Pending I-829 or I-751 Now Extends Validity Period of Conditional Green Card...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced it will significantly extend the validity period of a green card belonging to a conditional permanent resident (CPR), when the...
View Article2023 Poverty Guideline: Impacts on Affidavits of Support
Each year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for setting federal poverty guidelines, which are used to determine whether an individual or family qualifies for...
View ArticleMurthyAudio: H1B Cap – Tips for Registration and Filing
Tips for the upcoming (FY2024) H1B cap season, and the latest trends from the Biden Administration, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys...
View ArticleDHS Announces New Process for Noncitizen Workers to Participate in Labor...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented a streamlined and expedited deferred action request process for a noncitizen worker who cooperates in a labor standards investigation...
View ArticleMarch 2023 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the March 2023 Visa Bulletin. There is very little movement in the employment-based categories from the previous month. Worse still, in the visa...
View ArticleUSCIS Extends COVID-19 Flexibilities a Final Time: Through 23.Mar.2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended certain flexibilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic through 23.Mar.2023. The USCIS anticipates that this will be the final...
View ArticleOverview of PERM Headquarters Rule
In applying for a PERM labor certification, the worksite generally must be listed. While this location was traditionally the employer’s address, the increased use of virtual offices and remote work has...
View ArticleUSCIS Expands Eligibility Under the Child Status Protection Act
On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that significantly improves the protections offered by the Child Status...
View ArticleFAQs on FY24 H1B Cap and the Electronic Registration System
H1B cap filing season is nearly upon us, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) again will use the electronic registration system, which was first implemented in March 2020. Below...
View ArticlePresent the Latest H1B Approval Notice to CBP
When an H1B visa foil (commonly referred to as a visa ‘stamp’) is issued, the consular officer typically annotates the visa with the petition number and expiration date of the I-797 approval notice...
View ArticleGuidance for F-1 Students Authorized to Work Based on Severe Economic Hardship
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy guidance related to employment authorization for F-1 nonimmigrant students who qualify for special student relief (SSR)...
View ArticleMurthyAudio: H1B Litigation Impact
Recent trends in H1B litigation for both consular and USCIS adjudication are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the teleconference that aired March 01, 2023. The MP3 is available here and will...
View ArticleH1B Status Extension Does Not Extend Status of H-4 Dependents in the U.S.
The Murthy Law Firm routinely receives calls from dependent spouses, such as those admitted in H-4 or L-2 status, who have remained in the United States beyond the expiration date of their respective...
View ArticleUSCIS Updates Guidance on Evidence for O1B Filings
On March 3, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released guidance clarifying how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O1B nonimmigrants of extraordinary...
View ArticleNewsFlash! Registration Period for FY24 H1B Lottery Extended Through March 20th
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the deadline to submit registrations for the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) H1B lottery through 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on March 20, 2023....
View ArticleReminder: Employers Must Disclose Familial Relationships on PERM Applications
When completing the ETA form 9089, application for permanent employment certification (PERM labor certification), employers may overlook a small but important question on the form: “[I]s there a...
View ArticleApril 2023 Visa Bulletin
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the April 2023 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa...
View ArticleUSCIS Updates Guidance on Mobile Biometrics Collection
On March 7, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual for mobile biometrics collection. This guidance clarifies the circumstances...
View ArticleNewsFlash! H1B Registration for FY24 Cap Hit
This afternoon, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that enough initial registrations were submitted to the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) H1B cap, including the advanced degree...
View ArticlePremium Processing Expansion for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT Work Authorizations
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expanding premium processing service for F-1 students applying for employment authorization documents (EADs) pursuant to OPT and STEM OPT...
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