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!...
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HQ
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...
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Employment Based / F-1 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student
07
Dec
2023
My I-140 was approved a couple of years ago, but I was just laid off. Do I need my original I-140 approval notice to be able to use that priority date for a future green card case?
Answer No, you do not need the original I-140 approval notice for priority date retention. You can just reference the approved case receipt number information and include a copy of the approval, if available. (07.Dec.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law....
06
Dec
2023
Visa Processing Updates for U.S. Consular Posts in India
There are two recent updates that impact how certain nonimmigrant visas are being processed at U.S. consular posts in India. The first update relates to a procedural change that impacts certain foreign nationals who scheduled nonimmigrant visa appointments in India on or after November 15,...
06
Dec
2023
U.S. Consulate General Chennai CLOSED Wed-Fri, 06-08.Dec.2023
UPDATE: Although Cyclone Michaung has dissipated, it brought heavy rainfall and flooding to the northern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, and it is not yet safe to visit the U.S. Consulate. Consequently, the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai will be closed again on Thursday, 07.Dec...
05
Dec
2023
Keeping your Step-Family Together
Did you know that it’s possible to file an I-130 petition to sponsor a stepchild and stepparent? The Murthy Law Firm can help keep your family together. Contact us....
04
Dec
2023
U.S. Citizen Sponsorship of a Foreign National Fiancé/e or Spouse
In the United States, Valentine's Day often brings with it an increase in marriage proposals. U.S. immigration law has long-valued the idea of family unity. And, to that end, a U.S. citizen (USC) wishing to bring a foreign national fiancé/e or spouse to the United...
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Citizen / Consulates / Family Based / For Families / Immediate Relative / Immigrant Family / K-1 & K-3 / NewsBrief / Resident
29
Nov
2023
Report Your Lost / Stolen Travel Documents
A U.S. visa is permanently lost if it is stamped inside passport which is lost or stolen. For safekeeping tips or to report a loss, visit this U.S. Department of State travel page....
29
Nov
2023
Domestic H1B Visa Renewal Update
A limited number of H1B workers soon will qualify to renew their visas from within the U.S. - possibly as early as Dec 2023 or Jan 2024, according to the U.S. Department of State. Read more....