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22 Apr 2026

I filed my I-485 adjustment-of-status application when my priority date was current. The Visa Bulletin later retrogressed. What does this mean for my I-485 application?

Answer If your priority date was current at the time you properly filed your Form I-485, USCIS generally will continue processing your application even if the Visa Bulletin later retrogresses, and your filing remains valid. However, because the USCIS cannot approve your adjustment-of-status application unless a...

10:32 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Resident / Visa Bulletin
22 Apr 2026

I filed my I-485 adjustment-of-status application when my priority date was current. The Visa Bulletin later retrogressed. Will the USCIS also pause the processing for my pending EAD or AP application?

Answer No, retrogression does not pause the processing of a concurrently filed EAD or AP application. Additionally, it does not affect the validity of an existing EAD or AP, nor does it prevent a person from applying for extensions. (21.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...

10:29 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Resident / Visa Bulletin
16 Apr 2026

I am an Indian national and my immigrant visa interview was scheduled at the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai, but I live very far away. Can the interview be moved to another consulate closer to me?

Answer Unfortunately, the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai is the only consular post in India that processes and issues immigrant visas. (14.Apr.2026)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...

07:04 / Consulates / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Resident
14 Apr 2026

May 2026 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin. There is little to no forward movement for most employment-based categories. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Filing Charts for May 2026 The...

14:40 / Consulates / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin
08 Apr 2026

Should I file for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) (Form I-765) with my green card application (Form I-485)?

Answer Generally, applying for and receiving the EAD in the mail is low risk. However, actually using the EAD can affect your current nonimmigrant status. You should speak with an immigration attorney before deciding to use it. (08.Apr.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...

07:03 / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / Resident
06 Apr 2026

The Murthy Law Firm Again Secures a Green Card for a Surviving Spouse

The Murthy Law Firm recently succeeded again in helping a client obtain a green card based on the special provisions for a surviving spouse of a principal employment-based beneficiary who passed away. We previously shared a similar success story on MurthyDotCom, Murthy Success: Securing a...

09:36 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Success Story
31 Mar 2026

I am from India and getting ready to file for adjustment of status. I do not have a birth certificate from India. Can get a birth certificate from the Indian Embassy in the United States. Will this be enough?

AnswerA birth certificate issued by an Indian Embassy typically does not meet the birth document criteria for adjustment-of-status purposes. However, it can be considered secondary evidence to supplement deficient primary birth documents. (31.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...

09:09 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Resident
30 Mar 2026

Tips for Documents to Prepare in Anticipation of Priority Date Becoming Current

It can take years for a foreign national to be granted status as a lawful permanent resident (i.e., “green card” holder) through one of the employment-based categories. This is especially true for applicants born in one of the heavily “oversubscribed” countries, notably India and China....

06:45 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident
24 Mar 2026

I have a pending I-485 application for adjustment of status and decided not to renew my H1B and to switch to my EAD. Am I still in an immigration status?

Answer A pending I-485 application alone does not grant an immigration status but instead places the applicant in a period of authorized stay, which means the applicant can be present in the United States without accruing unlawful presence. (25.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...

22:51 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker