The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is extending the response time flexibility announced on March 30, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This flexibility applies to applicants and petitioners responding to any of the following, issued between March 1 and July 1, 2020:Requests...
Sheela Murthy, President & CEO of the Murthy law Firm, is joined by Managing Attorney Aron Finkelstein for a lively & engaging discussion in this podcast regarding immigration options for individuals and families in the COVID-19 climate. The conversation was recorded specifically for an Indian...
Answer Depending on the circumstances, if a lawful permanent resident, or "green card holder," takes an extended trip abroad, this can be interpreted to mean that the person has abandoned his or her residency in the United States. There is a presumption of abandonment when one...
In 2016, rumors began to circulate that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was going to implement a rule that would allow the beneficiary of an approved immigrant petition for alien worker (form I-140) to apply for an employment authorization document (EAD). The immigrant...
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has created a shareable flyer to help stakeholders understand the implication of President Trump’s proclamation suspending the entry of certain immigrants into the United States. The Murthy Law Firm is sharing this flyer with our readers to help ensure...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that routine in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers (ASCs) will remain suspended until at least June 3, 2020. The USCIS hopes to resume these services on or after June 4th. Copyright...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has finally released the May 2020 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to the dates in the final action (FA) chart, unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First Preference (EB1) Category The EB1 category for all countries of chargeability except...
Answer If the company closes, the beneficiary of an approved I-140 normally still would be able to retain the priority date. Further, unless the employer withdraws the I-140 within fewer than 180 days of its having been approved, it normally still can be used for purposes...
Answer No, one cannot work based on a pending H-4 EAD renewal application. The USCIS has not changed this rule based on the COVID-19 outbreak. (23.Apr.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
Charles Oppenheim, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, stated during a conference call this afternoon that the May 2020 Visa Bulletin has finally been cleared for release. He expects to issue it Friday, April 24, 2020. Copyright ©...
