The settlement Edakunni v. Mayorkas, which resulted in USCIS processing H-4 and L-2 dependent change / extension of status applications together with the primary H or L applicant’s petition is set to expire 18.Jan.2025. It is unknown if the policy will be extended. Contact us...
PERM / Labor Certification audits from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and matters to consider with the incoming Trump Administration are topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our...
On Tuesday, 10.Dec.2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule to permanently implement the rule that automatically extends the validity of certain employment authorization documents (EADs) based on a pending, timely filed application to extend employment authorization. The final rule will...
Answer Even if it is possible for the couple to adopt you – and this would be based on state law – this would normally not help, from an immigration law perspective. To sponsor an adopted child under U.S. immigration law, the foreign national typically must...
Answer If you need to update your DS-160 after submission, you must complete a new DS-160 and bring the confirmation page, along with the old DS-160 confirmation page, to your biometrics appointment. At that time, you should request that your records be updated with the new...
Answer Yes. Generally, any employer may file an H1B for you requesting status in 1-year increments as long as the PERM filed by the other company remains pending. (17.Dec.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...
On 18.Dec.2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish a final rule in the Federal Register that will implement a number of significant changes, primarily to the H1B program. These changes are scheduled to go into effect 30 days after publication – just...
The PERM labor certification is the first in a three-step process in the majority of employment-based green card cases. A key component of the PERM process is the labor market test, where an employer runs a series of advertisements to recruit for the sponsored position...
USCIS has new guidance on the evidence needed to prove eligibility for IE parole, including proof of an entrepreneur’s active role in the start-up, investments, & public benefit. Learn more about the program here....
The immigration strategies for onboarding or off boarding a foreign national employee are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this December 2024 podcast recorded for Employers. Timing issues, nonimmigrant and immigrant cases, and retention of documents are included in the discussion. The MP3 is available...
