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This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding EB2 and EB3 upgrades and downgrades. Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding the PERM process and the benefits of starting early. Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: 1. Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. 2. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. 3. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. 4. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding petitions for L1A and EB1(c) managers/executives. Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: 1. Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. 2. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. 3. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. 4. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

Based on the language of the announcement it is not entirely clear if USCIS will continue to process in premium processing, or refund the payment. However, in our experience it is unlikely USCIS will return the payment.

The petitions affected are those filed at the Vermont and California (unless employment is at a qualifying cap exempt organization) Service Centers. 

Yes, for those filed at the Vermont and California (unless employment is at a qualifying cap exempt organization) Service Centers.

The premium processing suspension does not affect automatic work authorization for a timely filed extension of status petition.

Consular processing is not part of the premium processing determination. The petitions affected are those filed at the Vermont and California (unless employment is at a qualifying cap exempt organization) Service Centers.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding the most recent update regarding H1B petitions that are ineligible to utilize premium processing service. Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: 1. Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. 2. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. 3. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. 4. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

If the case was filed for consular processing, Fee Bills will be issued from the National Visa Center. Additionally, the Petitioner will need to provide an affidavit of support, and potentially other documentation as requested by the National Visa Center.

Since you are not a U.S. citizen or LPR, it is unlikely your spouse will have an intent issue when applying for the F1. However, since F1s are only able to enter within 30 days of the program start date there may be a gap between the marriage and when you are in the U.S. together. To discuss this in more detail, please call our office.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding marriage and U.S. immigration, such as immediate relative petitions, fiancée visas, and family-based preference petitions. Rules for Topic of the Week Threads: 1. Attorney's postings contain general information only and are not a substitute for case-specific legal advice. 2. The attorney will answer only those questions which relate to the main subject. If you have a question on some other issue, please start a new thread in the appropriate forum section. 3. The attorney will not necessarily answer every question posted and may provide a single answer to a group of similar questions. 4. Please do not provide information which would identify any specific company, university or individual.

Typically, you can correct this error in response to an RFE, or at the interview.

An employment-based AOS interview will discuss the particulars of the green card job offer. Unlike an H1B, the green card offer is not always tied to a particular location (you will need to review the specifics of your offer), but rather may be focused on the employer and position. Call our office to discuss this in detail.

As with almost all legal questions "it depends". Day 1 CPT is not unlawful if it meets certain restrictions. Call our office to discuss this in more detail. You can also review the following: https://www.murthy.com/2018/06/07/i-am-currently-working-on-a-cpt-but-i-heard-that-the-uscis-released-a-memo-saying-that-students-should-not-work-on-cpt-is-this-true/