25.Apr.2025, DOS Global Visa Wait Times page was updated for the first time since 07.Jan.2025. B-1/B-2 visas now show average wait time and next available appointment estimate. F, M, J, & petition-based visas (H, L, O, P, Q) show only next available appt. times....
ICE reportedly plans to reinstate all SEVIS records terminated in recent weeks and will publish a formal process for future SEVIS terminations. Murthy Law Firm is already hearing from clients about reactivations. Stay tuned for more....
The Murthy Law Firm has received reports that some DSOs are seeing the F-1 SEVIS reinstatements of those who have obtained TROs....
DHS announced an overhaul of Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database. This system is used by government agencies to verify immigration status for government benefits and issuing REAL IDs....
On April 21, 2025, a federal judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) restoring the SEVIS record of a Murthy client after the firm sued the U.S. government over its unlawful termination....
A federal judge in Georgia issued a TRO restoring SEVIS records for 133 international students who sued over unlawful SEVIS terminations. This marks the latest in a wave of federal court challenges nationwide....
Non-U.S. citizens 18 years+ must carry proof of immigration status at all times. Acceptable docs can include an I-94 (for nonimmigrants), green card, or EAD. Failure to comply may result in a fine up to $100 and / or up to 30 days in jail...
On 15.Apr.2025, CBP announced that El Salvador is now a Global Entry partner, allowing pre-vetted Salvadoran citizens faster U.S. entry. Applicants must pass strict vetting and interviews to qualify and maintain low-risk traveler status....
In Deore v. DHS, challenging an F-1 student’s SEVIS termination, gov’t states: SEVIS record termination does not terminate nonimmigrant status. Per DHS, SEVP lacks that power. No explanation included re meaning or effect of SEVIS termination.Read more: Deore v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Secretary...
BREAKING: USCIS reportedly eMailed 20,000 staff with an ultimatum - retire or be fired. Massive workforce cuts could trigger nationwide backlogs across all immigration petitions....
