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

18 Sep 2017

Spending Bill Extends Several Immigration Programs until 08.Dec.2017

As expected, President Trump signed a bill into law on Friday, September 8, 2017, to fund the federal government through December 8, 2017. The bill includes numerous other provisions, including emergency disaster relief funding, as well as the extension of the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5)...

15 Sep 2017

NewsFlash! Family-Based Cases to Use Dates-for-Filing Chart in Oct 2017 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the more favorable 'dates for filing' chart in the October 2017 Visa Bulletin must be used for family-based cases. Unfortunately, as usual, only the 'final action' chart may be used in October for employment-based cases....

17:00 / Family Based / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

14 Sep 2017

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14 Sep 2017

Attorneys Banned from Secondary Inspection at Ports of Entry

Multiple reports from attorneys across the country have indicated that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a new policy prohibiting attorneys from entering secondary inspection areas at U.S. ports of entry (POEs) to meet or accompany clients. Although there has been no official...

08:28 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

13 Sep 2017

Annual Festival Presents Exciting New Films from South Asia

The 6th annual DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) brought a variety of compelling new feature length films, shorts, and documentaries to the area this past weekend. The MurthyNAYAK Foundation is a sponsor of the event, and Murthy Law Firm founder and president Sheela Murthy...

09:10 / Blog / Community / Philanthropy

12 Sep 2017

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Apply Temporary Travel Ban to Expanded Group of Refugees

On Monday, September 11, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump Administration, temporarily allowing the travel ban to apply to refugees who have a relationship with a resettlement agency. This stems from a June 26, 2017 decision by the Supreme Court to temporarily...

12:29 / For Families / Homeland Security / Travel

12 Sep 2017

October 2017 Visa Bulletin: EB1 Returns to Being Current

The October 2017 Visa Bulletin, which is the first visa bulletin of fiscal year 2018, has been released by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). In addition to laying out the cutoff dates for October 2017, this month's visa bulletin also includes predictions for the...

09:55 / Employment Based / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

11 Sep 2017

Does the 60-day grace period apply if my employer revokes the H1B approval?

Answer The 60-day grace period should apply, even if the employer withdraws the H1B petition (which causes the USCIS to revoke the petition.) (11.Sep.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...

13:09 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker

11 Sep 2017

I got my green card almost two years ago through my U.S. citizen spouse. We are now going through a divorce. Can I file my I-751 petition to remove conditions while the divorce is pending?

Answer USCIS memoranda permit the filing of the I-751 'waiver' application as soon as the divorce is filed. The USCIS will eventually issue a request for evidence for the final divorce decree, which is needed prior to approval. (11.Sep.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy...

13:06 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident

11 Sep 2017

I am in H1B status. Can I continue to work while my H-4 COS EAD application are pending?

Answer Generally speaking, one may continue to work in the H1B position until the H-4 COS is approved. Once the COS is approved, one typically may not work until the EAD is issued. Sometimes, the EAD is issued around the same time as the COS approval....

13:02 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Worker

Murthy Law Firm

Spending Bill Extends Several Immigration Programs until 08.Dec.2017

NewsFlash! Family-Based Cases to Use Dates-for-Filing Chart in Oct 2017 Visa Bulletin

Thank You for Your Payment

Attorneys Banned from Secondary Inspection at Ports of Entry

Annual Festival Presents Exciting New Films from South Asia

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Apply Temporary Travel Ban to Expanded Group of Refugees

October 2017 Visa Bulletin: EB1 Returns to Being Current

Does the 60-day grace period apply if my employer revokes the H1B approval?

I got my green card almost two years ago through my U.S. citizen spouse. We are now going through a divorce. Can I file my I-751 petition to remove conditions while the divorce is pending?

I am in H1B status. Can I continue to work while my H-4 COS EAD application are pending?

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