The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed an increase in application fees charged by Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The fee increases are related to the payments submitted with Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) form I-901. Proposed Fees Assuming this proposal is...
Answer Assuming the H1B petition included a change-of-status request, international travel would result in the status request being abandoned. This means the petition could still be approved, but essentially it would convert to a request for consular processing. In order to enter in H1B status, it...
Answer One generally must be at least 18 to apply for citizenship. Children under that age normally would become citizens automatically upon naturalization of the parent/s. After that occurs, a passport application (or N-600 application) for a certificate of citizenship can be applied for on their...
Answer One normally would be in a "period of authorized stay" and be permitted to remain in the U.S. until a decision is issued on the pending change-of-status application. (06.Aug.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer If the priority date has been current continuously, it might make sense to do an inquiry, as cases are sometimes "forgotten" by the USCIS. (06.Aug.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time....
As discussed in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, Nonimmigrant Visa Revocation Update for Those with DUI (16.Feb.2016), the U.S. Department of State (DOS) can prudentially revoke a visa foil (commonly referred to as a visa "stamp") for those convicted, or even just arrested, for driving while under...
Answer If the second work location is within "normal commuting distance" of the original work location, a new LCA might not be needed. However, if the second clinic is not within normal commuting distance, a new LCA and amended H1B petition probably would be necessary. Also,...
Answer An appeal does NOT grant you any status. You may be unlawfully present during this time period, which can have very serious consequences. You should consult an attorney immediately. (30.Jul.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Answer To retain the priority date, an I-140 based on the LC must be approved. It may be possible to re-file the I-140 using the existing labor cert, if the problem can be "fixed" (i.e. if the problem was with the I-140 filing, as opposed to...
Answer One potentially could travel and reenter on another valid visa "stamp." However, there are some complex legal issues here, if one has become unlawfully present based on the extension denial (i.e. potential automatic revocation of the visa stamp). Further, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection...
