Issues related to the maintenance of F-1 and H1B statuses for employees, as well as the latest trends from the current Administration, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference, which aired September 4, 2019.The MP3 is available here and in the archive...
Recent college graduates in F-1 status are sometimes able to bridge the time between the expiration of their optional practical training (OPT) and the October 1st start date of H1B status through a benefit known as "cap gap" OPT. This benefit extends the OPT period...
Answer There is no requirement that a person be fired in order to make use of the grace period. So long as the person meets the standard requirements for using the grace period, it can still be used regardless of whether the person quits or is...
Answer No, generally speaking, one can only work as a W-2 employee - and only for the H1B petitioning employer(s) - while in H1B status. (04.Sep.2019)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here.Access more...
Answer Generally speaking, a pending H1B case would have no impact on a company's ability to file a PERM case on behalf of a current or prospective employee. (04.Sep.2019)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...
As announced in December 2018, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is in the process of implementing a registration system for employers seeking to file cap-subject H1B petitions. This system would replace the current H1B "lottery" system. Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a change today in the direct mailing addresses for certain H1B petitioners.As has been USCIS policy since 2017, most H1B petitions must be filed at a designated service center based on the state where the petitioner's primary...
Answer One does not need to be in L1A status in order to be sponsored for an EB1(c) multinational executive or manager position. But, the EB1(c) petition must be sponsored by the employer. The only type of EB1 case that can be self-sponsored is EB1(a), which...
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Answer An invitation letter – whether it be the original or a copy – is not normally required. It can be helpful in certain situations, though. If presented during the visa application, a scanned copy typically would suffice. (21.Aug.2019)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...
