Answer We do not have specific statistics on how frequently second RFEs are issued by the USCIS. But, anecdotally, it appears to be very uncommon to see a second RFE issued on an H1B petition.There was a time under the Trump Administration when there was a...
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of State (DOS), urging the DOS to address ongoing issues related to E-1 and E-2 visa applications. In the letter, AILA also includes various suggestions that could be implemented to alleviate...
Answer When applying for a visa "stamp," the petition must be valid and the job must still be available. If circumstances change after the visa is issued, there is no cooling off period required to apply for an amendment. Further, the existing visa typically would remain...
Answer If an I-140 is filed for you under the EB1(c) category and that case is denied, it normally would have no impact on the existing EB2 case (or your ability to retain the old priority date.) (30.Nov.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
For many, the close of each calendar year brings with it holidays and good cheer. For some, however, there looms the possibility of layoffs as employers assess their needs for the coming year. This is now true in the tech industry and its many H1B...
On October 31, 2022, a new final rule on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) went into effect. The implementation of this final rule means that DACA – a program that provides certain temporary protections and benefits to qualifying undocumented immigrants who were brought to...
For people not accustomed to the open displays of merchandise typical in the United States, the opportunity to pick up a few small items could prove tempting. Many newcomers to this country do not realize that seemingly minor crimes can have very serious immigration, as...
Answer In general, a civil lawsuit filed against you by a private party would not impact your immigration status or future green card case. (23.Nov.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...
Answer If the existing H1B visa "stamp" in your passport is still valid, it normally is permissible to use that visa and the new employer's approved petition to request admission in H1B status. (23.Nov.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...
Answer Assuming the existing H1B petition was filed for a full-time position, you should not rely on that approval to work part time. However, your employer can file an H1B amendment requesting that the position be approved as a part-time position. And, typically, you then could...
