Answer This has no effect on the wait time for an immigrant visa. In the family-based, fourth preference (FB4) category, the wait time will very likely be more than a decade. (26.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer As long as one enters before the expiration of the AP, this should not be an issue. Overstaying the AP for any reason typically would create serious problems, however. (26.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division for the U.S. Department of State (DOS), provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions almost every month. The update for the July 2017 Visa Bulletin provides predictions related to a number of employment-based categories for the...
Attorney In this situation, one could submit a request to the USCIS under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and, typically, obtain a copy of much of the I-140 filing. (19.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Attorney An EAD based on a pending I-485 is unrestricted - one can work for multiple employers. However, assuming the I-485 is based on an employer-sponsored I-140, one must retain a "green card" job offer to preserve the I-485. (19.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela...
Answer In general, there is no limitation on the amount of time a person may remain outside the U.S., as long as the person returns before the expiration of the advance parole. (12.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer A master's degree from an accredited public university would normally be acceptable for both purposes, regardless of whether or not the classes are taken online. (12.Jun.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real...
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the July 2017 Visa Bulletin. In the final action (FA) chart, the employment-based, first preference (EB1) category remains unchanged from the previous month, with India and China stuck with cutoff dates of January 1, 2012. In...
Answer It depends what type of audit it is. This may be a PERM audit, which is a fairly normal part of a labor certification filing. On the other hand, it could mean that the DOL or DHS are examining an employer's I-9 records, or H1B...
Since the inauguration of President Trump in January, there has been much uncertainty in the immigrant community, and information is key. Accordingly, the Murthy Law Firm offered a special 3-part teleconference series to U.S. employers of foreign nationals for three consecutive weeks in May. Entitled...
