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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Answer Each EB5 applicant must independently invest $500,000 of his or her own money and create 10 new U.S. jobs. (The applicant's spouse and minor children are included in the application, however). (11.Sep.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that includes a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 8, 2017. The U.S. Senate passed the bill yesterday, and it now goes to the President, who is expected to sign it into...
