29 Jan 2018

I am currently working in H1B status in Michigan, very close to the Canadian border. Is it ok if I rent a house in Canada and then commute to Michigan for work every morning? Would an H1B amendment be needed?

Answer Generally speaking, a person is permitted to live in Canada and commute to an H1B position in the U.S. each day. (This, of course, is assuming that the individual is permitted to reside in Canada, pursuant to Canadian immigration law.) If the H1B job and...

22 Jan 2018

NewsFlash! Senate Reaches Agreement to End Government Shutdown

This afternoon, Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate came to an agreement on a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through February 8, 2018. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to approve the bill and send it to President Trump to sign...

22 Jan 2018

How long is it taking to receive a prevailing wage determination (PWD) for a PERM case after filing with the DOL?

Answer This generally is taking 3-4 months. (22.Jan.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2018, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...

22 Jan 2018

I was working for Company A in H1B status, but then joined Company B when that company filed a change of employer petition for me. If Company B’s petition is denied, can I go back to working for Company A?

Answer The January 2017 regulations explicitly state that this is possible, assuming that the approved H1B petition with Company A is still valid. (22.Jan.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...

20 Jan 2018

Government Shutdown Now in Effect

A partial shutdown of the federal government is now in effect because Congress was unable to pass a new budget or continuing resolution. This also means that several immigration programs, including the regional center portion of the employment-based, fifth preference immigrant investor program is temporarily...