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25 Sep 2023

Possible Government Shutdown as of 01.Oct.2023

Congress must pass a spending bill to extend government operations before October 1, 2023, or else a temporary shutdown of the federal government will go into effect. This would be the first shutdown of the Biden Administration. Annual Budget Process and History of Shutdowns The money needed...

06:48 / Consulates / Employment Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel / USCIS News / Worker
23 Sep 2023

Government Shutdown Looms

A potential government shutdown, which would take effect on October 01, 2023, may have an impact on immigration-related filings. We are taking proactive steps in an attempt to minimize disruption to our clients....

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22 Sep 2023

5 Year AOS EAD?

DHS announces new actions to include maxi EAD validity of 5 years for certain groups such as AOS applicants and asylees....

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21 Sep 2023

Talk to MurthyDotCom

What’s it like at Murthy Law Firm? Managing Attorney Aron Finkelstein making someone happy to hear that they can work in L-2S without an EAD Card! Talk with one of our attorneys about your U.S. immigration problems. We love to help!...

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21 Sep 2023

I understand that an H1B amendment is required when I move to a new work location. Is it permissible though to move to the location once we get the LCA, as long as we then file the H1B amendment?

Answer No, applying for an LCA (or receiving the certified LCA back from the DOL) does not provide any direct immigration benefit. If there is a material change in the job, such as when an H1B worker is moving outside the area of intended employment, then...

07:34 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
21 Sep 2023

After being laid off from my H1B position, I filed an application to change status to B-1. Due to a personal emergency however, I missed my biometrics appointment. Does that mean my application will automatically be denied?

Answer If you do not take care of your biometrics appointment, your case eventually will be denied. Fortunately, you may be able to reschedule. Call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283, be prepared to provide evidence of the emergency, and hopefully they will exercise discretion and...

07:31 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker
21 Sep 2023

I am a U.S. citizen and I sponsored my mother for a green card. The consular post in Mumbai issued her an immigrant visa earlier this year, with an expiration date in October 2023. She entered on the visa a few weeks ago, but has not yet received her physical green card. Would it be best for her to wait for the green card before she travels internationally?

Answer Once a person enters on an immigrant visa, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the U.S. port of entry should have placed an I-551 stamp in the visa / passport, which serves as temporary evidence as status as a green card holder...

07:27 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / Resident / Travel
20 Sep 2023

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Post a question and receive helpful advice on the MurthyForum. Our attorneys frequently respond to questions on a variety of immigration law topics and individual situations – submit your question today!...

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18 Sep 2023

6C Victim Gets Visa

Another Murthy Law Firm success with removal of fraud / misrepresentation inadmissibility hit! We sued USCIS to erase 6C fraud finding. Now client has been issued her H-4 visa to return to her family. See more about 6C rules here....

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