USCIS announced that the H1B lottery registration period for fiscal year 2026 (FY26), starting 01.Oct.2025, will run from noon ET 07.Mar.2025 through noon ET 24.Mar.2025. Registrants will be notified of their selections on 31.Mar.2025. Check our website for further details....
On 30.Jan.2025, the DHS Secretary vacated the Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status (TPS) extension, which means the 2023 TPS designation expires 02.Apr.2025 and the 2021 TPS designation expires 10.Sep.2025. Each TPS designation to be separately reviewed for possible extension. Read more....
The STEM OPT training plan and how employers and employees can comply with its requirements are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in our recent podcast, MurthyAudio: STEM OPT Training Plan....
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Trump’s executive order to remove birthright citizenship from certain children born in the U.S....
As of 01.Jan.2025, USCIS is waiving the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for adjustment-of-status applicants submitting Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record....
On 10.Jan.2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela, Sudan, and Ukraine. Read this Murthy article for an overview of TPS....
The USCIS has confirmed that the 04/01/24 edition of form I-129 must be received by the USCIS by 16.Jan.2025; any 04/01/24 edition I-129 delivered to the USCIS on or after 17.Jan.2025 will be rejected. Additionally, the new 1/17/25 edition of form I-129 will only be...
All Federal government offices, including those of the USCIS, will be closed 09.Jan.2025, to honor the life of former U.S. President Carter. The USCIS will reschedule all natz ceremonies, interviews, & other appointments set for that day. Murthy Law Firm will remain open and be...
The settlement Edakunni v. Mayorkas, which resulted in USCIS processing H-4 and L-2 dependent change / extension of status applications together with the primary H or L applicant’s petition is set to expire 18.Jan.2025. It is unknown if the policy will be extended. Contact us...
USCIS has new guidance on the evidence needed to prove eligibility for IE parole, including proof of an entrepreneur’s active role in the start-up, investments, & public benefit. Learn more about the program here....
