Murthy Immigration Podcast

Recent changes to the PERM/Green Card process and citizenship adjudications are the topic of this teleconference from October 3, 2018. Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss trends and changes to adjudications and processes, and provide guidance on how to overcome problems.

Getting an L-1 petition approved has never been more challenging. Yet, there are steps companies can take to improve their chances with these filings. Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide tips in this teleconference from September 5, 2018, for responding to L-1 RFEs. They also discuss issues that employers should keep in mind, in the event an L-1 petition is denied.

The Trump Administration continues to push for changes to those in nonimmigrant status and the U.S. employment-based immigration system. Though legislative wins have been tough to come by, the Administration has had more luck reforming immigration rules through memos and regulations. Sheela Murthy leads a discussion on some of the latest actions.

This teleconference provides an overview of immigration issues related to employees traveling to the United States from abroad. Discussed are situations employees may face, including extreme vetting, visa processing, and what happens during the immigration inspection process by U.S. Customs & Border Protection. Murthy Law Firm attorneys address immigration concerns of employers awaiting the return of workers who are abroad.

The focus of this teleconference is recent trends in requests for evidence (RFEs) for H1B petitions after cap season. Attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm discuss issues related to CPT & OPT, right to control, specialty occupation, Level I, etc, and provide tips for preparing a strong RFE response.

Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss a recent change in the USCIS's interpretation of the STEM OPT rule with regard to third-party placements.

The Trump Administration continues to push for changes to the U.S. employment-based immigration system. Though legislative wins have been tough to come by, the Administration has had more luck reforming immigration rules through memos and regulations. Sheela Murthy leads a discussion on some of the latest actions since President Trump took office.

Murthy Law Firm attorneys provide practical tips and discuss best practices for when government agencies, such as ICE or FDNS, show up at your door to determine your company’s compliance with your H-1 and L-1 petitions.

Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss matters related to various types of employment authorization for students in F-1 status, including CPT and OPT (both the initial 12-month OPT and the 24-month STEM extension), placement of F-1 student workers at third-party sites, employer obligations, and more. Common issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B are also topics in this teleconference.

The fiscal year 2019 H1B cap season is discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference. Included topics are issues related to transitioning from F-1 to H1B, USCIS quota and fee requirements, Level 1 Wage and Specialty Occupation, and matters important to IT companies with workers at third-party sites.