13 Dec 2023

Visa Bulletin Correction for EB2 China!

After noting an inconsistency in the Visa Bulletin, U.S. Department of State & USCIS have updated all versions of January 2024 Visa Bulletin’s Dates for Filing chart with correct cut-off date of June 1, 2020, for EB2 China....

12 Dec 2023

Do You Really Need a New PERM?

If your employer merges, is acquired, or has a major corporate change during the PERM process or after your I-140 is filed, you might have a Successor-in-Interest claim that lets the surviving company continue that case. Talk to a Murthy Law Firm attorney to find...

11 Dec 2023

No Exception for Expungement!

Past criminal matters often must still be disclosed on immigration forms even if the record is sealed or expunged. Immigration law has its own definitions and rules that can give some crimes an effect even after state law says you’re all clear. Speak to one...

08 Dec 2023

Know Your Premium Processing!

Premium processing is not available for all cases! And for eligible cases, fees and processing times vary by the case. Here’s a chart from USCIS for your easy reference!...

07 Dec 2023

I used about 4 years of H1B time and then left the U.S. It has been more than a year since I was last in the U.S. Does that mean I am now eligible for a fresh 6-year period of H1B time?

Answer Generally speaking, in order to be eligible for a new 6-year period of H1B time, the individual would need to be outside the U.S. for at least one year and then apply through the lottery again. Ordinarily, simply leaving the U.S. for one year or...

07 Dec 2023

When I filed my I-140, I had to list my daughter on the form. Will this harm her chances of getting an F-1 student visa?

Answer No, this normally would not impact an applicant's chances of being issued an F-1 student visa. (07.Dec.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 © 2023, MURTHY LAW...