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25 Oct 2018

Proposed Regulation Would Expand Definition of “Public Charge”

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed regulation regarding inadmissibility on public charge grounds. A public charge is a person who is deemed likely to become financially dependent on public benefits.Generally speaking, a person applying for lawful permanent residence (commonly referred...

13:00 / Citizen / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker
15 Oct 2018

My mother is applying to renew her visitor visa. Will it improve her chances of getting the visa issued if I provide her with an I-134 affidavit of support?

Answer One generally should not submit an I-134 unless it is required or specifically requested, as this can actually undermine the visa application. (15.Oct.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...

10:46 / FAQs / For Individuals / Visitor
05 Oct 2018

Proposed Rule to Expand Definition of “Public Charge” to Be Published on Wednesday

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is scheduled to publish a proposed rule on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds. This rule would greatly expand the categories of public benefits looked at to determine whether a foreign national may be...

15:41 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker
23 Aug 2018

MurthyAudio: Analyzing Latest Regulations and Policies, Part 1

The Trump Administration continues to push for changes to those in nonimmigrant status and the U.S. employment-based immigration system. Though legislative wins have been tough to come by, the Administration has had more luck reforming immigration rules through memos and regulations. Sheela Murthy leads a discussion...

08:53 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / MurthyAudio / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker