02 Jul 2025

I am a green card holder and recently got married to someone in India. Is there a quick way to bring them to the U.S. with a green card?

Answer Unfortunately, this is a difficult scenario. The spouse with the green card must file an I-130 petition in the FB2A category, but this category is retrogressed by several years. The foreign national spouse potentially can come on a nonimmigrant visa of their own, such as...

26 Jun 2025

Overcoming a Finding of Fraud or Willful Misrepresentation at the Consulate

If U.S. consular officers determine that an applicant committed fraud or willful misrepresentation to obtain an immigration benefit, they can make a finding under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 212(a)(6)(C)(i) that makes the applicant inadmissible to the United States. A finding of fraud or willful...

25 Jun 2025

I currently work based on an H-4 EAD for a U.S. company that has an affiliate in India. Could I work from the U.S. for the Indian entity for one year and then qualify for an EB1(c) green card?

Answer In order to qualify as a multinational manager / executive under the EB1(c) category, the foreign national generally must work for the foreign entity while physically outside the United States for at least one year. (25.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...

05 Jun 2025

Trump to Implement Travel Ban on Nationals from 12 Countries, Effective 09.Jun.2025

Yesterday, President Trump signed a proclamation barring the admission of nationals of twelve countries, and partially restricting admission of nationals from seven other countries, as of Monday, 09.Jun.2025. This total travel ban will apply to nationals of the following twelve countries:Afghanistan Chad Equatorial Guinea ...

28 May 2025

My H1B is valid until next year. If I apply for a change of status to H-4, can I continue to work while the application is pending?

Answer The H1B generally stays valid through its expiration date or until the H-4 change of status is approved, whichever comes first. (28.May.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs...

01 May 2025

MurthyAudio: Best Practices for International Travel 2025

Murthy Law Firm attorneys guide nonimmigrants and others on preparation for entering the U.S. at a port of entry (POE) in 2025. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes.           ...

17 Apr 2025

My son legally entered the U.S. in H-4 status when he was 13 years old. He is now 15. Does he have to comply with the alien registration requirement, even though he has always maintained valid status?

Answer Any foreign national who turns 14 while in the U.S. must register within 30 days of their 14th birthday, even if they were previously registered. This requirement applies even for nonimmigrant dependents in lawful status and children who are green card holders.Further details on who...

10 Apr 2025

Best Practices for Noncitizens Returning to the U.S.

In light of recent immigration policies and heightened scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry, many noncitizens are feeling anxious about returning to the U.S. It is important to approach reentry with preparation and caution. While every situation is unique, there are several best practices that...