Current trends with visa issuance at U.S. consulates and dropbox and issues at ports of entry after travel are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys.Employers and their representatives are invited to participate in the teleconference scheduled for January 05, 2022 – another in this series...
Immigration changes under the Biden Administration and the impacts these have had on employees are the topic for discussion in this session.Employers and their representatives are invited to participate in the teleconference scheduled for December 01, 2021 – another in this series designed especially for...
The latest trends with processing times and adjudications of H1Bs, H4s, and H4EADs are the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this session.Employers and their representatives are invited to participate in the teleconference scheduled for November 03, 2021 – another in this series...
The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) has released a tip sheet to guide customers in communicating with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The USCIS has implemented a number of changes to reduce reliance on live assistance by telephone...
Answer No. If the I-485 was filed based on the EB3 I-140, the USCIS normally would continue to process it as an EB3 case. In order to have the case processed under the EB2 category, one option may be to interfile the previously approved I-140 to...
Answer No, there is no requirement that the priority date still be current in order for a person to use AC21 to port to a same / similar position. (21.Oct.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...
Answer It is not yet clear how the consulates will handle these pending visa applications, or how long the process might take. It seems unlikely that the proof of being vaccinated will need to be sent to the consulate. However, we are waiting for the U.S....
It is not unusual for a foreign national to be sponsored for an employment-based, third preference (EB3) position, and to later "upgrade" to an employment-based, second preference (EB2) position in a subsequent case, based on a higher level degree and/or additional work experience. For many,...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued instructions for entry into the fiscal year (FY) 2023 diversity visa (DV) lottery, more commonly known as the "green card" lottery. The FY23 diversity lottery will grant up to 55,000 immigrant visas to qualified applicants. Registration for...
This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2021 Visa Bulletin. This month's visa bulletin includes some bad, but not unexpected, news regarding retrogression in the employment-based, third preference (EB3) category. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category The EB1 category remains current for...
