The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy manual to provide additional guidance on evidence that can be used in support of O1A petitions. The O1A nonimmigrant visa category is reserved for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education,...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the September 2022 Visa Bulletin. This is the final visa bulletin for fiscal year 2022, and there is almost no movement in cutoff dates from the previous month. All cutoff dates listed refer to the dates in...
The impact of criminal issues (such as DUI and shoplifting) on nonimmigrant status and lawful permanent residence (i.e. green card) is the topic discussed in this teleconference from 08.Aug.2022.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. Copyright ©...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced two accommodations being made related to the COVID-19 pandemic. First, the USCIS again has extended the response time flexibility, initially announced on March 20, 2020. Second, the USCIS has made permanent the policy that allows all...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will soon begin the second phase of its efforts to expand the availability of premium processing service for two categories of I-140 petitions that historically have not been eligible for premium processing. Specifically, the USCIS is expanding the...
Answer Typically, there is no need to be in the U.S. when an I-140 is filed. (27.Jul.2022)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 © 2022, MURTHY LAW FIRM....
Answer Typically, a person in L-1 status cannot move to a new position based on a pending amendment. (20.Jul.2022)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 © 2022, MURTHY...
J-1 waivers and the two-year home residency requirement for physicians and other occupations are the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference recorded 06.Jul.2022.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. Copyright © 2022, MURTHY...
AnswerThere has been no word, yet. As a frame of reference, for last year's cap cases, we did not learn a second lottery was necessary until that lottery's results were released on July 29, 2021. So, we still may need to wait a few more...
Answer If a denied petition is appealed, the case typically first goes back to the USCIS to review the appeal. The USCIS then has 45 days to determine whether to take favorable action on the case or to forward it to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO)....
