15
Nov
2023
New DHS Data Office
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced creation of a new office to produce all its statistical reporting from all its agencies including immigration data....
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14
Nov
2023
Incomplete DS-160? No Visa Interview!
As of 15.Nov.2023, if you submit an incomplete DS-160 visa application form, you will not be allowed to proceed with your visa appointment. More information here....
14
Nov
2023
Litigation Success: PD Retention
Ever lose a Priority Date when USCIS revoked a prior I-140 petition? Murthy Law Firm successfully challenged PD loss when I-140 revoked because of USCIS policy change. Listen to our Oct.2023 podcast for more information....
14
Nov
2023
MurthyAudio: The Child Status Protection Act
The Child Status Protection Act and its significance for dependent children obtaining their green cards are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm Attorneys in November 2023.The MP3 is available here and soon can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on...
13
Nov
2023
USCIS Clarification on Discretionary Waivers of the J-1 Foreign Residency Requirement
On October 24, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released guidance clarifying aspects of the two-year foreign residency requirement for certain J-1 visa holders. The policy update provides guidance on how the USCIS determines whether an individual has met the foreign residency requirement...
13
Nov
2023
Always Check Your I-94 Upon Admission!
The CBP will shorten your I-94 if your passport expires sooner. Don’t assume the end date – check it by logging into the CBP website!...
10
Nov
2023
Can You Lose a Priority Date?
Priority Dates are a lifeline to an immigrant waiting for a Green Card, but it can be lost. The law has four ways: fraud / misrepresentation, a Labor Certification’s revocation, USCIS/DOS invalidates the labor certification, or the USCIS decides petition approval was material error. Read...
09
Nov
2023
December 2023 Visa Bulletin
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the December 2023 Visa Bulletin. The last visa bulletin of the calendar year sees almost no movement from the previous month. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A),...
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09
Nov
2023
I filed my I-140 in the EB1(c) category using premium processing, and an RFE was issued within 20 days of filing. The RFE was very simple, so I responded almost immediately. Does that mean the USCIS has to issue a decision within 45 days of the date I filed the I-140?
Answer No, for an EB1(c) petition filed using premium processing, the USCIS has 45 calendar days to take action on one's case. When the RFE was issued, an action was taken. When you responded to the RFE, the clock was restarted, and the USCIS now has...
09
Nov
2023
Is there a period of time that an H1B worker must wait before moving to a new employer?
Answer No, ordinarily, there is no required period an H1B worker must wait before moving to a new employer. (08.Nov.2023)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 © 2023,...