When changing status to F-1 student, you are allowed to have up to 30 days of status gap between current status and the I-20 program start date; however, you must still file for F-1 COS while in valid status....
The USCIS myProgress personalized processing time estimation tool is now available for certain I-485 applications and form I-821 Temporary Protected Status applications through your USCIS online account. See more....
USCIS and DOL add 64,716 more H2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas above the 66K cap for FY2024, helping seasonal industries like hospitality and tourism, landscaping, and seafood processing meet consumer demand. Read more....
Do you have a family member, such as an elderly parent, who doesn’t qualify for H-4, F-2, or L-2 derivative status? The B-2 Visa for Household Members can help them live with you in the U.S. for an extended period. We can help keep your...
Are you being delayed or facing trouble entering the U.S.? Have you thought a past immigration problem resolved? Placing a DHS TRIP request may help you avoid future problems....
Murthy Law Firm is now accepting FY2025 H1B registration cases. Don’t delay! Take full advantage of our expertise while we have availability to ensure your case is properly registered. Contact us!...
As reported by multiple news outlets, Congress has passed a stop-gap budget funding the government through 2.Feb.2023, which President Biden is expected to sign, avoiding significant interruption to various immigration processes!...
Answer Generally speaking, as long as the B-1/B-2 visa remains valid, it may be used to request admission for any valid B-1 or B-2 purpose. This applies even if the reason for admission is unrelated to the reason the visa was initially requested. And, in general,...
Answer Normally, applying for a visa foil (or "stamp") at a different consulate than the one listed on the I-129 is not much of an issue. It may result in a small delay, but such delays typically are resolved in under 2 weeks. (15.Nov.2023)Sheela Murthy and...
Answer In most situations, once a person has been granted H1B status, that individual is considered to have been "counted against" the H1B cap. This typically means that an H1B may be filed for the person without having to go through the lottery again. (15.Nov.2023)Sheela Murthy...
