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20 Jan 2022

I am currently in the U.S. in H1B status. My visa stamp expired, and I need to travel. I am not able to get an appointment in India for several months. Is it possible to apply for a new visa stamp from within U.S.?

Answer No. Ordinarily, there is no means of applying for a visa from within the United States. (19.Jan.2022)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 © 2022, MURTHY LAW FIRM....

14 Jan 2022

February 2022 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the February 2022 Visa Bulletin. The most notable movement is in the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category for foreign nationals born in India. All cutoff dates listed refer to the dates in the final action chart (i.e.,...

10:23 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

12 Jan 2022

Do I need the original I-140 approval notice for my spouse to apply for an H-4 EAD?

Answer No, a copy of the original I-140 (or the courtesy copy provided by the USCIS) should suffice. Even if the person does not have a copy, but can provide the receipt number, the USCIS should still be able to use this to process the H-4...

17:16 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / H-4 Dependents / Immigrant Petition (I-140) / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker

12 Jan 2022

My EAD application has been pending for more than six months. Someone recommended that I contact my congressperson’s office and see if they can intervene. Is this a good idea? Is it possible this will further delay my case?

Answer Generally speaking, there is no harm in doing a congressional inquiry. Such requests are fairly routine. Oftentimes, the USCIS provides nothing beyond a generic response indicating that the case is still being processed, but there is no reason to think this will have any negative...

17:09 / FAQs / For Individuals

11 Jan 2022

MurthyAudio: Biden Administration Trends and Travel Updates

Current trends in the Biden Administration, including USCIS adjudications, visa issuance at the consulates, and issues at ports of entry after traveling abroad are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast from 05.Jan.2022.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our...

13:32 / For Employers / For Individuals / MurthyAudio / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

10 Jan 2022

Rule Withdrawn Rather than Significantly Alter H1B Lottery Process

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has withdrawn a final rule promulgated during the final days of the Trump Administration, which would have replaced the H1B lottery registration system with one that prioritizes cases filed based on wage level. The withdrawal comes after several...

08:06 / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

06 Jan 2022

I am currently in L1B status, and am approaching my 5-year max. If I am promoted to a manager, can my employer sponsor me for a change to L1A status?

Answer If you are being promoted to a managerial position, it generally would be possible to change from L1B to L1A status. However, that does not necessarily mean you would be able to extend your stay in the U.S.Ordinarily, a person is limited to 5 years...

07:53 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

06 Jan 2022

Do I have to be in the U.S. to file an I-485 supplement J?

Answer No, there is no requirement that a person be physically in the U.S. at the time a Supplement J is filed. (06.Jan.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...

07:50 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident

06 Jan 2022

I am in India and I have a valid H1B visa in my passport. My employer in the U.S. does not have any work for me. Can I enter using my H1B visa to find a project to work on?

Answer No, a person may not enter the U.S. in H1B status in order to look for a project (or a job). To enter in H1B status, one generally must be coming to the U.S. in order to work based on an approved H1B petition. (06.Jan.2022)Sheela...

07:47 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker

03 Jan 2022

Waivers of In-Person Interviews for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued a temporary final rule that provides consular officers discretion to waive the personal appearance and in-person oath requirement of certain repeat immigrant visa applicants who were issued an immigrant visa on or after August 4, 2019. This...

08:05 / Consulates / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident

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I am currently in the U.S. in H1B status. My visa stamp expired, and I need to travel. I am not able to get an appointment in India for several months. Is it possible to apply for a new visa stamp from within U.S.?

February 2022 Visa Bulletin

Do I need the original I-140 approval notice for my spouse to apply for an H-4 EAD?

My EAD application has been pending for more than six months. Someone recommended that I contact my congressperson’s office and see if they can intervene. Is this a good idea? Is it possible this will further delay my case?

MurthyAudio: Biden Administration Trends and Travel Updates

Rule Withdrawn Rather than Significantly Alter H1B Lottery Process

I am currently in L1B status, and am approaching my 5-year max. If I am promoted to a manager, can my employer sponsor me for a change to L1A status?

Do I have to be in the U.S. to file an I-485 supplement J?

I am in India and I have a valid H1B visa in my passport. My employer in the U.S. does not have any work for me. Can I enter using my H1B visa to find a project to work on?

Waivers of In-Person Interviews for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants

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