On July 15, 2023, the official U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Appointment Service website for India will move to a new system for U.S. visa services. The DOS has asked that a U.S. visa applicant take certain steps to better ensure the appointment and...
Answer No, there are no set salary requirements for an L1B petition. However, the USCIS may take the salary into consideration when determining whether the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. (21.Jun.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...
Answer In most circumstances, if the acquiring entity assumes all liabilities of the H1B petition and continues to maintain the public access file, no H1B petition / amendment is needed. An authorized official of the new entity should prepare a notarized statement expressly assuming all liabilities...
An overview of the nonimmigrant L1A/L1B options, as well as tips for filing and responding to requests for evidence (RFEs), are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the June 2023 podcast.The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our...
Answer There is no conflict between being in L1A status and having a PERM case filed on one's behalf.Note, however, that the maximum amount of time a person may remain in L1A status is seven years. Unlike the H1B category, which allows a person to extend...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has provided a possible mechanism for certain laid off nonimmigrant workers who have pending B-1 or B-2 (B-1/B-2) applications to regain work visa status. More specifically, if the nonimmigrant worker has a pending application to change status to...
Answer We typically recommend that H1B change-of-employer petitions request a start date that is no later than the last day of the beneficiary's grace period. If it is filed requesting a date later than that, the USCIS still has the discretion to approve the petition with...
Answer Ordinarily, a change of status from H1B to H-4 would not impact the validity of the H1B visa "stamp" in one's passport. If the individual leaves the U.S. and wishes to return in H1B status, it typically would be possible to present the approved H1B...
Answer It seems unlikely that an immigration officer would take issue with a person using the full 60-day grace period. (01.Jun.2023)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 ©...
Answer No, this is not accurate. There is no new program that allows people to apply for a B-1/B-2 visa in order to apply for a job in the U.S. What you likely are referring to is an update from the USCIS regarding options for nonimmigrant...
