22
Dec
2023
Premature I-485 Approvals
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. Read more on the topic....
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20
Dec
2023
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for F-1/M-1 Students
The USCIS has issued consolidated guidance for F/M students. It includes a variety of issues, including maintaining a foreign residence, impact of green card filing on F/M status, and working for a start-up on STEM OPT....
20
Dec
2023
Domestic Visa Renewal Rule Published Tomorrow!
Details for H1B domestic visa renewal pilot program will be published in Federal Register tomorrow! Read the details and analysis from the Murthy Law Firm now!...
18
Dec
2023
Busting Myths: You Can Reuse H1B Visa!
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...
15
Dec
2023
USCIS Policy Update for Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residence
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....
14
Dec
2023
Prepare for Holiday Travel
Traveling this holiday season? Make sure you are aware of CBP apps and procedures that could help you get through immigration....
14
Dec
2023
Keep your AP Safe While Abroad!
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....
13
Dec
2023
Visa Bulletin Correction for EB2 China!
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....
12
Dec
2023
Do You Really Need a New PERM?
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...
11
Dec
2023
No Exception for Expungement!
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...