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12 May 2026

I am a conditional green card holder with an expired green card, but I have an automatic extension based on the receipt notice for my petition to remove conditions. Does this place any restrictions on my international travel?

Answer Generally, a conditional green card holder may travel internationally using the expired green card together with the valid extension notice from the petition to remove conditions.However, some countries, such as Mexico, may not permit entry to individuals traveling with an expired U.S. green card unless...

11 May 2026

MurthyAudio: CBP / Port of Entry Issues

Common issues that non-citizens face when reentering the U.S. after travel abroad are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast, broadcasted on 06.May.2026.The MP3 is available here and soon can be found in the archive of our podcasts and teleconferences on iTunes. Find...

07:21 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / MurthyAudio / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

01 Apr 2026

H1B Frequently Asked Questions

The H1B nonimmigrant program is one of the most versatile and widely used work visa programs in the United States. Therefore, having a good understanding of the program can be helpful for both workers and their respective employers. Below are some of the most common...

05:00 / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / InfoArticle / NewsBrief / Travel / Worker

26 Mar 2026

CBP Preclearance Now Available at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Effective March 10, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance operations have launched at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) in downtown Toronto. U.S.-bound travelers departing from this airport now will complete U.S. immigration and customs inspection before boarding in Canada. Once they arrive...

00:20 / For Employers / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

12 Mar 2026

USCIS Hold and Review of Benefit Applications for Nationals of High-Risk Countries

On January 1, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0194, directing all agency personnel to place an adjudicative hold on pending benefit applications filed by or for nationals of countries listed in Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10998, Restricting and Limiting...

09:48 / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker

19 Feb 2026

DOS Provides Consolidated Guidance on B-1 Visas

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued new public guidance clarifying how the B-1 business visitor category may be used, and where its limits lie, in the context of short-term business travel to the United States. The “FACT SHEET: U.S. Business Visas (B-1) and...

09:13 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Travel

16 Feb 2026

New Executive Order on Information Sharing and the Visa Waiver Program

On 06.Feb.2026, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14385, "Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and its Citizens from Criminal Actors and Other Public Safety Threats." This order establishes new policies for information sharing between U.S. agencies and foreign governments, with...

12:45 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Travel

11 Feb 2026

I recently entered on a B-1/B-2 visa. My I-94 was issued for six months, but my visa stamp expires in April. Is it legal for me to remain in the U.S. after January?

Answer The B-2 visa “stamp” is an entry document. As long as it is valid at the time admission is requested, one typically can be admitted for up to six months. If the I-94 is still valid, the expiration of the visa “stamp” has no impact...

06:17 / B-1 / B-2 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Visitor

11 Feb 2026

I am a green card holder and wish to file for naturalization. However, I took a trip of more than six months to India within the last 5 years. Will this be an issue?

Answer While an absence of between 6-12 months is not necessarily a breach in residency for naturalization purposes, USCIS is increasingly scrutinizing absences of this length. (11.Feb.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click...

06:14 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Travel

27 Jan 2026

I recently had to renew my passport. Can I use my new passport, along with the unexpired H1B visa stamp in my old passport, to enter the U.S.?

Answer Generally speaking, yes, a person may present a valid H1B visa in an expired passport along with the new, unexpired passport to request admission in H1B status. (27.Jan.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online...

17:52 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Worker

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