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...
On October 30, 2023, U.S. President Joseph Biden issued a wide ranging executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) which, in part, calls for the expansion of immigration opportunities for highly skilled foreign nationals with expertise in AI or other critical and emerging technologies to study,...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
