14 Dec 2015

My U.S. citizen brother is sponsoring me for a green card. My priority date likely won’t be current for many years. In the meantime, am I allowed to travel to the U.S. on my visitor visa?

Answer The beneficiary of an I-130 petition is not automatically prohibited from entry on valid a valid B-1/B-2 visitor visa. That being said, U.S. immigration officers at a port of entry have a great deal of discretion in determining whether or not to admit a foreign...

30 Nov 2015

I understand that I can only file GC for immediate family once I obtain citizenship. But, is there any way I can bring my aunt here by claiming her as a dependent, since I support her financially?

Answer No, the family-based GC categories specify relatives for which one can file. It is not possible to have fact- specific qualification based upon closeness of the relationship (like an aunt / grandmother that raised someone) or financial / other dependence. (30.Nov.2015)In frequent sessions of our...

12 Nov 2015

Murthy Law Firm Overcomes Client’s Status Gap to Get I-485 Approved

The Murthy Law Firm successfully represented an adjustment-of-status applicant facing challenges due to a problematic status history. We became involved in this case after the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a request for evidence (RFE) questioning the adjustment applicant's eligibility based on her...