The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that several employment-based (EB) immigrant visa categories will remain unavailable for the remainder of fiscal year 2024 (FY24). A category that is unavailable is one for which all the immigrant visa numbers have been exhausted for the...
Answer Typically, yes, it is possible to use work experience gained abroad, assuming the experience was related to the position. (28.Aug.2024)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 ©...
Answer You should be eligible for the 60-day grace period in F-1 status as long as your STEM OPT was not denied due to an F-1 status violation. While you are in your grace period, you may transfer your SEVIS to another program of study or...
Answer Unfortunately, one generally must be physically in the United States to apply for an H-4 EAD. In many situations, however, it is possible to leave the U.S. while the H-4 EAD application is still pending. (28.Aug.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the Biden Administration from continuing to grant parole in place under its Keeping Families Together program. As noted in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, USCIS Starts Accepting Applications for Keeping Families Together Program (22.Aug.2024), this program is designed to...
A student in F-1 status who has been granted optional practical training (OPT) may normally have no more than a total of 90 days of unemployment during the initial one-year post-completion OPT period. On occasion, the Murthy Law Firm hears from students on OPT who...
UPDATE: See NewsFlash! Federal Judge Orders Temporary Halt to Parole-in-Place Program, Posted 27.Aug.2024As was recently indicated in MurthyDotCom's NewsFlash! Filing Guide Released for Parole in Place Program for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens (16.Aug.2024), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began accepting applications for...
Answer If you wish to withdraw a pending application or petition, we typically recommend that the withdrawal notice be sent to the USCIS service center that issued the receipt notice. (21.Aug.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...
Answer Under the contiguous territory rule (also known as automatic visa revalidation or AVR,) a foreign national may be readmitted to the U.S. after traveling to Canada or Mexico for no more than 30 days. A more detailed explanation of this program is available in the...
Answer Yes, a stepchild of a U.S. citizen does not need to apply with their noncitizen parent. However, you need to establish a child-parent relationship with your stepfather. (21.Aug.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...
