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22 Sep 2016

Immigration Basics: Government Agencies Involved with U.S. Immigration

In order to assist MurthyDotCom readers in their navigation of the complex immigration maze, this brief outline describes the main government entities involved in the immigration process of foreign nationals coming to the United States. The immigration process includes the granting of immigration benefits, as...

08:36 / Citizen / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin / Visitor / Worker
20 Mar 2012

National Interest Waiver FAQs

Question 1. I want to file a petition for National Interest Waiver based on an acute shortage of people with my particular professional skills in the United States. Is this possible?The USCIS has strict guidelines regarding who qualifies for an NIW. These guidelines state clearly...

18:55 / EB2 National Interest Waiver / InfoArticle
20 Mar 2012

Adjustment of Status / Consular Processing FAQs

There are many questions about adjustment of status and consular processing that fit within the category of frequently asked questions (FAQs). The following address some of the most typical concerns in this area. Many of these are addressed in more detail throughout MurthyDotCom.Question 1. When...

16:24 / AOS/CP / InfoArticle
21 Feb 2012

Employment-Based, Third Preference (EB3)

Employer and PERM Labor RequiredThe EB3 category is for individuals who are skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.There must be a job offer by a United States employer for skilled workers and professionals. The job must be in the occupation for which s/he has received...

20:43 / Employment Based / InfoArticle
21 Feb 2012

EB1: Multinational Executive or Manager

Employer required but PERM/Labor not requiredThis immigrant visa category is designed to facilitate international transfer of executive or managerial personnel within multinational companies.The personnel transfers can be between different branches of the same company, or between different companies with one of the following types of...

20:06 / Employment Based / InfoArticle
21 Feb 2012

EB1: Outstanding Professor or Researcher

(Employer required but PERM/Labor not required.)This employment-based, first preference (EB1) is for "outstanding" academicians - professors and researchers who are internationally recognized for their high level or degree of achievement in their respective academic fields.This category is available to individuals who can prove that they...

19:58 / Employment Based / InfoArticle
21 Feb 2012

EB1: Extraordinary Ability

Employer and PERM/Labor not requiredThe general requirement is that the individual should have risen to the "top of her/his field of endeavor." (i) as demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim (ii) which should be recognized through extensive documentation and (iii) the foreign national should continue the work...

19:38 / Employment Based / InfoArticle