Temporary workers (H and L Visas) can work in the U.S. after a petition is submitted by the employer-to-be in the United States and is approved by the USCIS. H1B Visas (for Specialty Occupations) are given to college-educated professionals (e.g. software programmers). In this status, they can work for a total of six years in the United States. H1C Visas are for Registered Nurses, H2B for Non Agricultural Workers, H-3 for Trainees. The L Visa is for Intra-Company Transferees who are executives or managers of foreign-based companies or who are essential, specialized-knowledge employees.

What We Can Do For You : Employers as well as employees can turn to us at Murthy Law Firm to discuss all possible, available options. We can prepare the paperwork and documents and submit these to the USCIS. We provide guidance to both parties and an estimated timeframe for USCIS processing. With the latest information on changing laws, rules and regulations, we are invaluable in obtaining Work Visas for our clients!

Note : NewsBriefs & Related Articles are also available as specifically related to H1B Visas, L-1 Visas, and all Other Work Visas.

Note : Below are overviews and articles relevant to this section. For current
U.S. immigration news items, click NewsBrief and other links on the right.

"Last Name First" : No Joking Matter Posted Dec 04, 2003
The result of using unofficial adaptations of one's name for official government documents can cause big problems in the immigration process. We provide some helpful recommendations to readers where laws and regulations provide little guidance as to the proper use of names in documents filed before the USCIS.

Tips on International Travel Posted Nov 20, 2003
In this post-9/11 age of high security, it is important to remember that failure to attend to small details may cause big problems. When making travel plans, we caution MurthyDotCom readers to be mindful of some important matters.

Beware : Immigration Consequences of Shoplifting Posted Jun 21, 2002
The cost of shoplifting a small item can be quite expensive for the offender when s/he must pay the criminal attorney, the immigration law attorney, possibly loses a good job, green card eligibility, has the green card revoked, or loses eligibility to apply for U.S. citizenship -- all based on one "small" crime.

Effect of Overstay for Visa Issuance
Posted Jun 10, 2000, updated Mar 25, 2005
Since October 1, 1996, any person who has "overstayed" (remained in the U.S. past the expiration date on his/her latest I-94 card), even for a single day, is no longer eligible to apply for the nonimmigrant (temporary) visa from a country other than her/his home country.

About Visa & Status Posted Jun 21, 2000, updated Mar 25, 2005
The word "visa" in immigration law refers to the visa stamp issued by the U.S. consulate in the foreign country which enables one to board a flight to the U.S. "Status" is given by the USCIS officer at the port of entry to allow the person to enter the U.S. Laypersons generally confuses the concept of the visa and status, but under immigration law, the two are distinct.






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