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17 Sep 2019

Proposed Rule to End H-4 EAD Program Delayed Until At Least Spring 2020

On September 16, 2019, representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a filing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, indicating that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is still actively working on a rule to terminate...

13 Sep 2019

If an H1B Change of Status is Not Wanted After Approval

Changing status to H1B often involves a lengthy and somewhat unpredictable process. Because of the annual cap and uncertainties of lottery selection, many foreign nationals consider alternative processes as backup plans. As a result, there are a number of situations in which a foreign national...

08:17 / For Employers / NewsBrief / Student / Worker

11 Sep 2019

FLAG System Must be Used for LCAs Effective October 1, 2019

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that, as of 12:00 EST on October 1, 2019, labor condition applications (LCAs) required for H1B, H1B1, and E-3 petitions must be submitted via the Foreign Labor Application Gateway...

08:48 / For Employers / NewsBrief / Worker

09 Sep 2019

MurthyAudio: Hiring Issues for F-1/H1B Workers

Issues related to the maintenance of F-1 and H1B statuses for employees, as well as the latest trends from the current Administration, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference, which aired September 4, 2019.The MP3 is available here and in the archive...

14:34 / For Employers / For Individuals / MurthyAudio / Student / Worker

05 Sep 2019

Can I be paid as a 1099 independent contractor while in H1B status?

Answer No, generally speaking, one can only work as a W-2 employee - and only for the H1B petitioning employer(s) - while in H1B status. (04.Sep.2019)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here.Access more...

18:25 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

05 Sep 2019

Do I need to wait for my H1B petition to be approved before my employer can file a PERM case for me?

Answer Generally speaking, a pending H1B case would have no impact on a company's ability to file a PERM case on behalf of a current or prospective employee. (04.Sep.2019)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...

18:16 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

03 Sep 2019

DHS Proposes Small Fee to Use Registration System for Cap-Subject H1B Petitions

As announced in December 2018, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is in the process of implementing a registration system for employers seeking to file cap-subject H1B petitions. This system would replace the current H1B "lottery" system. Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...

11:30 / For Employers / Government / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Worker

30 Aug 2019

USCIS Changes Filing Location for Some H1B Petitions

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a change today in the direct mailing addresses for certain H1B petitioners.As has been USCIS policy since 2017, most H1B petitions must be filed at a designated service center based on the state where the petitioner's primary...

17:05 / For Employers / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

21 Aug 2019

My client would like me to travel to the U.S. to attend a couple of meetings, so I am applying for a B-1/B-2 visa. Do I need to present the original invitation letter? Or, can I use a scanned copy of the letter?

Answer An invitation letter – whether it be the original or a copy – is not normally required. It can be helpful in certain situations, though. If presented during the visa application, a scanned copy typically would suffice. (21.Aug.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...

13:42 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Travel / Worker

21 Aug 2019

My project ended and I now am looking for a new H1B employer. I have about 10 days left of my 60-day grace period. If a new employer files an LCA for me within the 60 days, can the H1B change-of-employer then be filed shortly after the 60 days have passed?

Answer Generally speaking, no, this would not work. In order to be able to port to a new H1B employer, one would need to have the change-of-employer petition filed within the 60-day grace period. (21.Aug.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...

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