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This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding the H1B registration process for FY2022. 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.
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Immigrant Visa Processing: Ban Lifted
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Contact the consulate directly via email regarding the situation and proceed from there. You may be able to just use a drop box. -
Immigrant Visa Processing: Ban Lifted
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Unfortunately, the portion of the ban that was lifted was only regarding immigrant visas. -
This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding immigrant visa processing. 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.
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This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding CBP’s authority to search your electronic devices. 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.
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Green Cards for Outstanding Professors or Researchers
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Unfortunately, EB1(b) does not allow for self-sponsorship. Your friend will need to be sponsored by a qualifying organization. EB2 NIW and EB1(A) does allow for self-sponsorship. -
Green Cards for Outstanding Professors or Researchers
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This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding EB1(b) petitions for outstanding professors and researchers. 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 the H1B registration process for FY2022. 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.
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Hi JoeF, firstly, let me thank you for taking such as active interest on the forum. You've been an active participant for many years and and it is great to have you. While looking through some old posts I came across your comment and feel it is worth clarifying. Generally, this forum is for non-case specific information, and therefore, the general guidance regarding the EAD/H1B is that an H1B can provide a safety net that someone on EAD will not have if there is an issue with the AOS. It is true that most AOS cases, if done correctly, do not need that safety net. It is also a reality that if there is something sufficiently serious in someone's past that could cause an AOS to be denied, then it also is likely to be an issue for the nonimmigrant status. However, it is not a smoke screen. In practice we've seem many more AOS cases denied due to errors by USCIS, then an issue of inadmissibility/removability. The number of Motions we've had to file for clients due to a USCIS mistake is extensive, and the few individuals that have maintained H1B are thankful they did. As I am sure you know, a Motion does not place an applicant back into status, and therefore, if they are only in a POAS and using the EAD, they then need to watch the clock to make sure they do not trigger a bar for unlawful presence. The forum is not really the best place to go into all these details, but I hope you now understand the basis for the general guidance. Thank you for being a part of this.
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AC21 and Employment Changes After Filing for Adjustment of Status
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Your EAD allows you to take on additional work, and the green card should be fine provided you maintain that qualifying job offer. -
AC21 and Employment Changes After Filing for Adjustment of Status
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AC21 analysis is not solely determined by the SOC code, but generally, if the first two digits are the same, it is likely the position will be considered substantially related. The most important part of the analysis are the job duties. You will need to compare the two positions. -
This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions about pursuing an H1B when OPT work authorization is available. 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.
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This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys are seeking details regarding experiences while entering the U.S. at ports of entry. Specifically, issues and problems you are experiencing at ports of entry. Please share the port of entry, your basis of entry and the experience you had. 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.
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AC21 and Employment Changes After Filing for Adjustment of Status
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The answers to your questions will vary depending on if this Supp J is for AC21 or is being filed for the first time with the AOS. It will also depend on how the initial PERM position was drafted. I recommend speaking with your attorney directly regarding this matter. Or if you wish, you can call our office to speak to one of our attorneys. -
AC21 and Employment Changes After Filing for Adjustment of Status
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AC21 allows for normal job progression.