Answer Given the huge spike in COVID-19 cases in India, it definitely is possible new travel restrictions will be implemented. As of yet, no such restrictions have been announced, other than the requirement that travelers present a recent negative COVID-19 test before boarding a plane to...
Answer No, applying for a STEM OPT extension typically would have no impact on an H1B registration case. (15.Apr.2021)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 © 2021, MURTHY...
Current trends with visa issuance at the consulates and dropbox and issues at the port of entry after travel are the topics for discussion by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast, recorded April 07, 2021.The MP3 is available here, and is listed in the...
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of visa services at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad remains limited. The severity of backlogs in visa interviews varies based on epidemic control protocols of each country. U.S. embassies and consulates are taking the necessary precautions to protect...
Foreign nationals requesting admission to the United States and indeed, even U.S. citizens, may face additional scrutiny at the United States border. This includes the physical border itself or the functional equivalent of the border such as an international airport, port of entry, or border...
Answer Getting married to a person with a green card would have no direct impact on one's F-1 status. However, if applying for certain immigration benefits, such as an F-1 visa at a consulate, it is possible this could create problems related to immigrant intent. (01.Apr.2021)Sheela...
With the arrival of fiscal year 2022 (FY22) H1B cap season, foreign nationals and employers should be aware of some important nuances of the H1B advanced-degree exemption, often referred to as the "master's cap." Clearly, the 20,000 H1B cap exemptions can be quite valuable for...
Answer Accredited, nonprofit universities are generally cap-exempt employers. If a person is going to be employed by a cap-exempt employer, the standard H1B cap timelines would not apply. There is no need to submit a registration, apply in the lottery, etc. The petition can normally be...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is providing additional flexibilities to qualifying F-1 students filing form I-765 based on OPT. These flexibilities are being provided because of ongoing processing delays at the USCIS and are available only to I-765 applications submitted to the USCIS...
If you are an F-1 student, you are probably aware that there are restrictions on working. When you initially obtained your SEVIS I-20 form and F-1 visa, you had to show that you could afford to go to school without working, since F-1 students generally...
