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29 Sep 2020

NewsFlash! Federal Court Blocks USCIS From Implementing Scheduled Fee Increase

Today, a federal district court issued a preliminary injunction, which blocks the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from implementing a final rule that would have significantly increased most filing fees. This final rule was scheduled to go into effect on October 2, 2020. Copyright ©...

19:48 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Worker
29 Sep 2020

Requirements to Vote in U.S. Elections

Many MurthyDotCom readers have applied for or obtained naturalized U.S. citizenship. The opportunity to participate in the 2020 presidential election will be the first time many of these new citizens will have the privilege of voting in the United States. However, there are steps that...

07:25 / Citizen / For Individuals / NewsBrief
24 Sep 2020

My PERM is approved, and my priority date is current in October, but my I-140 is still pending. Do I have to wait for the I-140 to be approved before I can file my I-485?

Answer No, there typically would be no need to wait. Under normal circumstances, if the priority date is current, it is possible to file an I-485 while the I-140 is still pending. (24.Sep.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information...

14:12 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Worker