Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), titled "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." While the text of the proposed rule has not yet been...
Answer Yes, an LCA and H1B petition may list work locations in two different states. (29.Jul.2025)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 © 2025, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All...
Answer Unfortunately, the H-4 applicant typically must be physically in the United States at the time the H-4 EAD is filed. (29.Jul.2025)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...
Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will significantly restrict eligibility for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers, commonly referred to as “dropbox" appointments. Under the new policy, nearly all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including those applying to renew work visas (e.g., H1B), will be...
Answer It is important to get immigration guidance and criminal representation. The consequences depend, to a large extent, upon the maximum possible sentence allowed for the charge in the particular state. In some locations, a conviction for shoplifting makes one removable (i.e., deportable) and inadmissible. In...
Answer Generally speaking, a B-1/B-2 visa is not tied to any particular employer and remains valid through the date indicated on the visa. (22.Jul.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...
Answer Yes, the H-4 application is not tied to the H1B worker’s employer. As long as the H1B spouse has maintained valid status, the other spouse normally is eligible to apply for and receive the H-4 (and, if qualified, an H-4 EAD). (22.Jul.2025)Sheela Murthy and other...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the H1B cap limit for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) has been reached. This applies to both the 65,000 regular H1B cap limit as well as the 20,000 advanced degree (masters) cap exemptions.The USCIS only had...
Answer Generally speaking, an approved I-140, including one that is self-sponsored, can be used by an H-4 spouse to apply for an H-4 EAD. (16.Jul.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...
Answer The rules regarding whether a particular activity may be considered unauthorized employment are fairly vague. However, it seems very unlikely that the USCIS would view signing an offer letter as a form of unauthorized employment. (16.Jul.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
