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This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding the injunction of the public charge rule. 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.

A medical needs to be submitted to USCIS within sixty days of the civil surgeon's signature. The medical will then be valid for two years from the date USCIS receives the document.

Unfortunately, we cannot be sure how long it will take.

Unfortunately, we cannot be sure how long it will take.

It is too early to tell what the trend is at this time. However, generally, when an AOS is pre-adjudicated without the need for additional documentation, USCIS will take anywhere from one to three months to approve. Often it occurs within the first month, but not always.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions from those with current priority dates, or for those who expect to be current in the near future. 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.

Adjustment of Status is only for those within the U.S. If you are abroad and will not be able to make it back to the U.S. to file for Adjustment of Status, you will need to convert your process to consular processing.

No.

Off topic, but, the H4 EAD is tied to the individual maintaining H4 status, and the principal maintaining H1B status. The H4 is not employer-specific, only, status-specific.

Yes, it is possible. You need to describe why the compelling circumstance prevents the H1B holder from maintaining their status.

Depends on your circumstances.

1. There is not a requirement regarding how far off a priority date must be to request this type of EAD. 2. No. 3. Yes, you can change jobs. However, depending on your particular circumstances you may need a new PERM and I-140, but not in every instance. It is best to discuss the specifics with one of our attorneys.

This situation may fit the basis for the compelling circumstance EAD. However, it is advisable to discuss the option in detail over the phone with one of our attorneys before deciding to proceed.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding the I-140 compelling circumstances EAD. 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.

Yes, USCIS processing for this category has not changed. You will want to check to the processing times for your local USCIS office. However, waiting since October is normal, especially since COVID-19 caused a slow-down in work completion and a moratorium on interviews.