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07 May 2015

Update from Department of State on Visa-Related Issues

Officials with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) met with representatives from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) on April 15, 2015, to discuss various topics related to visas. Some of the key issues discussed included visa revocations, misrepresentations by minors, and immigrant visa wait...

08 Apr 2015

Pilot Program for eMail Corrections of Online I-94 Cards

Historically, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been available to make corrections on I-94s issued at U.S. ports of entry that contain errors. Many such requests for correction are addressed during in-person visits to CBP deferred inspection units (DIUs). Now, the Houston Field...

08:44 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

26 Mar 2015

DOL Guidance on Factors Requiring Paid Internships

The use of unpaid internships has come under close scrutiny, following lawsuits over the past couple of years alleging back wage debts against major fashion, entertainment, media and publishing companies. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), however, has long recognized the potential use of unpaid...

10:27 / For Employers / Legislation / NewsBrief / Student / Worker

18 Mar 2015

Site Visits for J-1 Interns and Trainees

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has alerted J-1 exchange visitor sponsors of the commencement of site visits. This site visit compliance check applies only to the J-1 intern and trainee categories. This is part of an ongoing effort to ensure that this valuable program...

07:18 / For Employers / J-1 / J-1 Exchange / NewsBrief

11 Mar 2015

Signed Cooperative Agreement for CPT Authorization

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued a message to all SEVP certified schools on January 29, 2015 entitled, Post-Secondary F-1 Student Employment Reminders. In its message, the SEVP reminds all designated school officials (DSOs) of requirements for F-1 employment authorization, including the need for...

08:16 / F-1 / For Employers / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / USCIS News

12 Feb 2015

H1B “Master’s Cap” Pitfalls: Cautionary Reminder

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08:15 / H1B / NewsBrief / Student

23 Jan 2015

Immigration Bills Introduced: Long Road Ahead

The Murthy Law Firm has received many inquiries regarding the impact of recently proposed immigration bills that would eliminate the per-country limit for employment-based immigrant visa categories. This per-country limit is one of the primary reasons most beneficiaries born in China and India must endure...

08:56 / Comprehensive Immigration Reform / Legislation / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Worker

23 Jan 2015

Immigration Bills Introduced: Long Road Ahead

00:58 / Comprehensive Immigration Reform / Legislation / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Worker

12 Jan 2015

New Exchange Rate for Visa Application Fees in India

Effective December 22, 2014, the exchange rate between the Indian rupee and the U.S. dollar, for purposes of paying visa applications fees in India, has changed. The new exchange rate is 64 rupees per U.S. dollar, up from the previous designated rate of 62 rupees...

07:50 / Consulates / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Visitor / Worker

18 Dec 2014

Few Timelines Yet Available for President’s Executive Actions

Immediately following President Obama's November 20, 2014 announcement of his executive actions related to immigration reform, the Murthy Law Firm began to receive queries asking when the changes would go into effect. While the timeline on immigration benefits for undocumented aliens has been fairly well...

08:03 / EB2 National Interest Waiver / F-1 / For Families / For Individuals / H-4 Dependents / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / PERM Labor / USCIS News

Murthy Law Firm

Update from Department of State on Visa-Related Issues

Pilot Program for eMail Corrections of Online I-94 Cards

DOL Guidance on Factors Requiring Paid Internships

Site Visits for J-1 Interns and Trainees

Signed Cooperative Agreement for CPT Authorization

H1B “Master’s Cap” Pitfalls: Cautionary Reminder

Immigration Bills Introduced: Long Road Ahead

Immigration Bills Introduced: Long Road Ahead

New Exchange Rate for Visa Application Fees in India

Few Timelines Yet Available for President’s Executive Actions

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