Shay Taylor, Author at Murthy Law Firm | U.S Immigration Law

10 Sep 2020

My father is visiting on B-2 and he was scheduled to depart at the end of March. Due to the pandemic, he had to stay in the U.S., so he filed for a 6-month extension of his B-2 before his I-94 expired. That case is still pending, he is still unable to travel, and the requested end date has nearly arrived. Can he file for another extension?

Answer Yes, ordinarily, it is possible to file for a B-2 extension while the previous B-2 extension is still pending. (10.Sep.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright ©...

10 Sep 2020

DHS Proposing New Regulation to Change H1B Requirements

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent a proposed regulation to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that, if implemented, would potentially make significant changes to the H1B program. The text of the rule has not yet been released but based on...

08:00 / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

09 Sep 2020

NewsFlash! DOS Resumes Processing Diversity Visas

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced today that, in light of a federal court order issued on September 4, 2020, consulates may resume processing fiscal year 2020 diversity visa (DV) cases to the degree that "local health conditions and post resources allow." However, consulates...

14:28 / Consulates / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident

08 Sep 2020

MurthyAudio: Site Visits by ICE / FDNS During Pandemic

The latest trends and practical tips for when government agencies contact you regarding compliance during this pandemic are discussed by Murthy attorneys in this teleconference, which aired 02.Sep.2020. Whether ICE or FDNS contact you to determine your company's compliance with your H-1 and L-1 petitions,...

08:52 / For Employers / Homeland Security / MurthyAudio / Worker

03 Sep 2020

Can we travel to the U.S. right now from India on a B-1/B-2 visa? Or is this not allowed because of COVID?

Answer There are no specific travel prohibitions related to requesting admission in B-1/B-2 status; nor are there any specific restrictions related to travel from India. If a person shows signs of illness, such as a fever, they may be denied admission. And, as with all travel...

10:49 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Visitor

03 Sep 2020

My priority date is the same as the final action date in this month’s visa bulletin. Am I allowed to file an I-485 now?

Answer Generally speaking, a person's priority date is not current unless it is at least one day earlier than the final action date. (03.Sep.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...

10:45 / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Visa Bulletin

03 Sep 2020

I am a physician and have two years left to qualify for a waiver to my J-1 home residency requirement. I will soon be marrying a U.S. citizen. Do I still need to get the waiver before I can get a green card through my spouse?

Answer Normally, in order to apply for a green card through a U.S. citizen spouse, one would still need to obtain the waiver to home residency requirement. (03.Sep.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services,...

10:33 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Medical / Resident / Worker

03 Sep 2020

SEVP to Send Notices to F-1 Students on OPT Who Fail to List Employer in SEVIS

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has issued a new broadcast message advising designated school officials (DSOs) that it will soon begin issuing notices to F-1 students participating in optional practical training (OPT) if the student does not mention information on the employer in...

08:48 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / Worker

31 Aug 2020

Requirement to Prove Ability to Pay in an I-140 Petition

In the typical employment-based permanent residence (commonly, "green card") case, the second stage of the three-stage process is the employer's Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, filed on the I-140 form. One of the essential aspects of the I-140 is the requirement that the sponsoring employer...

09:04 / Employment Based / For Employers / Immigrant Petition (I-140) / InfoArticle / Resident

28 Aug 2020

NewsFlash! Drop Box Service in India Resumes for Qualifying F, M, J, H, and L Applicants

U.S. consular sections across India have resumed accepting drop box applications to renew F, M, J, H, and L visas from qualifying applicants. In addition to the standard drop box requirements, H and L visa applicants must qualify for one of the exceptions to the...

09:39 / Consulates / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / Worker

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DHS Proposing New Regulation to Change H1B Requirements

NewsFlash! DOS Resumes Processing Diversity Visas

MurthyAudio: Site Visits by ICE / FDNS During Pandemic

Can we travel to the U.S. right now from India on a B-1/B-2 visa? Or is this not allowed because of COVID?

My priority date is the same as the final action date in this month’s visa bulletin. Am I allowed to file an I-485 now?

I am a physician and have two years left to qualify for a waiver to my J-1 home residency requirement. I will soon be marrying a U.S. citizen. Do I still need to get the waiver before I can get a green card through my spouse?

SEVP to Send Notices to F-1 Students on OPT Who Fail to List Employer in SEVIS

Requirement to Prove Ability to Pay in an I-140 Petition

NewsFlash! Drop Box Service in India Resumes for Qualifying F, M, J, H, and L Applicants

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