Answer As a general matter, children age out at 21 years of age and are no longer eligible as derivative beneficiaries. That is, they are no longer eligible to immigrate with the family as a dependent. However, under the Child Status Protection Act, children are sometimes...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published policy guidance on 19.Aug.2025, updating the factors officers may consider when exercising discretion in certain immigration benefit requests. The update emphasizes negative discretionary weight for applicants with connections to “anti-American” or terrorist organizations. Understanding Discretionary Analysis Many immigration benefit...
Answer No. An approved PERM labor certification is employer-specific and normally cannot be transferred. The new employer would need to file their own PERM application. (27.Aug.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
Answer A startup normally can file green card cases as soon as the company has sufficient income or, in some cases, investments, to establish its ability to pay the offered wage. It is about the company being in a position to offer the job and able...
The Murthy Law Firm recently succeeded in helping a client obtain a green card based on the special provisions for a surviving spouse of a principal employment-based beneficiary who passed away. This client graciously granted permission for the Murthy Law Firm to share her story...
Answer Neither the PERM labor certification process nor I-140 petition imposes any travel limitations on the sponsored employee. Travel considerations typically become a concern when the employee is pursuing the actual green card application process. (20.Aug.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
Answer Yes, time spent as a conditional permanent resident counts toward fulfillment of the requirements to apply for U.S. citizenship. (20.Aug.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright ©...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Policy Manual was recently updated, providing guidance related to family-based petitions. This update explains and clarifies eligibility criteria, filing procedures, interview scheduling, and other issues. Most notable is the USCIS decision to issue notices to appear (NTAs) –...
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the September 2025 Visa Bulletin. There is no movement in the latest visa bulletin from the previous month. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based,...
Answer Generally speaking, a person with a pending I-485, who is not maintaining their underlying nonimmigrant status, is considered to be in a period of authorized stay. Unfortunately, we have received reports that the Trump Administration is putting some people in this situation in removal (i.e.,...
