01 Jun 2017

MurthyAudio: Business Immigration in the Era of Compliance and Investigations

Since the inauguration of President Trump in January, there has been much uncertainty in the immigrant community, and information is key. Accordingly, the Murthy Law Firm offered a special 3-part teleconference series to U.S. employers of foreign nationals for three consecutive weeks in May. Entitled...

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...