An employer may withdraw an approved Form I-140 after an employee changes jobs or the permanent position is no longer available. Whether that withdrawal ends the petition's approval depends largely on its timing. If the approval remains in effect, the petition may still help the...
On November 4, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum addressing how an applicant’s support of dependents, sponsorship obligations, and public benefits-related conduct may affect the good moral character determination required for naturalization. The memorandum states that USCIS plans to issue additional...
We are pleased to announce the opening of our India affiliate, Murthy Immigration Services’ new Mumbai office, expanding their presence in India and making U.S. immigration services more accessible to clients in Mumbai and surrounding areas.Mumbai Contact Information Murthy Immigration Services, Pvt. Ltd. Suite 232, 2nd Floor,...
Proactive tips to prepare for filing your I-485 application are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast for employers. Topics include what to have ready when the priority dates move, how to file a downgraded I-140 petition, and other matters that arise when...
A pending U-visa petition does not protect a person from removal while the petition or a visa number is pending. In Matter of L. Ramirez, 30 I&N Dec. 157 (BIA 2026), decided October 16, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) eliminated a rule that...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the November 2026 Visa Bulletin. Several employment-based and family-based cutoff dates advance, while others remain unchanged. Unless otherwise noted, the cutoff dates below are from the final action chart (Chart A), which governs when an immigrant visa...
A consular interview is an important step for many applicants seeking a U.S. nonimmigrant visa. Procedures and questions vary by visa category and consular post, but preparation can help applicants to present accurate information about their travel plans and qualifications. This article explains what to...
Some applicants who have provided biometrics are seeing an unsettling update in their USCIS online case history: “Case Required USCIS To Send A Notice.” The accompanying message may say, “On [date], we issued a notice for your Form [form type], Receipt Number [number].” In cases...
UPDATE TO: October 2026 Visa Bulletin USCIS has confirmed that applicants may use the Dates for Filing charts for both family-sponsored and employment-based adjustment-of-status filings in October 2026. Check your category, country of chargeability, and priority date before filing Form I-485. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/adjustment-of-status-filing-charts-from-the-visa-bulletin...
UPDATE: October 2026 Adjustment of Status: Dates for Filing for Family and Employment CategoriesThe October 2026 Visa Bulletin marks the start of fiscal year 2027, with renewed visa availability for EB2 India and unreserved EB5 India, while several employment-based cutoff dates for countries other than...
