19 Oct 2017

Diwali: Keeping the Darkness at Bay

As we approached the new millennium more than fifteen years ago, there was reason to hope we were entering an enlightened age - one that was leaving the old prejudices behind. Today? There appears to be a growing intolerance in the world. There are more...

22 Nov 2016

Thanksgiving: A Celebration of & for Immigrants

Of all the holidays acknowledged and celebrated in the United States of America, Thanksgiving is the one which, perhaps, can most easily be embraced by all who live here - wherever their origins, whatever their beliefs.Most countries or cultures have a harvest festival in their...

22 Sep 2016

Immigration Basics: Government Agencies Involved with U.S. Immigration

In order to assist MurthyDotCom readers in their navigation of the complex immigration maze, this brief outline describes the main government entities involved in the immigration process of foreign nationals coming to the United States. The immigration process includes the granting of immigration benefits, as...

07 Jul 2016

H1B Transition Issues: International Travel

It is the time of year when many former F-1 students are transitioning to H1B status. The Murthy Law Firm has some thoughts regarding travel considerations for F-1 students who need or want to go abroad while transitioning to H1B status. Many F-1 students wish...