02
May
2025
MLF Attorney Stepanova Talks to Media on SEVIS
The Murthy Law Firm’s Anna Stepanova shares her insights with KXAN Texas on the new ICE policy for SEVIS terminations.Read more here....
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HQ
02
May
2025
MurthyAudio: Significant 2025 U.S. Visa Policy Changes at Consulates in India
The latest policy changes for nonimmigrant visas at U.S. consulates in India are the topic today. This brief presentation by an experienced senior attorney at the Murthy Law Firm brings listeners up to date on this important subject. The MP3 is available here and in the...
12:45 /
MurthyAudio
01
May
2025
Overview of L1A New Office Petitions for Managers and Executives
The L1A intracompany transferee classification is designed to allow a qualifying multinational company to transfer a foreign national executive or manager to a related entity in the United States. For an L1A petition, the employer typically must demonstrate to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...
01
May
2025
MurthyAudio: Best Practices for International Travel 2025
Murthy Law Firm attorneys guide nonimmigrants and others on preparation for entering the U.S. at a port of entry (POE) in 2025. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. ...
09:58 /
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30
Apr
2025
ICE Reportedly Calling Students
Foreign students have reported receiving calls from individuals identifying as ICE & asking personal questions. Students should be wary of scams. If it seems legitimate, consult with an attorney before answering questions....
30
Apr
2025
Can I apply for L1A if all of my reports will be my team in India?
Answer There is no specific requirement that an L1A manager or executive have reports in the United States. In practice, however, it tends to be much more challenging to achieve approval for a case where the L1A beneficiary does not have anyone in the U.S. to...
30
Apr
2025
I received a B-1/B-2 visa stamp a few years ago. More recently, I was issued an F-1 visa stamp by the same U.S. consulate. Does this mean my B-1/B-2 is no longer valid?
Answer Typically, applying for an F-1 visa “stamp” would not impact the validity of an existing B-1/B-2 visa. (30.Apr.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 © 2025, MURTHY...
30
Apr
2025
I am an Indian citizen in H1B status and will be going to Australia for a few weeks as a tourist. Can I apply for a new H1B visa stamp from a consulate while I am there?
Answer U.S. consulates typically allow third country nationals to apply for nonimmigrant visas. (30.Apr.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 © 2025, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
29
Apr
2025
DOS Updates NIV Appointment Wait Times
25.Apr.2025, DOS Global Visa Wait Times page was updated for the first time since 07.Jan.2025. B-1/B-2 visas now show average wait time and next available appointment estimate. F, M, J, & petition-based visas (H, L, O, P, Q) show only next available appt. times....
28
Apr
2025
Importance of Ensuring Proper Wage Level Selection on the LCA for H1B Petitions
Recent regulatory changes have reinforced the long-standing position of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that a certified labor condition application (LCA), in itself, does not establish that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation or that the LCA properly supports the H1B petition....