02 Mar 2012

Recent I-485 Filings: Trends and Tracking

In the past few months, it has been possible for many foreign nationals to advance to the final stage in the permanent residence (green card) process. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin has shown employment-based, second preference (EB2) cutoff dates for India and...

02 Mar 2012

File H1B Extension Before Priority Date Becomes Current

As regular readers of MurthyDotCom and the MurthyBulletin are aware, the employment-based, second preference (EB2) cutoff dates in the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin have advanced rapidly in recent months. Many individuals are closer to completion of the permanent residence (or "green card)...

02 Mar 2012

USCIS: Ombudsman Makes Recommendations on I-601 Waivers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is considering changes to the immigrant visa waiver process. These potential modifications are in response to recommendations for changes in processing Form I-601 applications made by the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman). While the changes are...

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...