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The Senate version of the bill currently excludes most foreign nationals.

At this time, no. However, that could change if USCIS temporarily closes their offices

This is a very specific question related to your own unique circumstances. Accordingly, it would be better to discuss the issue directly with one of our attorneys over the phone.

At this time, there is are no special provisions regarding loss of employment for those on H1B. You may need to rely on the 60 day grace period if that is applicable to you while you seek new opportunities. You can also listen to a podcast from our Firm via the following link: https://www.murthy.com/2020/03/26/murthyaudio-coronavirus-impacts-on-u-s-immigration/ You may find the information useful, and then, if applicable, you can call our office to speak with one of our attorneys to determine if other strategies may be helpful to you.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding how COVID-19 is affecting immigration processes. 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.

No, there is no time restriction. You should be able to continue your H1B time from when you left.

Yes, generally you can use the prior I-140 for H1B time beyond the six year limitation even though you are in L1A now. However, you may want to discuss the specifics of your case with a U.S. immigration attorney to make sure there are no exceptions in your circumstances.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding issues that arise during transition to H1B status from a different nonimmigrant status. 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.

Residency for naturalization is based on your residency-in-fact, and not the necessarily the paper trail that follows. However, it is advisable to appropriately update your residency information in your documentation. Regarding travel, short-term travel for work or pleasure is acceptable provided you are not moving your residency abroad.

No.

This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions regarding residency issues in the naturalization process. 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.

It does not appear that eligibility will be based on the registration period. Using April 1st as the eligible date will be the conservative approach.

You will count the days you were physically in the U.S. in L1B status.

AC21 may be available to you. However, you will want to ensure the you have work authorization and the position is substantially similar to the initial EB1C job description.

This subject is not within the topic of this thread. However, you may be able to find discussions regarding this in threads related to this matter. However, it may also be worth while to discuss this matter directly via a call with one of our attorneys.