Answer Although there is factual basis for this rumor, it unfortunately seems highly unlikely that this will happen.Several weeks ago, more than 50 members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a joint letter to the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the U.S. Department of...
Answer DA is the class of admission generally granted to someone who is admitted on advance parole. Assuming your I-485 is still pending, there typically would be no need to take any action based on the expiration date listed. (17.Aug.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
Answer Unfortunately, no. Priority dates cannot be transferred between employment-based and family-based petitions. (17.Aug.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 FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
It is not uncommon to hear of situations where a pregnant lawful permanent resident (LPR) or green card holder who travels abroad for temporary travel and gives birth while outside the United States. The newborn does not have a green card or other U.S. travel...
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated the guidance for how consular officers should determine whether a misrepresentation made by a foreign national is to be considered "material." Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, if a foreign national makes a misrepresentation regarding...
The impact of criminal issues like DUI and shoplifting on nonimmigrant status and Lawful Permanent Residence (i.e. green card) are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the podcast that aired 02.Aug.2023.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts...
Answer Typically, a person in B-2 status who timely files for an extension of stay is permitted to remain in the U.S. in a period of authorized stay based on the pending application. (10.Aug.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...
Answer As a general rule, leaving the U.S. during the PERM or I-140 stage would have no impact on one's green card case. (10.Aug.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...
Answer That's a good question without a clear answer. The USCIS has specified that a B-1 (or B-2) change of status application would be expedited if it is still pending when an I-129 requesting premium processing is later filed for the same person. But no mention...
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the September 2023 Visa Bulletin. As is typical with the last visa bulletin of a fiscal year, there is little movement from the previous month. More significant changes in the visa bulletin are expected in the October...
