Did you know that, if you have earned 40 quarters (typically 10 years) of employment in the U.S., then you are exempt from needing to include a standard I-864 in a family-based immigrant petition?...
Immigration Pro Tip: If you are in valid nonimmigrant status, but the visa stamp with which you entered the U.S. is expired, you might still be able to travel to Canada or Mexico and back to the U.S. using Automatic Visa Revalidation (AVR)! Learn more...
Immigration Pro Tip: It’s best to include your I-693 medical exam with your I-485 filing since medicals do not expire. But if you can’t, you still can supplement your filing once the USCIS issues a receipt notice for it or respond to an RFE asking...
The Murthy Law Firm has received early reports of some Parole-in-Place (PIP) applicants receiving approvals within only a few days of filing an I-131F online, where USCIS was able to reuse the applicant’s fingerprints from previous applications. Check here to see if you may qualify....
The DOS has announced that the visa limits have been reached for EB3 and EB5 (Unreserved) for fiscal year 2024. Although neither USCIS nor the consulates can approve a green card and/or issue a visa in these categories until 01Oct24, you still can file your...
USCIS will accept applications for the parole-in-place program to promote family unity starting on 8/19/24. Applicants will submit Form I-131F, which will be available online only. For the basics of the program, read this article....
Your priority date must be current when your I-485 is approved! Make sure your green card was not issued prematurely to avoid future complications. Learn more in this MurthyDotCom article....
Wondering how to change your green card process from I-485 Adjustment of Status to Consular Processing? Murthy Law Firm explains the basics, but it’s best to contact us to discuss your case!...
#DYK If your name legally changes while an application is pending with USCIS, you can update USCIS and provide evidence of your name change to help ensure your new document is correctly issued with your new name....
Did you recently move? You must update your address with USCIS within 10 days of moving. The best way is through your USCIS online account which meets the AR-11 requirements and provides an update with regard to any pending applications / petitions. Learn more in...
