Answer The H1B generally stays valid through its expiration date or until the H-4 change of status is approved, whichever comes first. (28.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...
Answer Traffic citations typically should be disclosed on the N-400. It ordinarily would not be necessary to provide a copy of the ticket, if it is just a moving violation. However, a DUI or other, more serious offense does require court documents. (28.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other...
The Trump administration has ordered all U.S. consular posts to temporarily halt the scheduling of visa “stamp” appointment slots at consular posts for F, J, and M visa applicants. Foreign nationals who have already scheduled such visa appointments should not be impacted by this announcement.The...
Answer Because this petition is requesting a change of status, and not simply a change of employer while already in H1B status, it is necessary to wait for the H1B petition approval before starting employment again. (27.Aug.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
Should business owners be concerned about what the one "Big Beautiful Bill" Act means if it is passed into law? Murthy Law Firm discusses key points in this special 2025 MurthyAudio recording. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our...
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that a new Trump Gold Card site – trumpcard.gov – will launch within the week and allow prospective applicants to register their interest....
The Trump administration took the extraordinary step in preventing Harvard from enrolling new international students. Read more....
Certain classes of U.S. citizens who were not born in the United States are eligible to file an application for certificate of citizenship (form N-600). While this certificate does not directly grant an immigration benefit, it does provide a certificate that evidences the date the...
Per a Feb.2025 memo, the USCIS is issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) for immigration proceedings when an individual is out of status after a denied benefit request. It is critical to ensure that your applications are filed properly! Learn more....
Answer A person in valid H-4 status typically is permitted to enroll in university, regardless of whether they have an EAD. (21.May.2025)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...
