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Reflections on 2006
Attorney Murthy shares her thoughts, not only on the status of immigrants and immigration in the United States, but on the broader lessons of the year.
Posted Dec 29, 2006

In Thanks for Those Who Surround Us
This Thanksgiving, Attorney Murthy wishes to thank her colleagues, the dedicated staff at the Murthy Law Firm, and our clients.
Posted Nov 24, 2006

Mid-Term Elections and U.S. Immigration Law & Policy
Attorney Murthy offers insights on the results of the 2006 mid-term elections for U.S. congress. She also encourages readers to be vocal in their involvement with the democratic process.
Posted Nov 17, 2006

New Year's Message 2006
The Murthy Law Firm will continue to work tirelessly so that the light of the torch of Liberty will keep burning in our hearts and souls in 2006 and beyond.
Posted Dec 30, 2005

2005 Independence Day Message
Attorney Murthy shares compares India's achievement of Independence with that of the United States.
Posted Jul 01, 2005

Attorney Murthy’s New Year Message 2005
The devastation of the Tsunamis that hit South Asia on December 26, 2004, make it difficult to think of a "happy" New Year for 2005.
Posted Dec 31, 2004

Looking Back and Ahead at Year's End - 2004/05
In the midst of hectic lifestyles, dealing with constant, almost daily change, Attorney Murthy takes this opportunity to share her year-end musings with readers of the MurthyBulletin & MurthyDotCom.
Posted Dec 31, 2004

U.S. and Civil Liberties – Are the Two Irreconcilable?
Attorney Murthy attends a session in London on civil liberties and terrorism in the 21st century and reflects upon the opinions of U.K. leaders regarding the treatment of the detainees at Guantanamo Bay.
Posted Jul 09, 2004

Ten Years & Counting!
As we at The Law Office of Sheela Murthy celebrate the milestone of our tenth anniversary, Attorney Murthy shares her thoughts and the firm's revised Mission Statement.
Posted May 07, 2004

Denying Benefits to Those Lawfully Present
as those without adequate knowledge of U.S. immigration laws are put into the position of having to make decisions regarding the statuses of individuals.
Posted Mar 05, 2004

The Crime of Migrating Populations
Following the tragic drowning of 19 illegal Chinese immigrants in the U.K.'s Morecambe Bay, Attorney Murthy examines how such immigrants are treated and thought of in the U.S.
Posted Feb 20, 2004

Off-Shore Outsourcing
Attorney Murthy looks at the potential affects of this business strategy on U.S. immigration and the general health of the U.S. economy.
Posted Feb 06, 2004

Our National Interest Waiver Work
Despite the reluctance of many immigration law firms to pursue NIW petitions since NYDOT, our Office continues to have great success in this area.
Posted Jan 30, 2004

Our Long-Term Vision
Involved in immigration at the local, state, national, and international levels, Attorney Murthy expresses her goals.
Posted Jan 23, 2004

On Bush's Proposal and on to the AILF Board Meeting
Attorney Murthy comments on the President's proposal for immigration reform.
Posted Jan 16, 2004

The Crystal Ball's Revelations on the Immigration Front
Further predictions following implementation of US-VISIT and President Bush's proposal for immigration reform during this election year.
Posted Jan 09, 2004

Another New Year
Some predictions and musings for 2004 on the immigration law front.
Posted Jan 02, 2004

Immigration in Retrospect
with the end of the INS and formation of DHS, with the reinstatement of the H-1 cap, and many other changes, Attorney Murthy recaps 2003.
Posted Dec 26, 2003

On Giving and Receiving
appreciating all that we have in life - especially those things beyond the material.
Posted Dec 19, 2003

Dedicated to Dispelling Rumors
that spread quickly across the Internet, The Law Office of Sheela Murthy and MurthyDotCom clarify issues on U.S. immigration for our readers.
Posted Dec 12, 2003

Practically Speaking
Providing practical advice and information and useful resources for our clients and visitors to our website.
Posted Dec 05, 2003

Thanksgiving 2003
Attorney Murthy expresses her thankfulness.
Posted Nov 28, 2003

Attorney Murthy on 'Thinking Globally and Acting Locally'
and how helping clients build a new life in this country is more than enabling them to work here.
Posted Nov 21, 2003

Attorney Murthy Comments
on the DHS raids at Wal-Mart stores across the U.S. and the need for immigration reform.
Posted Nov 07, 2003

Attorney Murthy to Attend and Speak
at the Global Business Immigration Conference.
Posted Oct 31, 2003

The Law Office of Sheela Murthy : Technology and Teamwork
working together to serve the  immigrant community.
Posted Oct 24, 2003

Attorney Murthy Speaks
at the AILA Basics of Immigration Law Practice Conference.
Posted Oct 17, 2003

Attorney Murthy Offers a Brief Report
on her meeting with Consulate officials in Chennai, India.
Posted Oct 10, 2003

Greetings from India!
and Attorney Murthy's musings on distance and accessibility.
Posted Oct 03, 2003

Attorney Murthy is Leaving for Chennai, India
and anticipates her meeting with officials at the U.S. Consulate in Chennai.
Posted Sep 26, 2003

Attorney Murthy Reflects on September 11, 2001
- the healing and the hope.
Posted Sep 26, 2003

Special Editorial : The Declaration of Independence / Citizenship
Posted Jul 04, 2003

On the Threshold of 2003
Attorney Murthy explains what we might expect in the coming year.
Posted Jan 10, 2003

Attorney Murthy's New Year's Commentary 2002
reflects on the tragedies of 9/11 and the bursting of the technology bubble and ponders the future with optimism.
Posted Jan 01, 2002

Thanksgiving
a brief history of the Thanksgiving holiday, why Americans celebrate it, and why it can be especially meaningful to today's immigrants.
Posted Nov 29, 2002; updated Nov 25, 2005

The Consequences of September 11th
Attorney Murthy explains the U.S. immigration perspective.
Posted Sep 28, 2001

For Companies and Individuals who are Anxious
About the approaching H1B Cap, Attorney Murthy addresses their concerns.
Posted Mar 17, 2000

Attorney Murthy's Reflections on the 20th Century
and the growth and development of immigration laws and policies through U.S. history.
Posted Dec 29, 1999

Attorney Murthy Dispels Rumors Regarding H-1 Cap
which appears to be approaching more quickly.
Posted Nov 20, 1999

Attorney Murthy Addresses the Concerns of Many
including Medical Doctors and those choosing between Advance Parole and Consular Processing.
Posted Oct 27, 1999