Immigration Authorities to Enforce Visa Overstays
The DHS has ordered CBP, ICE, and USCIS to intensify reviews of immigration records and take action on visa overstays following the recent violence in Boulder, CO....
The DHS has ordered CBP, ICE, and USCIS to intensify reviews of immigration records and take action on visa overstays following the recent violence in Boulder, CO....
Given President Trump’s immigration directives, which focus heavily on enforcement efforts, there is growing concern surrounding possible increases in site visits and audits by various agencies involved in immigration enforcement. This article gives a non-exhaustive list of areas where employers can audit themselves or seek...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on 28.May.2025 that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) would begin to "aggressively revoke" F-1 visa "stamps" of certain Chinese nationals studying in the United States and will closely scrutinize future visa applicants from China. Targeting Communists and Those Studying...
Answer Normally, unless the individual qualifies for AC21 (i.e., I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and the new position is the same or similar), a new PERM case would be required in order to be sponsored under the new position. (28.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and...
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...
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....