Among the eligibility criteria a lawful permanent resident (LPR) (commonly known as a "green card" holder) must meet to apply for U.S. citizenship is the requirement to have maintained continuous residence in the United States for a specified period. An extended absence from the U.S....
Answer On the DS-160, there is an option to include information regarding a second I-797 approval notice. Generally speaking, in this situation, one should include both approvals in the DS-160, and request during the interview that the visa be issued for the longer duration. (14.Aug.2024)Sheela Murthy...
Answer If your brother’s I-130 indicated that you would apply for adjustment of status in the U.S., he should file a form I-824 to have the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) transfer it to the National Visa Center (NVC). If the I-130 indicated you would...
Answer Yes, if the position meets the standard AC21 requirements, it is feasible to port one's case to a position that involves self-employment. Before doing so, however, it probably would be a good idea to discuss this with an attorney. (14.Aug.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...
This afternoon, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the September 2024 Visa Bulletin. There is no forward movement in any of the employment-based categories from the previous month. Worse still, as the DOS previously predicted, the EB3 category cutoff date for certain countries has...
Ways for petitioners and applicants to sue the government for incorrect or long delayed decisions are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this 07.Aug.2024 podcast in our series for Employers. Included in the discussion are Writs of Mandamus and lawsuits under the Administrative Procedures...
AnswerYou may be able to show exceptional ability in lieu of an advanced degree or qualify based on an equivalency evaluation of your foreign degree or a combination of your degree/s and experience. However, once you establish exceptional ability or an equivalent to an advanced...
Answer A PERM labor certification is for a future offer of employment. So technically, your prior employer could file the I-140 on your behalf, if that employer intends to rehire you in the future for the position laid out in the PERM. (07.Aug.2024)Sheela Murthy and other...
Answer No, in this situation, you only need to list your travel history for the last 3 years. (07.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 © 2024, MURTHY...
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, the immigrant petition (form I-140) was filed for an expert...
