04 Apr 2024

Murthy Snapshot: USCIS Increases Automatic Extension for Certain EAD Renewals

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) soon will publish a temporary final rule in the Federal Register that will increase the automatic extension period of certain employment authorization documents (EADs) while the form I-765 renewal application is pending. Here are the key points you...

04 Apr 2024

Medical Exam Report is Valid Indefinitely!

Today, USCIS announced that Form I-693 completed on or after 01.Nov.2023, will never expire! It’s one less thing to worry about for thousands and thousands of green card applicants stuck in a lengthy immigration limbo....

03 Apr 2024

Travel on AP

An Advance Parole (AP) document must be approved prior to travel abroad and valid for entire duration of trip, or it will be abandoned and denied. Learn more....

03 Apr 2024

After my I-140 petition was approved, my son aged out before the priority date became current. My I-485 was recently approved, and I now plan to sponsor my son for a green card. Can I use the priority date from my old I-140?

Answer Unfortunately, no, the priority date from one's I-140 cannot be transferred to an I-130 petition. (03.Apr.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 LAW FIRM....

29 Mar 2024

MLF Accepting New H1B Cases Now!

Murthy Law Firm is now accepting new cap cases for those who were selected in the FY2025 lottery! If you completed the registration yourself and wish to hire an attorney to assist you with the filing of the H1B, contact our office to assist you!...

29 Mar 2024

H1B Selections Notifications Have Started

USCIS made selections for this year’s H1B cap lottery; however, not everyone selected has been notified. Selection notifications are being updated to USCIS accounts through April 1st. Check your account through the weekend for updates....

28 Mar 2024

Busting Myths: Filing I-130 from Abroad

Myth: "I can’t sponsor my family member for a green card if I live outside the U.S."Truth: An I-130 petition can be filed from outside the U.S., but the petitioner must establish actual or intended domicile in the U.S....