It is vitally important for all foreign nationals, regardless of immigration status, to understand the immigration consequences of criminal violations and arrests. Indeed, even a seemingly minor criminal offense, with minimal penalties, can impact one's immigration status, as well as eligibility for future immigration benefits....
In August, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rolled out the application process for the new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This program allows certain undocumented immigrants, brought here as children, to live and work legally in the United States, on a two-year...
The Murthy Law Firm submitted extensive comments to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in early September 2012, setting forth our concerns regarding several proposed DOL changes to the labor condition application (LCA), Form 9035. The LCA is required for all H1B petitions as well...
There is a new twist for Herguan University. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has rescinded its withdrawal of Herguan University's SEVP certification. This means that, for now, Herguan has SEVP certification and Herguan students will be returned to active status in the SEVIS system.The confusion...
It has come to our attention that the visa section of the U.S. Consulate in Chennai, India has revised its earlier schedule and now will be closed for appointments through Thursday, September 20th. Individuals with appointments are being notified of their rescheduling dates.-----Posted 16.Sep.2012 NewsFlash! U.S....
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Last year, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program resettled more than 56,000 refugees in the United States - people seeking permanent shelter from persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. Although the U.S. government provides transition assistance...
Arizona's loud and peevish immigration saga continues, barely audible beneath the roar of election-year news coverage, but still there, nonetheless. Though its immigration story no longer dominates the news, there has been no shortage of developments in recent weeks. Far from being put off by...
There continue to be delays in processing H1B petitions. This issue involves both the California Service Center (CSC) as well as the Vermont Service Center (VSC). The matter is urgent for cap-subject cases as the H1B start date of October 1, 2012, which is requested...
It's long been known that poverty and desperation drive a good deal of illegal immigration to the United States. Although the numbers have been dropping with increased border enforcement, thousands still make the trek northward from Mexico and Central America, hoping to get into the...
