29 Sep 2014

Obtaining a Waiver for a Nonimmigrant

Foreign nationals may be deemed ineligible for admission (i.e. "inadmissible") to the United States for a variety of reasons. Common grounds of inadmissibility include: medical grounds, criminal grounds, and immigration violations (including fraud or material misrepresentation in connection with an immigration benefit). In most situations,...

26 Sep 2014

One Life that Touched Many Others

Not everyone who knows of the Murthy Law Firm knows the other side of this world-renowned legal practice. We describe the law firm as the brain of our operation. It has been working hard for 20 years, filing cases for our clients, helping many immigrants...

25 Sep 2014

Special Upcoming Teleconference Series for Students

At the Murthy Law Firm, we are always looking for ways to get immigration information out to those who need it most. During the 2014/15 academic year, our attorneys will present a series of three teleconferences on topics especially selected for foreign national students. We...

24 Sep 2014

Immigration Promises On Hold – Again

While the media on the right accuses President Obama of playing politics by waiting until after the November elections to exercise executive power on immigration, the media on the left tries to distract our focus with security matters. The thing is, the truth of any...

24 Sep 2014

DOS Changes Visa Application Fees

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced major changes to immigrant and nonimmigrant visa fees charged to applicants for visa "stamps" at U.S. embassies and consulates. The new fee structure took effect on September 12, 2014, and the DOS has provided instructions for those with pending...