19 Oct 2023

Visa Waiver for Israel Begins Today

Visa-free travel starts today (19.Oct.2023) for eligible Israelis. Like nationals of the other Visa Waiver Program countries, Israelis must first get approved by CBP’s Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). See the DHS website....

17 Oct 2023

About an LPR Baby Born Abroad…

Did you know that a child born abroad to an LPR mother can return to the U.S. with the LPR mom or dad on their 1st trip back within 2 years of birth to be admitted as an LPR? Only a birth certificate & passport...

13 Oct 2023

USCIS Makes Address Updates Easier

To update your address with USCIS, you can now do so without any hassle by using Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool available through an individual online portal....

09 Oct 2023

E-2 Nonimmigrants Help to Create Jobs for U.S. Workers

Assisted by the Murthy Law Firm, a treaty investor in Pakistan recently had an E-2 visa approved based on a fairly modest investment in a U.S. consulting firm. Another American dream come true while benefiting U.S. workers and the U.S. economy!...

06 Oct 2023

STEM OPT Challenge’s Final Fail

U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Appeal of lower court’s refusal to declare STEM OPT program unlawful. F-1 students with STEM degrees continue to be eligible for 2-yr practical training extension after standard 1-yr of OPT....

04 Oct 2023

DHS Proposal to Modernize the H2A & H2B Programs

DHS proposes removing the eligible counties list, increasing scrutiny of fees for participation in the program, whistleblower protections, mandatory and discretionary penalties against employers violating program requirements, and providing grace periods to workers to increase job flexibility....

03 Oct 2023

MLF Resolves Travel Issue

Murthy Law Firm solved a client’s surprise obstacle to using Emergency AP issued by USCIS for travel to the U.S., but mistakenly showing 2022 instead of 2023 dates. Our client just needed someone @CBP to listen and we directed him to a land border where...

02 Oct 2023

Delays are Bad, Mandamus to the Rescue

Murthy’s Mandamus lawsuit cuts short another delay! After delaying a decision for more than 15 years, the USCIS approved our client’s green card to resolve a Mandamus lawsuit. Mandamus action can be used in multiple settings in employment-based cases. Read about Mandamus Actions & Federal...