01 Jun 2015

What are the chances of the H-4 EAD lawsuit going any further?

Answer We do not believe the H-4 EAD lawsuit has a strong chance of succeeding. So far, it is going nowhere. Any updates will be posted on MurthyDotCom, if there are further developments. (01.Jun.2015)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...

29 May 2015

I was working on OPT when my employer filed an H1B petition for me. The petition is currently pending. I understand that when my EAD expires next week, I will continue to be in F-1 status with employment authorization based on the cap gap rule….

... Should I obtain a new I-20 for the cap-gap extension of my OPT authorization? If yes, what information do I need to provide to my DSO to issue this I-20? Answer Even though the cap-gap extension is automatic, it is advisable that you obtain a new...

15 May 2015

I have been working on OPT and my EAD expired last month. I timely filed a 17-month OPT STEM extension and the USCIS has just issued a request for evidence (RFE) on it. Meanwhile, my employer filed an H1B petition for me while I still had an unexpired EAD for the initial OPT period. …

... The H1B petition was approved with an I-94 for a start date of October 1st, which is still in the future. Based on the H1B filing, I obtained a new I-20 for cap-gap employment. If I withdraw my STEM extension instead of replying to...