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22 May 2017

My daughter is in H-4 status, but she turns 21 in July. So, she is applying for a change to F-1. Meanwhile, I have a pending EB3 case. Will her moving to F-1 status prevent her from getting a green card as my dependent?

Answer Moving to F-1 status does not affect one's eligibility for the GC. Turning 21 might, however, if one is not protected under the Child Status Protection Act. This is a complicated question, and one should consult a qualified attorney in this regard. (22.May.2017)In frequent sessions...

10 May 2017

Redesigned Green Cards and EADs with Improved Security Features

As of May 1, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun issuing redesigned versions of permanent resident cards (i.e. I-551 forms, commonly referred to as "green cards") and employment authorization documents (EADs). The redesigned documents include several enhanced security features. Existing green...

08:44 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

20 Apr 2017

NewsFlash! Only Final Action Dates Can Be Used in May 2017

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that only the cutoff dates in the 'final action' (FA) chart of the May 2017 Visa Bulletin may be used for purposes of applying for adjustment of status. This applies to both employment-based and family-based cases....

17:00 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin

10 Apr 2017

Can a green card holder sponsor a sibling for a green card?

Answer There is no family-based category for a lawful permanent resident to sponsor a sibling for a green card. A U.S. citizen may sponsor a sibling but, due to backlogs in this category, the process will likely take a minimum of ten years. (10.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions...

08:22 / Family Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident

01 Mar 2017

March 2017 Visa Bulletin Check-In: Explanations and Predictions

Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division for the U.S. Department of State (DOS), provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions almost every month. The update this month for the March 2017 Visa Bulletin provides predictions related to most employment-based categories, as well...

08:29 / AOS/CP / AOS/CP (Family) / Employment Based / Family Based / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

27 Feb 2017

As a U.S. citizen, am I able to sponsor my mother-in-law for a green card?

Answer No, there is no family-based green card category for this relationship. (27.Feb.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2017, MURTHY...

13:15 / Citizen / Family Based / FAQs / Resident

13 Feb 2017

If I get divorced within one year of having my green card issued through my spouse, will this cause me to lose my green card?

Answer The GC should not be affected after a divorce, even if the divorce goes through within a year after obtaining the GC. If there is a concern that there was some type of fraud or the ex-spouse files a complaint, the USCIS could investigate the...

13:57 / Family Based / FAQs / Resident

08 Feb 2017

March 2017 Visa Bulletin: Slight Movement in EB3 China and EB2

The March 2017 Visa Bulletin was released this afternoon. As usual, there is no movement in the dates for filing (DF) chart. In the final action (FA) chart, the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category for India advances by six weeks, to June 1, 2008. EB2...

14:59 / AOS/CP / AOS/CP (Family) / Employment Based / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

02 Feb 2017

Murthy Law Firm: Keeping the Immigrant Community Informed

These are trying times in the world of U.S. immigration law. We at the Murthy Law Firm understand that many of you are worried about what the future may hold. Justifiably, as employees, you are concerned about your lives and your authorization to work in...

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31 Jan 2017

MurthyChat Transcript from Jan 30, 2017: The President’s Executive Order

Are Indian immigrants being stopped and verified at domestic airports in USA? Can we travel around the USA? Answer Domestic travel would not involve inspection at a CBP border checkpoint, so should not be an issue.---I am a GC holder and currently on vacation in India. Does...

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