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Federal Probe of University J-1 Programs
Vice President Vance says nine major universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, are under investigation over potential misuse of the J-1 exchange visitor program. The Labor Department’s inspector general says subpoenas have been served. The allegations remain under inve
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
Vance says Microsoft replaced laid-off workers with foreign hires. Here’s what the visa data shows
The Trump administration suspended Microsoft, Adobe and six IT services firms from PERM, the Labor Department program that lets employers sponsor foreign workers for green cards. Vice President JD ...
News · Source: CNBC · Openbound updated
CSPA Protection for Employment-Based Derivative Children with Pending Adjustment Applications
A derivative child in an employment-based immigration case does not necessarily lose eligibility for a green card upon reaching the biological age of 21. The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) provides a special age calculation that may preserve the person’s classification as a “
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
During my one year of employment abroad, I made several short business trips to the United States. Do the trips prevent me from qualifying for L-1 based on the L-1 one-year requirement?
Answer Brief trips to the United States generally do not interrupt the continuity of qualifying employment abroad. However, days spent physically in the United States normally do not count toward the required one year. The employer should document the employment period with the q
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
Requirement to Prove Ability to Pay in an I-140 Petition
In the typical employment-based permanent residence (commonly, “green card”) case, the second stage of the three-stage process is the employer’s Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, filed on the I-140 form. One of the essential aspects of the I-140 is the requirement that the spo
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
Will Trump Eliminate the H-4 EAD? What the New 2026 Regulatory Agenda Really Means
The Trump administration has revived a proposal to eliminate employment authorization for certain H-4 spouses of H-1B workers. But H-4 EAD holders should understand an important piece of history before assuming that their work authorization is about to disappear. The first Trump
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
Explainer: What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
WASHINGTON, August 26 - U.S. employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal government's H-1B visa program for a fee, allowing tech and other professionals from abroad to work ...
News · Source: Reuters · Openbound updated
Possible Changes to H-4 Spouse Employment Authorization
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a proposal that could significantly affect certain H-4 dependent spouses of H1B nonimmigrant workers. Listed under Regulatory Information Number 1615-AD14, the proposal would eliminate the regulatory basis for eligible H-4
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
H1B Cap-Exempt Employment: Who Qualifies and Key Considerations When Changing Employers
For many U.S. employers, sponsoring a foreign national for H1B classification begins with the annual H1B cap registration process. Because the demand for H1B visas consistently exceeds the number available each fiscal year, many employers must rely on the H1B lottery before they
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
I recently attended my H1B visa interview at a U.S. consulate abroad. The consular officer mentioned that my social media might need to be reviewed, but did not clearly explain whether anything else was needed. My CEAC status now says “Refused,” even though I have received H1B visas before. Does this mean my visa will not be issued?
Answer Not necessarily. When checking a case on CEAC, the status may show only “Issued” or “Refused,” without distinguishing between a refusal that requires additional processing and a refusal that is based on another ground of ineligibility. Thus, a “Refused” status may reflect
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
October 2026 Visa Bulletin
UPDATE: October 2026 Adjustment of Status: Dates for Filing for Family and Employment Categories The October 2026 Visa Bulletin marks the start of fiscal year 2027, with renewed visa availability for EB2 India and unreserved EB5 India, while several employment-based cutoff dates
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
H-1B visas aren't suspended. Here's what Vance is really targeting
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News · Source: Axios · Openbound updated