29 Aug 2024

When Entering the U.S. on an Expired Visa

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...

27 Aug 2024

Medical Exams Don’t Expire!

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...

22 Aug 2024

Reports of PIP Approvals

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....

19 Aug 2024

Visa Limitations Reached

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...

16 Aug 2024

Family Unity Program Update

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....

16 Aug 2024

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. Learn more in this MurthyDotCom article....

13 Aug 2024

Changing Your Green Card Process

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!...

09 Aug 2024

Name Changes

#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....

08 Aug 2024

Changing Your Address with USCIS

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...

05 Aug 2024

2nd H1B Lottery Complete!

USCIS announced the second H1B lottery is complete! Enough registrations were selected to meet the regular 2025 H1B cap. All selected beneficiaries are notified....