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19 Oct 2016

U.S. Consulates in India Increase Availability of Visa Appointments

USTraveldocs.com, which handles visa appointment services for U.S. embassies and consulates, has issued a public notice, advising stakeholders of a large, temporary increase in visa appointment availability. The notice states: The U.S. embassy and the four U.S. consulates in India have made thousands of extra visa...

18 Oct 2016

New Survey Reveals Influential Demographic in Upcoming Election

As the nation prepares for the presidential election in a few weeks, a historically contentious campaign cycle is about to come to a close. For months, Americans have watched both of the main party presidential candidates trade insults and question each other's integrity, while at...

12:40 / Blog / Immigration

17 Oct 2016

I am in H1B status and have a valid H1B visa stamp. If I move to H-4, can I still travel outside the U.S. with my existing H1B visa stamp?

Answer Generally speaking, if a foreign national changes to H-4 status and then travels outside the U.S. (with the exception of Canada or Mexico for trips of fewer than 30 days), s/he will need to obtain an H-4 visa stamp to reenter in H-4 status. (17.Oct.2016)In...

17:00 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Worker

17 Oct 2016

If an H1B is sponsored by an early stage start-up, would that normally have a lower likelihood of getting approved?

Answer This type of H1B petition may require more documentation regarding the legitimacy of the company, and may require a special strategy when filing. However, they are routinely approved if properly presented. (17.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...

15:58 / FAQs / H1B / Worker

17 Oct 2016

When filing a new I-140, what is the process to retain the priority date of a previously approved I-140?

Answer This frequently occurs automatically when the new I-140 is approved; but, one should inform the USCIS of the existence of an earlier priority date when the new I-140 is filed. (17.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...

15:53 / Employment Based / FAQs / Immigrant Petition (I-140) / Resident

17 Oct 2016

Can one apply for a student visa while a green card case is pending for consular processing?

Answer Depending on the stage of GC processing, one may have difficulty receiving an F-1 visa, because one has demonstrated "immigrant intent" by pursuing permanent residence. (17.Oct.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real...

15:50 / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Student

17 Oct 2016

Job Changes May Impact Your Approved I-140

This MurthyDotCom NewsBrief has been updated for our readers. Find the updated version here....

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13 Oct 2016

Overview of November 2016 Visa Bulletin

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2016 Visa Bulletin. There is no change in the dates-for-filing (DF) chart from the October 2016 Visa Bulletin. In the final action (FA) chart, the cutoff dates in the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category...

13:00 / Employment Based / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

12 Oct 2016

USCIS Warns of Telephone Scams that Target Immigrants

The complicated and stressful nature of the U.S. immigration system leaves many foreign nationals vulnerable to exploitation attempts by scammers. A recent trend in immigration scams has caused the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to issue a warning on its official blog, The Beacon....

11:07 / For Individuals / Green Card Lottery / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

11 Oct 2016

Meet the Murthy Law Firm: Adam Rosen

The dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff at the Murthy Law Firm is integral to our success. Day after day, they help to fulfill the dreams of our clients through their integrity, diligence, and commitment to excellence. To introduce our readers with the...

17:20 / Blog / Law Firm

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U.S. Consulates in India Increase Availability of Visa Appointments

New Survey Reveals Influential Demographic in Upcoming Election

I am in H1B status and have a valid H1B visa stamp. If I move to H-4, can I still travel outside the U.S. with my existing H1B visa stamp?

If an H1B is sponsored by an early stage start-up, would that normally have a lower likelihood of getting approved?

When filing a new I-140, what is the process to retain the priority date of a previously approved I-140?

Can one apply for a student visa while a green card case is pending for consular processing?

Job Changes May Impact Your Approved I-140

Overview of November 2016 Visa Bulletin

USCIS Warns of Telephone Scams that Target Immigrants

Meet the Murthy Law Firm: Adam Rosen

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