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April 2014 Visa Bulletin
12.Mar.2014The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued the April 2014 Visa Bulletin. As expected, there was little in the way of movement in this month’s visa bulletin. Family-Based, Second Preference “A” (FB2A) The FB2A category applies to spouses and (unmarried, minor) children of U.S. lawful permanent residents (LPRs or “green card” holders). This category [...]
March 2014 Visa Bulletin and Short-Term Predictions
12.Feb.2014The March 2014 Visa Bulletin has been released by the U.S. Department of State (DOS), offering little in the way of movement or surprises. Perhaps the most significant change is the retrogression of the family-based, second preference “A” (FB2A) category for anyone born in Mexico who is being sponsored as the spouse or (unmarried, minor) [...]
Considerations for EB3 to EB2 “Upgrade”
4.Feb.2014As evidenced from the inquiries we receive at the Murthy Law Firm, there are many individuals who are interested in the possibility of what is referred to as “upgrading” their permanent resident (commonly, “green card”) cases to employment-based, second preference (EB2). This strategy is used following the approval of an I-140 petition in the employment-based, [...]
Michigan Governor Seeks 50,000 EB2 Visas for Detroit
27.Jan.2014Even before Detroit declared bankruptcy last July, it had long been a poster child for urban decay and the ravages of deindustrialization. Each new crisis further reinforced the perception – even in Detroit’s own suburbs – that the city was in free-fall, and possibly beyond saving. Fortunately – to paraphrase that famous line attributed to [...]
February 2014 Visa Bulletin
16.Jan.2014The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the February 2014 Visa Bulletin. For the most part, there are no major changes in this latest visa bulletin from the previous month. One exception to this is the continued favorable developments for the employment-based, third preference (EB3) category for all countries, except for India. Family-Based Second [...]
Can I Select My Own Attorney? (Part 1 of 2)
7.Jan.2014[See Part 2 of this MurthyDotCom NewsBrief.] At the Murthy Law Firm, we are often asked by potential clients whether they can hire us for their immigration matters. The answer to this question often depends upon the type of immigration case. There are cases for which individuals may freely choose their own attorneys and there [...]
DOS Visa Bulletin for January 2014
18.Dec.2013The U.S. Department of State (DOS) January 2014 Visa Bulletin has been released. There is little-to-no movement in most of the categories, but a noticeable exception is the advancement in the employment-based, third preference (EB3) category for all countries of chargeability, except India and the Philippines. Family-Based, Second Preference “A” (FB2A) The cutoff date in [...]
Does rejection of the EB1 application hamper the approved EB-2 application in any way?
16.Dec.2013Answer: Normally, an EB1 denial would not impact an approved EB2 application, even assuming the EB2 was filed by the same company as the EB1. The only issue would be if there was a status problem created due to reliance on an EB1 petition filed with an I-485. But, otherwise, if there is a nonimmigrant [...]
USCIS Releases Updated I-485 Inventory Chart
19.Nov.2013The I-485 inventory charts kept by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have recently been updated. The charts detail the number of pending employment-based (EB) adjustment-of-status (I-485) cases by EB preference category, country of chargeability, and month and year of the priority date. This information can provide some insight on case backlogs and the [...]
Dec 2013 Visa Bulletin: EB2 India Retrogression & Stagnation Expected Until May 2014
14.Nov.2013The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued the visa bulletin for December 2013. The cutoff date movements are consistent with predictions offered by the DOS this past October for employment-based cases and family-based cases. The most notable development is yet another round of significant EB2 retrogression for India. Family-Based, Second Preference “A” (FB2A) The cutoff date [...]