06 Nov 2023

Immigration Tips Before Taking a Cruise

While foreign nationals are typically mindful about confirming the permissibility of international travel prior to boarding a plane, an individual may be less mindful about another, less common form of travel – international cruises. However, like air travel, a foreign national should understand the nature...

03 Nov 2023

What About My Spouse’s I-485?

Does your spouse still have to file their I-485 after your green card was already approved? Is your spouse out of status? If you’re an employment-based immigrant, INA Sec. 245(k) may let your spouse still file. Read more and talk to us!...

02 Nov 2023

I would like to self-sponsor my I-140 in EB2 based on an NIW, and am willing to pay for premium processing. Do I need to wait 12 years to get the result due to backlogs in EB2 India category?

Answer No, you can use premium processing to get the result of the I-140 petition relatively quickly. If it is approved, you just will not be able to use it for purposes of applying a form I-485 adjustment of status application (or an immigrant vias application...

02 Nov 2023

I am working in H1B status and have a pending change of employer petition. I plan to stay with my current employer until the change of employer petition is approved. Will the USCIS notify my current employer of the pending change of employer petition?

Answer Generally, no, the USCIS will not notify one's current employer that another employer has filed a change of employer petition. (02.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...

02 Nov 2023

Nunc Pro Tunc Know-How

Did you miss filing an extension before your I-94 expired? The Murthy Law Firm has represented many people, in H1B/H-4 status to show the USCIS extraordinary circumstances and prove they should be put back in status. Do you need help from Murthy Law Firm? Contact...

01 Nov 2023

5-Year EADs & APs are Here!

The USCIS announced recently that the max validity period for EADs & APs is rising to 5-yrs. Murthy Law Firm is happy to report we are now seeing those 5-year approvals being issued!...

30 Oct 2023

MLF Wins Extension Despite Fraud Finding

Murthy Law Firm won an H1B extension for a client who is a fighting fraud & misrepresentation (Section 6C) charge in Immigration Court. USCIS said the client committed fraud because this is what is said in the NTA. However, an NTA is only accusation. The...