the fee for premium processing will increase from $1,225 to $1,410. Background on Fee Increase For an added fee, premium...

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NewsFlash! USCIS Goes Back to Using “Dates for Filing Chart” in Oct 2018 Visa Bulletin for All Categories

NewsFlash! Employment-Based Cases Now Must Use “Final Action Chart” in Oct Visa Bulletin

Proposed Rule to End H-4 EAD Program Coming Before End of 2018

USCIS Holding Teleconference on NTA Memo on Thursday; Details on Implementation Coming Soon

What is the processing time for motions to reopen (MTRs)?

MurthyAudio: L-1 Strategies for RFEs/Denials

Can a PERM filed for an EB2 position later be used to file an I-140 under the EB3 category?

What are the chances of getting an H1B approved after a second RFE?

My employer is filing an H1B amendment to add an additional work location, but everything else in the petition is the same. Can this be filed for premium processing?

Increase in Premium Processing Fee

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