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02 Jan 2025

A few weeks after I was arrested for driving while intoxicated, I received an eMail from the consulate saying that my H1B visa had been revoked. Do I need to leave the U.S. now?

Answer The prudential revocations of a visa due to a DUI only impacts the visa “stamp,” not a person’s status.That being said, please see our MurthyDotCom InfoArticle, Alcohol-Related Arrests Create Immigration Problems (29.Dec.2023), which summarizes some of the key problems that can be created by one...

06:26 / Citizen / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Worker
24 Dec 2024

I understand that India was removed from the J-1 exchange visitor skills list, and this eliminates the home residency requirement for many people who had J-1 visas. Does this apply to J-1 physicians?

Answer As you note, the change that was made relates to the J-1 skills list. Unfortunately, J-1 physicians generally do not benefit from this change. (24.Dec.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....

09:59 / FAQs / For Individuals / Medical / Worker
24 Dec 2024

I am on H-4 and am applying for a change of status to F-1. My husband is on H1B and his employer has filed a PERM case for him. Will that pending PERM increase the risk of my F-1 application being denied?

Answer A PERM case filed for one’s spouse normally would not increase the risk the denial of a change of status to F-1. (24.Dec.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...

08:18 / FAQs / For Families / Student
24 Dec 2024

My brother is a U.S. citizen, and he filed a green card case for me a number of years ago. Can I port that priority date to my I-140?

Answer Unfortunately, no, you normally cannot use the priority date on a family-based case for an employment-based case. (24.Dec.2024)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 © 2024, MURTHY...

08:14 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Resident
20 Dec 2024

Primary / Dependent H and L Bundling to Expire

The settlement Edakunni v. Mayorkas, which resulted in USCIS processing H-4 and L-2 dependent change / extension of status applications together with the primary H or L applicant’s petition is set to expire 18.Jan.2025. It is unknown if the policy will be extended. Contact us...

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19 Dec 2024

MurthyAudio: DOL PERM Audits

PERM / Labor Certification audits from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and matters to consider with the incoming Trump Administration are topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our...

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