The Trump Administration has taken a hard-line approach in regard to immigration enforcement. Reports of worksite raids, home visits, and public stops by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have created anxiety for many in the immigrant community, even among those who are in...
On October 24, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum that adopts the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision in Matter of R-C-C-S-D- as official guidance for USCIS personnel. The AAO decision held that a public language immersion school may qualify...
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...
Immigration law is highly complex, often considered on the level of federal securities law or tax law in its intricacy and complexity. Misunderstandings are common and, frequently, get mixed in with helpful tips exchanged online and elsewhere. A common misconception is a mythical grace period...
The PERM labor certification application must state the sponsoring employer's minimum educational and/or experience requirements for the offered position. Thus, complications arise if the foreign national beneficiary gained all or a part of the required experience for the position while employed by the green card...
This article was written by the attorneys of the Murthy Law Firm for our corporate clients. If you are an employer or HR manager, interested in the services offered by our firm, contact our Corporate Services Manager.This set of A&As address many of the basic...
In this post-9/11 age of high security and careful screening of foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States, it is important to remember that failure to attend to small details may cause big problems. When making travel plans, we caution MurthyDotCom readers to be...
Businesses of all types must take measures at times to cut costs, restructure operations, and enhance efficiency. These questions and answers discuss the ways that corporate restructuring and downsizing can impact the employment of foreign nationals and sponsorship for permanent residence, commonly referred to as...
Immigration enforcement has been tied to national security concerns in this post 9-11 world, which has caused a shift in the immigration focus to an "enforcement first" mantra as our nation's immigration policy. The U.S. government is stepping up enforcement with increased workplace investigations and...
Question 1. What are the basic requirements for naturalization (filing for U.S. citizenship)?The statute (the letter of the law) provides that, in order to file a naturalization application, an applicant must: a. be an LPR (lawful permanent resident, i.e., green card holder; exception if served in...
