Answer No, the $100,000 fee would not apply to an F-1 student, if the H1B is approved as a change of status. (23.Oct.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...
Answer Ordinarily, yes, the priority date from any I-140 petition filed for an EB1, EB2, or EB3 case can be applied for any other EB1, EB2, or EB3 case filed for the same beneficiary. (23.Oct.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law....
Answer We have heard this claim many times, but we have not seen any evidence to support the contention that an H1B petition (or any other type of petition) has a greater risk of denial because premium processing was requested. (23.Oct.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
Answer The TN technically is not one of the dual-intent categories. Therefore, Canadians and Mexicans who wish to enter the U.S. in TN status are required to demonstrate nonimmigrant intent. However, the USCIS has said previously that an I-140 petition is not automatically indicative of immigrant...
Answer If you are maintaining valid L-1 status and have an unexpired L-1 visa stamp in your passport, you generally may travel internationally while your I-485 application is pending. The only issue with such travel typically would be that, if you also applied for advance parole...
Answer The EB5 program remains in effect and has not been changed by the Trump administration. (15.Oct.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....
Answer An immigrant petition filed by a nonprofit normally would take the same amount of time as one filed by a for-profit company. The process is generally the same for either type of entity. (07.Oct.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law....
Answer A dependent in valid L2S status is work authorized and normally does not require an EAD to work. (07.Oct.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,...
Answer Yes. Ordinarily, the case will remain in the premium processing track until it is approved or denied. The USCIS normally will issue a final decision – or, less likely, issue a second RFE or a notice of intent to deny (NOID) – within 15 business...
Answer In the family-based preference categories, the spouse and/or minor children of the primary beneficiary may also benefit from the single-petition filing. Normally, one does not need to file a separate petition for these family members. (30.Sep.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
