05 Jun 2024

LPR Birth Abroad

Pro-tip! A child born abroad to an LPR parent can become an LPR by entering the U.S. with the LPR mom or dad on their 1st trip back within two years of the birth! No visa for the child needed, only a birth certificate and...

03 Jun 2024

PERM Denied? What’s Next?

The PERM process is long. Approvals are great, but what do you do when the PERM is denied? Refile? Appeal? Start from scratch? People and employers have lots of questions. Read our analysis and call us for advice....

31 May 2024

TSC Mail Intake Suspension

Have you recently sent mail to the USCIS Texas Service Center? Due to temporary mail intake suspension, your filing may have been delayed. If you missed an important deadline, you may qualify for an exception under Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances | USCIS....

22 May 2024

Don’t Abandon your Green Card!

Do you have a green card and have been abroad for more than 1 year without a reentry permit? You may still be able to resume your permanent residence in the U.S. Speak with us about your options for reentering the U.S.!...

21 May 2024

AOS Preparation Tips

Make sure you have your documents ready to apply for adjustment of status when your priority date becomes current! Check out our preparation tips....

01 May 2024

Marijuana Reclassification

Although the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration may reclassify marijuana as a Schedule 3 controlled substance, until a final rule is published, marijuana can still cause serious immigration consequences! Read more....

23 Apr 2024

H1B Layoff? What Now?

Recently been laid off while in H1B status? Schedule a call with one of our attorneys to find out what your options are....

22 Apr 2024

Are You Eligible for Cap-Gap?

Are you an F-1 student selected in the FY2025 H1B lottery? If you meet certain eligibility criteria upon fling of your H1B petition, you may qualify for cap-gap – i.e. extension of F-1 status and/or OPT employment authorization. Contact us to learn more!...

17 Apr 2024

L1A to EB1C

An L1A executive or manager in the U.S. often can apply for the EB1C green card! Read more here and contact Murthy Law Firm to see if this works for you....