Earlier today, it was revealed that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued several "cables" (i.e. memos) over the past two weeks related to the latest travel ban executive order (EO), which was signed by President Trump on March 6, 2017, but has yet...
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...
Since the election and inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, questions from concerned foreign nationals and U.S. employers have reached our firm. These are sample questions, answered by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. More information can be found in the Current Administration & Immigration page on...
There are three typical outcomes for visa applicants at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas: approval, outright refusal, or refusal under § 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). A 221(g) refusal - commonly referred to as "administrative processing" - generally occurs for one of...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) adjudicates visa applications for aspiring immigrants whose cases will be processed at a U.S. embassy or consulate overseas - that is to say, foreign nationals applying for lawful permanent residency (i.e. "green cards") at an embassy or consulate, rather...
The U.S. Consulate in Chennai has Issued this Notice on its WebSite The U.S. Consulate General in Chennai will resume routine services on Thursday, December 8, 2016. Only applicants with appointments for an interview on December 8 should appear for an interview. Visa applicants with appointments for December 5-7...
On September 30, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of form I-131A, a new form that "… allows lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to apply for a travel document (carrier documentation)…" from abroad if certain criteria are met. While useful, it...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) implemented a policy on November 5, 2015 that requires consular officers to revoke the nonimmigrant visas of individuals arrested for, or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), or similar alcohol-related crimes. The DOS has...
USTraveldocs.com, which handles visa appointment services for U.S. embassies and consulates, has issued a public notice, advising stakeholders of a large, temporary increase in visa appointment availability. The notice states: The U.S. embassy and the four U.S. consulates in India have made thousands of extra visa...
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through Friday, December 9, 2016. This bill also serves to extend the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) regional center program for the same time period. This stopgap bill was also...
