The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish a proposed rule on October 23, 2025, that would significantly reduce fees for most EB5 immigrant investor program applications and petitions. The proposed fee schedule represents decreases ranging from 14 percent to 61 percent for existing EB5...
Today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services posted guidance on its website clarifying who is subject to the $100,000 fee imposed by Trump’s September 19, 2025 executive proclamation. Among other points of clarification, the updated guidance indicates that virtually all H1B workers will be subject...
Following the implementation of the presidential proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on certain H1B petitions effective September 21, 2025, additional clarity has emerged regarding who is subject to the fee and who is exempt. However, significant questions remain about the proclamation's scope and application, and...
The Murthy Law Firm recently succeeded in helping a client obtain a green card based on the special provisions for a surviving spouse of a principal employment-based beneficiary who passed away. This client graciously granted permission for the Murthy Law Firm to share her story...
The U.S. State Department is reviewing the records of over 55 million foreign visa holders for potential revocation or deportation due to immigration rule violations. All visa holders are subject to ongoing vetting for eligibility....
A federal district court ruled on 29.Jul.2025, that the current EB5 investment sustainment requirement will remain in place while the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) works on formal rulemaking to implement changes from the EB5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). The decision...
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), titled "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." While the text of the proposed rule has not yet been...
Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will significantly restrict eligibility for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers, commonly referred to as “dropbox" appointments. Under the new policy, nearly all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including those applying to renew work visas (e.g., H1B), will be...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a memorandum outlining enforcement priorities developed based on the executive orders issued by Donald Trump since taking office. While the memo deals with multiple areas, Murthy Law Firm attorneys are especially concerned about the DOJ prioritization of...
On April 21, 2025, a federal judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) restoring the SEVIS record of a Murthy client after the firm sued the U.S. government over its unlawful termination....
