The Murthy Law Firm regularly assists foreign nationals in filing self-sponsored immigrant petitions under the EB2 national interest waiver (NIW) category and in the EB1(a) for immigrants with extraordinary ability. In a recent NIW case, we filed the immigrant petition (form I-140) for a water...
On June 6, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register that, if implemented, would alter when the 9-11 response and biometric entry-exit fee for H1B and L-1 visas (oftentimes referred to as the "public...
Answer Yes, it is possible for a company to meet the "doing business" requirement, even if one entity is solely providing services to the other entity. This can make the case more challenging, but the Murthy Law Firm has represented companies successfully in filing such cases,...
Answer We have a number of clients who have received such messages. We can't 100 percent confirm that these messages came from the USCIS, but we strongly suspect that they are legitimate. Regardless, it does not change our advice. If a person has a pending I-485...
The USCIS confirmed to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that, because June 30, 2024 falls on a Sunday, cap-subject H1B petitions that are properly filed on Monday, July 1, 2024 will be considered timely filed. This only applies paper-based H1B filings; H1B petitions filed...
A unique feature of U.S. immigration law is how certain rules and policies can change depending on the presidential administration. A president’s ability to dictate and change immigration rules largely depends on whether a rule is statutory, regulatory, or administrative policy. Understanding the difference between...
Answer The H1B employer may file a form I-824 with the USCIS to request a duplicate copy of an approval notice, but this cannot be filed by the H1B beneficiary.However, you may file a Freedom of Information Act request with the USCIS, asking for documents related...
Answer Unfortunately, no. Age is not locked in under the CSPA based on having a case pending at the consulate under the dates for filing chart. A child can still age out under these circumstances. (19.Jun.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer If you have enough funds to cover the cost of your trip on your own, we typically recommend against submitting an I-134 affidavit of support when applying for a B-1/B-2 visa application. (19.Jun.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...
A number of criteria must be reviewed to determine if a person is eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship. As a starting point, the applicant must be a legal permanent resident (LPR) and at least eighteen years old. There are limited exceptions to this rule,...
