07 Jan 2016

Murthy Team’s H1B Successes, Despite Tougher Standards

In recent years, employers filing H1B petitions have experienced tougher adjudication standards. The restrictive interpretation of critical H1B elements requires the submission of extensive evidence in many cases. At the Murthy Law Firm, we receive calls on a daily basis from employers struggling to answer...

04 Jan 2016

While in H1B status, can I invest in a consulting firm?

Answer An H1B worker can make a passive investment in any company. However, it must honestly be a passive investment, only. One cannot work at the company or run / manage the business. People often think they are not "working" because they hire someone else for...