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22 Aug 2024

USCIS Starts Accepting Applications for Keeping Families Together Program

UPDATE: See NewsFlash! Federal Judge Orders Temporary Halt to Parole-in-Place Program, Posted 27.Aug.2024As was recently indicated in MurthyDotCom's NewsFlash! Filing Guide Released for Parole in Place Program for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens (16.Aug.2024), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began accepting applications for...

15:18 / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News
21 Aug 2024

I am currently in the U.S. on H1B, and my visa stamp has expired. I am supposed to travel to Toronto for a short business trip. Is it true that I can go to Canada and come back without having to get a new visa stamp?

Answer Under the contiguous territory rule (also known as automatic visa revalidation or AVR,) a foreign national may be readmitted to the U.S. after traveling to Canada or Mexico for no more than 30 days. A more detailed explanation of this program is available in the...

13:06 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Worker
21 Aug 2024

My mother and I entered the United States when I was a child. We were not legally admitted. After we arrived, my mother married a U.S. citizen. I think I meet all the eligibility requirements to apply for parole in place (PIP) under the new program. However, my mother passed away several years ago. Can I still apply for PIP?

Answer Yes, a stepchild of a U.S. citizen does not need to apply with their noncitizen parent. However, you need to establish a child-parent relationship with your stepfather. (21.Aug.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...

13:03 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Resident
19 Aug 2024

Visa Limitations Reached

The DOS has announced that the visa limits have been reached for EB3 and EB5 (Unreserved) for fiscal year 2024. Although neither USCIS nor the consulates can approve a green card and/or issue a visa in these categories until 01Oct24, you still can file your...

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16 Aug 2024

NewsFlash! Filing Guide Released for Parole-in-Place Program for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

UPDATE: See NewsFlash! Federal Judge Orders Temporary Halt to Parole-in-Place Program, Posted 27.Aug.2024Today, the Biden Administration released a filing guide for form I-131F, which is the new electronic form that soon will be used by certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply...

16:33 / Family Based / For Families / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News
16 Aug 2024

Family Unity Program Update

USCIS will accept applications for the parole-in-place program to promote family unity starting on 8/19/24. Applicants will submit Form I-131F, which will be available online only. For the basics of the program, read this article....

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16 Aug 2024

Premature I-485 Approvals

Your priority date must be current when your I-485 is approved! Make sure your green card was not issued prematurely to avoid future complications. Learn more in this MurthyDotCom article....

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