On 10.Jan.2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela, Sudan, and Ukraine. Read this Murthy article for an overview of TPS....
The USCIS has confirmed that the 04/01/24 edition of form I-129 must be received by the USCIS by 16.Jan.2025; any 04/01/24 edition I-129 delivered to the USCIS on or after 17.Jan.2025 will be rejected. Additionally, the new 1/17/25 edition of form I-129 will only be...
All Federal government offices, including those of the USCIS, will be closed 09.Jan.2025, to honor the life of former U.S. President Carter. The USCIS will reschedule all natz ceremonies, interviews, & other appointments set for that day. Murthy Law Firm will remain open and be...
The settlement Edakunni v. Mayorkas, which resulted in USCIS processing H-4 and L-2 dependent change / extension of status applications together with the primary H or L applicant’s petition is set to expire 18.Jan.2025. It is unknown if the policy will be extended. Contact us...
USCIS has new guidance on the evidence needed to prove eligibility for IE parole, including proof of an entrepreneur’s active role in the start-up, investments, & public benefit. Learn more about the program here....
USCIS released a new I-485 form with extensive changes, including incorporating requests for exemption of an affidavit of support, instructions to file medical exam with the filing, and public charge exemption criteria, must be used as of 10.Feb.2025....
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule permanently implementing a 540-day automatic EAD extension period for eligible EAD renewal applicants, effective 13.Jan.2025....
U.S. Supreme Court rule 9-0 that federal courts cannot review USCIS decision revoking immigrant petitions even if the revocation is erroneous. But you can re-file it, if the eligibility remains in place....
The updated Skills List is to be published on Monday in Federal Register. Some countries, including China, India, Brazil, and South Africa have been deleted from the list altogether. Those subject to the two-year home residency requirement solely based on the previous Skills List no...
The USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the H1B cap for fiscal year 2025, but the next lottery is not too far away! Contact us to start your registration process....
