On 05.Jun.2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island vacated USCIS policies that imposed a hold on asylum and immigration-benefit adjudications for applicants from the Travel Ban / “high-risk” countries, including the 01.Jan.2026 memorandum extending the hold to additional countries....
An overview of employment-based green card options in the EB1 category is offered by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recommended for U.S. employers of foreign nationals, broadcasted 03.Jun.2026. Topics include Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor / Researcher, and Multinational Executive.The MP3 is available here...
Answer While the reported U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reversal and clarification are encouraging, it remains unclear how the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will apply the guidance in the memo. Adjustment of status (AOS) remains a discretionary benefit, and USCIS officers will continue...
After widespread concern over last week's USCIS policy memo, DHS now says most immigrants seeking green cards will not need to leave the U.S. to complete the process. The agency clarified that qualified applicants should see little impact from the new guidance....
If you are waiting for a green card, you have probably heard about the Visa Bulletin or waiting for a “priority date” to be “current.” For many, these technical terms keep them in the dark. The reality is more straightforward than it sounds. This article...
Answer It remains unclear how the USCIS will apply this guidance and whether it could affect adjustment of status (AOS) applications that are already pending. However, based on reports from recent adjustment interviews, applicants may be asked to explain why they pursued AOS in the United...
The U.S. State Dept has issued all available EB2 immigrant visas chargeable to India for FY2026. No more visas in this category will be issued until 01.Oct.2026, when FY2027 limits reset. Affected applicants must wait until the new fiscal year. For more visit....
On May 21, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, reminding its officers and the public that adjustment of status (AOS) under INA § 245 is an act of administrative grace, not an entitlement. Even applicants who satisfy every statutory...
Of all the immigration filings an employer makes on behalf of a foreign employee, the PERM Labor Certification is the one in which small mistakes can cause the most damage. The PERM process is known to be exacting, and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)...
Big development for employers and foreign nationals: O*NET recently placed Computer Systems Analysts (15-1211.00) back in Job Zone 4, reinforcing the position as one that normally requires at least a bachelor’s degree. That can create stronger positioning for H1B and expand PERM options....
