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02 Feb 2017

DOS: No Plans to Add More Countries to Travel Ban List

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) advised representatives of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that there are no plans to add any more countries to the travel ban list. The travel ban, instituted on January 27, 2017 by executive order, presently applies to Iran,...

31 Jan 2017

CBP Releases Updated Info and FAQs on Travel Ban

This afternoon, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted to its website updated information on President Trump's January 27, 2017 executive order, entitled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. This executive order instituted a temporary travel ban on nationals from...

21:58 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

31 Jan 2017

Possible Executive Order Targeting Employment-Based Immigration

President Trump has already signed several immigration-related executive orders, and it appears that more are on the way. One leaked proposed order, entitled "Executive Order on Protecting American Jobs and Workers by Strengthening the Integrity of Foreign Worker Visa Programs" includes a number of provisions...

17:15 / EB5 Investor / F-1 / For Families / For Individuals / H1B / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Legislation / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin / Visitor / Worker

31 Jan 2017

MurthyChat Transcript from Jan 30, 2017: The President’s Executive Order

Are Indian immigrants being stopped and verified at domestic airports in USA? Can we travel around the USA? Answer Domestic travel would not involve inspection at a CBP border checkpoint, so should not be an issue.---I am a GC holder and currently on vacation in India. Does...

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27 Jan 2017

I initially entered the U.S. in B-2 status as a visitor. I recently filed an application to change status (form I-539) to F-1 student for a program of study starting next month. …

... My B-2 expires in a few days. I know I should not start my program of study until the USCIS approves my request for change of status to F-1. If the USCIS does not approve my F-1 status by the start of my program...

18:53 / B-2 / F-1 / FAQs / Student / Visitor

19 Dec 2016

Can I stay in the U.S. after my I-94 expires if I have a pending I-539 application to extend my B-2 status?

Answer As long as the I-539 was filed before the I-94 expired, this typically would allow the applicant to remain in the U.S. in a 'period of authorized stay' until the application is approved or denied. (19.Dec.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...

20:44 / FAQs / Visitor

10 Oct 2016

DOS to Prohibit Eyeglasses in Visa Photographs

Under a new policy that goes into effect on November 1, 2016, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will no longer accept photographs of visa and passport applicants wearing eyeglasses. The reason for the policy change is to ensure the photographs can be easily scanned...

12:11 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

29 Sep 2016

CIS Ombudsman’s Updates on EAD and H1B Processing Delays

The Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) held a teleconference on August 31, 2016 to discuss processing delays for certain types of cases. More specifically, the teleconference focused on adjudication delays of applications for employment authorization documents (EADs), change-of-status (COS) applications, and H1B petitions...

12:23 / B-2 / Employment Based / F-1 / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker

22 Sep 2016

Immigration Basics: Government Agencies Involved with U.S. Immigration

In order to assist MurthyDotCom readers in their navigation of the complex immigration maze, this brief outline describes the main government entities involved in the immigration process of foreign nationals coming to the United States. The immigration process includes the granting of immigration benefits, as...

08:36 / Citizen / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin / Visitor / Worker

19 Sep 2016

I am a U.S. citizen. Can I sponsor my mother for a green card while she is here on a visitor visa?

Answer A U.S. citizen can sponsor his/her mother (or father), if she is already here on a B-2 visa, and she should be able to receive her "green card" without departing the United States. One's parent should not come on a visitor visa with the intention...

20:28 / Citizen / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / Resident / Visitor

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DOS: No Plans to Add More Countries to Travel Ban List

CBP Releases Updated Info and FAQs on Travel Ban

Possible Executive Order Targeting Employment-Based Immigration

MurthyChat Transcript from Jan 30, 2017: The President’s Executive Order

I initially entered the U.S. in B-2 status as a visitor. I recently filed an application to change status (form I-539) to F-1 student for a program of study starting next month. …

Can I stay in the U.S. after my I-94 expires if I have a pending I-539 application to extend my B-2 status?

DOS to Prohibit Eyeglasses in Visa Photographs

CIS Ombudsman’s Updates on EAD and H1B Processing Delays

Immigration Basics: Government Agencies Involved with U.S. Immigration

I am a U.S. citizen. Can I sponsor my mother for a green card while she is here on a visitor visa?

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