Sheela Murthy, President & CEO of the Murthy law Firm, is joined by Managing Attorney Aron Finkelstein for a lively & engaging discussion in this podcast regarding immigration options for individuals and families in the COVID-19 climate. The conversation was recorded specifically for an Indian...
Answer Yes, ordinarily, one can "upgrade" a case to premium processing at any time (assuming that the case otherwise is eligible for premium processing.) (29.Apr.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...
In 2016, rumors began to circulate that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was going to implement a rule that would allow the beneficiary of an approved immigrant petition for alien worker (form I-140) to apply for an employment authorization document (EAD). The immigrant...
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has created a shareable flyer to help stakeholders understand the implication of President Trump’s proclamation suspending the entry of certain immigrants into the United States. The Murthy Law Firm is sharing this flyer with our readers to help ensure...
Answer If the company closes, the beneficiary of an approved I-140 normally still would be able to retain the priority date. Further, unless the employer withdraws the I-140 within fewer than 180 days of its having been approved, it normally still can be used for purposes...
Answer Unfortunately, the USCIS has not offered any additional grace periods based on the pandemic. It is possible to apply for a change to B-2 status nunc pro tunc, which is a discretionary benefit that the USCIS can grant. Please see the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, B-2 Option...
Answer No, one cannot work based on a pending H-4 EAD renewal application. The USCIS has not changed this rule based on the COVID-19 outbreak. (23.Apr.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
Moments ago, President Trump provided some additional details on his plans to "temporarily suspend immigration into the United States." The President will sign an executive order that will suspend the issuance of green cards for 60 days. It appears nonimmigrants will not be impacted by...
The novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, has wreaked havoc across the world. On top of the hospitalizations and loss of life, the global economy is at a virtual standstill, resulting in a massive spike in unemployment. H1B workers have not been immune from this fallout. Given the...
Answer - Updated 17.Apr.2020 We previously indicated that if taxes were filed jointly, where one spouse had a Social Security Number and the other had an ITIN, this should not prevent the spouse with an SSN from receiving the stimulus tax rebate. However, the IRS has...
