Immigration Archives - Murthy Law Firm

22 May 2026

NewsFlash! USCIS Reinforces that Adjustment of Status is Discretionary – Not a Right

On May 21, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, reminding its officers and the public that adjustment of status (AOS) under INA § 245 is an act of administrative grace, not an entitlement. Even applicants who satisfy every statutory...

24 Nov 2021

Thanksgiving and the Notion of Hospitality

It has been nearly four centuries since, in 1621, the Pilgrims marked this as the time of year to give thanks. They rejoiced in the harvest and the promise of bounty in a new land where they sought religious freedom. At the first celebration, settlers...

09:20 / Blog / Immigration

29 Apr 2021

Murthy Law Firm Sponsors AIC’s 2021 Heritage Awards

For decades, the Murthy Law Firm has been a proud sponsor and supporter of the American Immigration Council (AIC) and its annual Heritage Awards. In the time before COVID-19, this was a gala event that was held in conjunction with the annual American Immigration Lawyers...

11:15 / Blog / Immigration / Law Firm

11 Mar 2021

Best Lawyers® Recognizes Murthy Law Firm

Our firm has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2021 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” Tier 1 recognition is reserved for the highest scoring firms during the annual Best Law Firms review process. Best Lawyers® partners with the New...

08:20 / Blog / Immigration / Law Firm / Professional

04 Mar 2021

Murthy on Immigration Webinar: Friday, 05.Mar.2021

Just because we are still social distancing, doesn't mean that Sheela Murthy is any less involved in the immigration law community, in spreading her positive energy, or in all that she does for our Murthy Law Firm clients.On Friday, March 5, 2021, at 4pm Eastern...

13:24 / Blog / Immigration / Professional

28 Jan 2021

Sheela Murthy Speaks on Immigration Weekly on Live TV

Invited by Sakshi TV, headquartered in Hyderabad, Sheela Murthy has been speaking before a live remote audience every Tuesday since early January 2021. Murthy shares her knowledge of U.S. immigration law, gleaned from more than three decades of experience working to help her clients achieve...

09:50 / Blog / Immigration

07 Jan 2021

Breaking Boundaries: A Second Biography that Includes Sheela Murthy

The New Year brings with it a new biography, and Sheela Murthy is among five IndianAmerican women leaders whose stories are its focus. Breaking Boundaries also features Jagruti Panwala, Gauthami Vemula Qeijo, Dr. Nimisha Shukla, and Dr. Madhulika Guha Thakurta. Each woman was born in...

13:21 / Blog / Community / From Sheela / Immigration / Law Firm / Philanthropy / Professional

19 Dec 2020

Sheela Murthy as Keynote Speaker at TiE Global Summit

Click for Video!Sheela Murthy, recent past President of TiE DC, entrepreneur, lawyer, philanthropist, and globally-recognized leader, was interviewed live as a keynote speaker for the TiE Global Summit (TGS) held this week, December 8-10, 2020, and organized by TiE Hyderabad, India. This was TiE Global’s...

11:32 / Blog / Immigration / Law Firm

24 Sep 2020

NewsFlash! USCIS Proposes Eliminating D/S on I-94s for F, J, and I Visa Categories

Today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed eliminating the D/S ("duration of status") designation routinely issued on I-94s for nonimmigrants in F, J, or I status. If the proposed regulation is enacted, I-94s for these categories would instead be issued with a set...

12:09 / F-1 / For Individuals / Immigration / J-1 / NewsBrief / Student / USCIS News

21 Sep 2020

Biden Campaign Promises Long-Awaited Immigration Relief

As part of his campaign for the White House, Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee, has detailed his vision for U.S. immigration policy, should he be elected president. On his campaign website, the former Vice President has posted a lengthy overview of his plan to reform...

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