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...
As the second round of the FY2025 cap lottery begins, it is important to note one avoidable reason for an H1B petition – or really, any type of petition or application – to be rejected by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is for...
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...
