... Unfortunately, my H-4 I-94 has recently expired and I did not file an extension application. May I still file an application for change of status from H-4 to F-1? If not, may I apply for an F-1 visa in Canada to come back in...
SuperLawyers.com has released the Maryland Super Lawyers magazine containing all of the attorneys who made the cut for 2015. Sheela Murthy is on the list again, and is the only Maryland attorney on the list who practices U.S. immigration law exclusively. By focusing on this...
Immediately following President Obama's November 20, 2014 announcement of his executive actions related to immigration reform, the Murthy Law Firm began to receive queries asking when the changes would go into effect. While the timeline on immigration benefits for undocumented aliens has been fairly well...
As MurthyDotCom readers were informed on December 9th, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the January 2015 Visa Bulletin. The most significant change is in the employment-based, third preference (EB3) category for rest of the world (i.e. all countries, other than those that...
Immigrants in the midst of completing the naturalization process face many challenges. Among these hurdles is a civics test administered by the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that must be passed by nearly all immigrants applying to become citizens of the United States....
...His father got considerably worse and my husband has been taking care of him since his arrival in his parents’ home. Because of his father’s condition, he has to stay abroad for a few more months. Is my F-2 status in jeopardy while my husband...
Answer This depends on why there is no I-94. If an I-94 was requested, but not issued due to a finding of being out of status, then departure is needed (unless the finding is challenged successfully in a motion.) On the other hand, if no COS...
Answer There is a legacy INS memo that says it is ok to return to the dormant petition (prior company) in situations such as this one. However, that is not always the safest/best practice, as it creates a rather confusing history, among other issues. It is...
AnswerYes, an FB2A case would have no impact on your spouse's existing H1B status. There is no conflict between the H1B and the I-130 because 'immigrant intent' is not an issue for H1B workers.But, the H1B status cannot extended beyond the six-year limit based upon...
Answer Yes, but the connecting travel should be consistent with your stated purpose for coming to the U.S. If the purpose is to work in California, then there should be a connecting flight (or other travel plans) to get from NY to California. (15.Dec.2014)In frequent sessions...
