We at the Murthy Law Firm are proud to report that we were able to obtain a successful resolution of an extended immigrant visa delay at a U.S. consulate by filing a writ of mandamus action for our client. Prior to our intervention, the applicant...
Following a lengthy hiatus that spanned the seemingly-endless campaign season, GOP opinion leaders like Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and John McCain (R-AZ) are once again raising their voices in support of comprehensive immigration reform, joining Republican luminaries like Jeb Bush and Newt Gingrich, and conservative...
During the holidays there is generally a rise in retail reports of shoplifting. This may be attributable to the overall increase in shopping during the holiday season, when storekeepers must be particularly watchful. Store displays at this time of year may also prove especially tempting...
At the Murthy Law Firm, our commitment to helping others runs deep. Our team is bound together by a shared ethos of service, a core value that suffuses all of our work - so it's no surprise that the same people who take exquisitely good...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently started denying some H1B petitions filed under the advanced degree exemption, or "master's cap," due to the nature of the U.S. school from which the individual graduated. This is not a change in the law; rather,...
In a world that's constantly changing, you can't afford to get too comfortable, and you can't afford to stand still. At the Murthy Law Firm (MLF), we work hard to stay ahead of the curve, tracking the latest developments that affect our clients, and maintaining...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the Visa Bulletin for December 2012, and cutoff date movement is consistent with earlier predictions. As expected, the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category remains stagnant for India. The December Visa Bulletin includes predictions for upcoming visa bulletins....
Information has been posted on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) WebSite for the benefit of those affected by Hurricane Sandy. This guidance addresses concerns including filing delays, interview rescheduling, and emergency need for work authorization. Following is information that may prove helpful to...
On November 3rd, Pratham D.C. - the local chapter of the internationally renowned educational foundation, Pratham - held its first-ever fundraising gala in Vienna, VA. The event was a rousing success, attended by leaders of the region's IndianAmerican community, whose combined generosity raised a healthy...
Questions have arisen surrounding some recent applications for adjustment of status (I-485) cases filed for derivative (dependent) beneficiaries. The receipt notices issued for some of these cases reflect the date of the I-485 filing in place of the correct priority date. The USCIS has explained...
