Answer Anecdotally, there appears to be a higher incidence of RFEs on cases filed for premium processing. However, we have not noticed an increased denial rate for these cases. (26.Feb.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE...
Answer Health insurance obtained through the Affordable Care ACT (ACA), commonly referred to as Obamacare, is not considered a positive or negative factor for public charge purposes. (26.Feb.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...
Most months, Charles Oppenheim, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions. Following the release of the March 2020 Visa Bulletin, Mr. Oppenheim provides some minor updates on a few of the employment-based...
From the time of this nation's birth, immigrants have crossed to America's shores in pursuit of new lives built with hard work, determination, and ingenuity. Their immense contributions are part of the very fabric of this country. To celebrate the incredible talent and diversity that...
The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted the injunction in Illinois that had prevented the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from implementing the new public charge rule on residents of that state. The Supreme Court had previously lifted several nationwide injunctions against the rule. Accordingly,...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that, effective March 31, 2020, it will no longer adjudicate immigrant petitions by alien investor (form I-526) on a first-in, first-out basis. Rather, the USCIS will prioritize those EB5 petitions in which the immigrant investor has...
Answer In most circumstances, a naturalization application may be filed up to 3 months before the continuous residence requirements are met. This, of course, assumes one meets all of the other standard requirements to naturalize. See the MurthyDotCom InfoArticle, Basic Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization (05.Apr.2017) for...
Answer Yes, two (or even more) employers may submit registrations for the same individual, assuming each company has a job opportunity for that person. However, a company cannot file multiple registrations for the same person. Similarly, a company cannot typically use a related entity (e.g., affiliate,...
Answer In general, a lawful permanent resident (i.e. 'green card' holder) who leaves the U.S. for more than one year is deemed to have abandoned his/her residency. There are exceptions to this rule, but you would need to consult with an attorney who can review your...
The talent show America's Got Talent has been a staple of American television for the past fifteen years. AGT, as it is commonly known, was the brainchild of British record executive, Simon Cowell, who originally conceived the show as Britain's Got Talent. There are now...
