08 Feb 2024

Inconsistent Names

Correcting or clarifying any discrepancies in your name on different documents can help make your immigration process smoother. Read our helpful article on the topic: Last Name First: No Joking Matter!...

06 Feb 2024

Busting Myths: I-140 Withdrawal & H1B Extensions

Myth: "If my employer withdraws my approved I-140, I can no longer apply for H1B extensions beyond 6 years."Truth: Partially correct, but only if it is withdrawn within 180 days of being approved. After that, an employer’s I-140 withdrawal generally doesn’t impact H1B extensions with...

01 Feb 2024

Busting Myths: EAD and Status

Myth: "Once my EAD is approved based on my pending I485, it means I will get a green card."Truth: EAD is only an incidental benefit issued to green card applicants who apply for it so they can work while waiting for a decision on I-485....

31 Jan 2024

FY2025 H1B Registration Update

USCIS has announced H1B registration dates from March 6-22, 2024. The Murthy Law Firm is now taking FY2025 H1B registration cases....

22 Jan 2024

Keeping Your Step-Family Together

Did you know? It’s possible to file an I-130 Petition to sponsor a stepchild and stepparent! The Murthy Law Firm can help keep your family together. Contact us!...

18 Jan 2024

Immigration Myth: 180-Day Grace Period

"I can stay in the U.S. after denial or I-94 expiration for 180 days." TRUTH No, the 180-day period of unlawful presence is not a grace period. You must leave the U.S. once you have no valid status. But if you depart within those 180 days, you...