04
May
2026
USCIS Exempts Doctors from Adjudication Pause
Positive Update! Last week, USCIS quietly updated its policy to exempt foreign doctors from the adjudication hold in effect for travel ban countries....
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29
Apr
2026
Case Delays Due to Increased USCIS Vetting
USCIS is rolling out enhanced security checks for many immigration applicants, including expanding FBI background screening and pausing some cases during implementation. Expect stricter review and more delays....
29
Apr
2026
Is there a way to check the status of my pending PERM application while the ETA Form 9089 is processing with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)?
Answer Yes. General PERM processing times can be found on the DOL's FLAG website. If you have your case number, you can check the specific status of your case using the DOL's Case Status Search tool. (29.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
28
Apr
2026
New U.S. Visa Rules Could Block Asylum Path
The Trump administration now requires consular officers to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants if they fear returning home and to deny visas on that basis. The asylum door is moving from the border to the embassy....
27
Apr
2026
Naturalization Delayed? Take Legal Action!
If 120 calendar days have passed since your naturalization interview without a decision from USCIS, you have a right to sue USCIS in federal court! Contact Murthy Law Firm to see if this option is right for you....
27
Apr
2026
Engaged or Married to a U.S. Citizen? Picking the Right Immigration Route
You are a U.S. citizen, your partner lives abroad, and you want to build your life together in the United States. Whether you are already married or planning to be, there are two main immigration routes to consider: the I-130 immigrant visa petition for spouses,...
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Citizen / Consulates / Family Based / For Families / Immediate Relative / Immigrant Family / K-1 & K-3 / NewsBrief / Resident
23
Apr
2026
Big News! I-485 Online Filing Now Available
USCIS now allows PDF upload filing for Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) in certain employment-based cases. However, PDF-upload filing hasn’t always worked reliably in other case types. Consult your attorney before using this option to understand potential risks....
23
Apr
2026
FAQs on Interfiling at the I-485 Adjustment of Status Stage
For many years, the EB2 India category consistently had a cutoff date more favorable than its EB3 counterpart. Since October 2020, however, there has been considerable back-and-forth, with the EB3 India cutoff date surging ahead of EB2, then EB3 stalling and the EB2 cutoff date...
20
Apr
2026
Murthy Law Firm Observations on $100,000 H1B Fee: Practice Reality vs Published Guidance
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued guidance clarifying who will be subject to the $100,000 fee imposed under the 19.Sep.2025, executive proclamation addressing certain H1B filings. While the published guidance outlines specific circumstances in which the fee should apply, the Murthy Law...
17
Apr
2026
Check Your Birth Documents!
Reduce an RFE risk by checking your birth docs before filing for AOS to confirm correct doc type, complete names, and timely registration. Find your country-specific requirements here....