NewsBrief Archives - Murthy Law Firm

05 Jun 2025

Trump to Implement Travel Ban on Nationals from 12 Countries, Effective 09.Jun.2025

Yesterday, President Trump signed a proclamation barring the admission of nationals of twelve countries, and partially restricting admission of nationals from seven other countries, as of Monday, 09.Jun.2025. This total travel ban will apply to nationals of the following twelve countries:Afghanistan Chad Equatorial Guinea ...

02 Jun 2025

Preparing for Possible Audits and Site Visits

Given President Trump’s immigration directives, which focus heavily on enforcement efforts, there is growing concern surrounding possible increases in site visits and audits by various agencies involved in immigration enforcement. This article gives a non-exhaustive list of areas where employers can audit themselves or seek...

09:55 / For Employers / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student / Worker

29 May 2025

DOS to Revoke F-1 Visas of Many Chinese Students

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on 28.May.2025 that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) would begin to "aggressively revoke" F-1 visa "stamps" of certain Chinese nationals studying in the United States and will closely scrutinize future visa applicants from China. Targeting Communists and Those Studying...

14:53 / F-1 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / J-1 / M-1 / NewsBrief / Student

19 May 2025

Key Takeaways from AILA Meeting with DOS Officials

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recently met with U.S. Department of State (DOS) officials in Washington D.C., to discuss important developments affecting visa processing and immigration procedures. Summarized here are key takeaways from this meeting to help our clients and others in the community...

11:18 / Consulates / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief

08 May 2025

DHS Reportedly Freezes the EBE Program for Issuing Social Security Cards

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly frozen the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program under which noncitizens could request a social security number on various U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms, including Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization; Form I-485, Application to...

17:04 / AOS/CP / Citizen / Employment Based / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

24 Apr 2025

SEVIS Termination and F-1 Visa Revocation Developments

Recent developments indicate that the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is taking the position that the termination of a SEVIS record does not automatically result in the loss of lawful immigration status. This evolving interpretation carries significant...

09:47 / F-1 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student

21 Apr 2025

Attorney Anna Stepanova Interviewed by CBS News Regarding Student Visa Revocations

Murthy Law Firm’s Assistant Managing Attorney, Anna Stepanova, was interviewed recently by a CBS News affiliate in Colorado regarding the recent wave of student visa revocations. The story focused specifically on the F-1 visa revocations at Colorado State University and the University of Colorado. Not...

07:58 / F-1 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student / USCIS News

17 Apr 2025

Requirement to Carry Immigration Documents

U.S. immigration law includes provisions intended to help authorities keep track of foreign nationals in the United States. By law, all non-U.S. citizens aged 18 or older are required to carry at all times, a "certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card" (e.g.,...

11:35 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker

10 Apr 2025

Best Practices for Noncitizens Returning to the U.S.

In light of recent immigration policies and heightened scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry, many noncitizens are feeling anxious about returning to the U.S. It is important to approach reentry with preparation and caution. While every situation is unique, there are several best practices that...

10:19 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

25 Mar 2025

Steps to Secure Your Future Through U.S. Citizenship

In these uneasy times for immigrants in the U.S., stress and worry become a part of life. For those who have ventured to the U.S. and become lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders or LPRs), the stress and worry does not necessarily end. As...

09:38 / Citizen / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

Murthy Law Firm

Trump to Implement Travel Ban on Nationals from 12 Countries, Effective 09.Jun.2025

Preparing for Possible Audits and Site Visits

DOS to Revoke F-1 Visas of Many Chinese Students

Key Takeaways from AILA Meeting with DOS Officials

DHS Reportedly Freezes the EBE Program for Issuing Social Security Cards

SEVIS Termination and F-1 Visa Revocation Developments

Attorney Anna Stepanova Interviewed by CBS News Regarding Student Visa Revocations

Requirement to Carry Immigration Documents

Best Practices for Noncitizens Returning to the U.S.

Steps to Secure Your Future Through U.S. Citizenship

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