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26 Jun 2024

I understand that, for a company to qualify for L-1, both the U.S. and foreign company must be “doing business.” We process all of our sales through the U.S. company, while the foreign entity provides services solely for the U.S. company. Is that considered doing business for L-1 purposes? Does this also work if we want to use this for an EB1(c) case?

Answer Yes, it is possible for a company to meet the "doing business" requirement, even if one entity is solely providing services to the other entity. This can make the case more challenging, but the Murthy Law Firm has represented companies successfully in filing such cases,...

12:18 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident / Worker
26 Jun 2024

I received the following text message today, claiming to be from the USCIS: ” Green Card applicants who receive a request for Form I-693 should return it as soon as possible by overnight, priority, or courier delivery.” Is this a legit message? 

Answer We have a number of clients who have received such messages. We can't 100 percent confirm that these messages came from the USCIS, but we strongly suspect that they are legitimate. Regardless, it does not change our advice. If a person has a pending I-485...

12:13 / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / USCIS News
24 Jun 2024

Uncertain Future of Various Immigration Benefits

A unique feature of U.S. immigration law is how certain rules and policies can change depending on the presidential administration. A president’s ability to dictate and change immigration rules largely depends on whether a rule is statutory, regulatory, or administrative policy. Understanding the difference between...

12:34 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker
19 Jun 2024

I am a derivative child in a family-based case that was filed for my mother. My mother’s case is current on the dates for filing chart, and the National Visa Center has accepted our documents. Now, we’re waiting for the interview and for the date to become current on the final action chart. Is my age locked in now under the Child Status Protection Act?

Answer Unfortunately, no. Age is not locked in under the CSPA based on having a case pending at the consulate under the dates for filing chart. A child can still age out under these circumstances.  (19.Jun.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...

09:31 / Consulates / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Resident
11 Jun 2024

MurthyAudio: Self-Petition Filings – NIWs/EB1 Extraordinary Ability

Self-petition filings as an alternative to labor-certification based I-140 filings is the topic Murthy Law Firm attorneys address in this June 2024 podcast. Examples discussed include National Interest Waivers and EB1 Extraordinary Ability filings. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive...

08:08 / EB1 Category / EB2 National Interest Waiver / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / MurthyAudio / Resident
05 Jun 2024

When I was a green card holder, I sponsored my adult, unmarried daughter for a green card. I have since become a U.S. citizen. If my daughter marries, can her pending case be converted to the married daughter category?

Answer Unfortunately, no. If your daughter marries now, the family-based, second preference "B" (FB2B) case you filed for her would no longer be approvable. Instead, generally, you would have to start from scratch with a family-based, third preference (FB3) case. (05.Jun.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys...

12:37 / Citizen / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / Resident
05 Jun 2024

A couple of years ago, I ported the priority date from my previous employer’s I-140 to the I-140 filed by my new employer. My old employer recently contacted me, and I am considering a move back to them. Would they have to re-file my PERM and I-140 because I ported the priority date?

Answer Requesting retention of a priority date does not void or otherwise invalidate the original I-140. If the previous employer did not withdraw the I-140, and if the position being offered to you is the same, it is possible that the same I-140 still could be...

12:32 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Resident