On 08.Aug.2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual, rescinding the policy that allows a child’s age calculation under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) sometimes to be based on the more favorable dates-for-filing chart (Chart B),...
On 05.Aug.2025, the U.S. Department of State published a temporary final rule in the Federal Register implementing a 12-month visa bond pilot program targeting certain B-1/B-2 nonimmigrant visa applicants. The program ostensibly aims to address overstay concerns by requiring certain applicants to post a visa...
A federal district court ruled on 29.Jul.2025, that the current EB5 investment sustainment requirement will remain in place while the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) works on formal rulemaking to implement changes from the EB5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). The decision...
Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), titled "Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions." While the text of the proposed rule has not yet been...
Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will significantly restrict eligibility for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers, commonly referred to as “dropbox" appointments. Under the new policy, nearly all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including those applying to renew work visas (e.g., H1B), will be...
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a memorandum outlining enforcement priorities developed based on the executive orders issued by Donald Trump since taking office. While the memo deals with multiple areas, Murthy Law Firm attorneys are especially concerned about the DOJ prioritization of...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the H1B cap limit for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) has been reached. This applies to both the 65,000 regular H1B cap limit as well as the 20,000 advanced degree (masters) cap exemptions.The USCIS only had...
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the August 2025 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category There is no change in the EB1 category for August...
As noted in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, USCIS Notice to Appear (NTA) Memo Could Result in Harsh Consequences (04.Mar.2025), the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum in February 2025, expanding the types of situations that may lead to the issuance of a...
Today, a federal judge issued a new nationwide injunction against Donald Trump’s executive order that attempted to severely limit who is eligible for birthright citizenship. The judge issued this injection after certifying the suit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as a class...
