It's often said that truth is stranger than fiction, that humor is a cloak for truth, and that jokes reveal more about the teller than the teller might wish. Perhaps President Obama was joking when he explained why immigration reform was taking so long -...
Movement of the EB2 cutoff dates during the months of October and November 2011, as shown in the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin, has resulted in questions regarding adjustment-of-status (Form I-485) filings for individuals no longer working for the labor certification (green card sponsoring)...
H1B visa refusals have become common for those working within the IT consulting industry, as regular MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers are aware. These problems have made travel abroad by H1B employees risky, if a new visa is required for reentry to the United States. This...
A bill entitled the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (H.R. 3012) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 22, 2011. This proposal would eliminate the country-based eligibility limits for employment-based (EB) visa numbers. If passed, this bill would significantly change the system...
Growing food is an act of faith: you plant your crops in the belief that months of careful tending - weeding and fertilizing and pest control - will eventually justify all the money and labor you've invested. If the weather cooperates, and there's enough rain...
Since October 1, 1996, any person who has "overstayed" (remained in the U.S. past the expiration date on his/her latest I-94 card), even for a single day, has been no longer eligible to apply for the nonimmigrant (temporary) visa from a country other than her/his...
The terms visa and status are often used interchangeably, which creates confusion for many people. Here, the distinctions between visa and status are clarified for the benefit of our readers. Visa Issued by U.S. Consulate Abroad A visa is a document issued by the U.S. Department of...
Immigration attorneys often hear this question. It sounds so basic. The trusted, experienced attorney should know such a simple thing, right? But, it is not so simple. This explanation of the timeframes related to employment-based (EB) immigration processing is an effort to clarify the matter...
Question 1. How do I apply for a visa at the U.S. Consulate in Madras / Chennai, India?Because each consulate is unique and requires its own comprehensive list of documents, we strongly recommend that you first visit the webpage of the consular post you are...
Permanent resident ("green card") cases can be finalized either in the United States or at a U.S. consulate abroad. When applying at the consulate, the process involves an application for an immigrant visa. One important part of the documentation needed for approval of an immigrant...
