Myth: "I need a new H1B visa stamp to re-enter the U.S. after changing employers." Truth: Visa stamps are not employer specific. If the H1B visa is valid, you do not need a new one IF you re-enter the U.S. showing the new employer’s H1B...
New USCIS policy update clarifies rules for changing basis of an I-751, Application for Removal of Conditions on Permanent Residency, in cases of battery or extreme cruelty, as well as exceptions to filing deadlines....
Traveling this holiday season? Make sure you are aware of CBP apps and procedures that could help you get through immigration....
USCIS has no process to replace lost, stolen, or destroyed Advance Parole travel document while abroad! If this occurs, contact closest USCIS international office or U.S. embassy or consulate for alternative options. Read more....
After noting an inconsistency in the Visa Bulletin, U.S. Department of State & USCIS have updated all versions of January 2024 Visa Bulletin’s Dates for Filing chart with correct cut-off date of June 1, 2020, for EB2 China....
If your employer merges, is acquired, or has a major corporate change during the PERM process or after your I-140 is filed, you might have a Successor-in-Interest claim that lets the surviving company continue that case. Talk to a Murthy Law Firm attorney to find...
Past criminal matters often must still be disclosed on immigration forms even if the record is sealed or expunged. Immigration law has its own definitions and rules that can give some crimes an effect even after state law says you’re all clear. Speak to one...
Premium processing is not available for all cases! And for eligible cases, fees and processing times vary by the case. Here’s a chart from USCIS for your easy reference!...
UPDATE: Although Cyclone Michaung has dissipated, it brought heavy rainfall and flooding to the northern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, and it is not yet safe to visit the U.S. Consulate. Consequently, the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai will be closed again on Thursday, 07.Dec...
Did you know that 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....
