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01 Jul 2026

A Simple Explanation of Lawful Status, Authorized Stay, and Unlawful Presence

A person living in the United States on a visa may hear terms such as “out of status,” “authorized stay,” and “unlawful presence.” Although these phrases can sound similar, they have distinct legal meanings. Understanding the difference can be important, because it may affect whether...

16:04 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Worker
30 Jun 2026

When is the EB5 investment amount expected to increase? How much will it increase, and which EB5 categories are affected?

Answer The law requires the EB5 investment amount to be adjusted for inflation starting January 1, 2027 and again every five years thereafter. The exact amounts have not yet been announced, but both the standard investment amount and the reduced amount for investments in targeted employment...

14:21 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Investor / Resident
23 Jun 2026

Supreme Court: Border Officers Need No Heightened Proof to Treat Returning Green Card Holders with Criminal Issues as Seeking Admission

In a decision with real consequences for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who travel internationally, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on 23.Jun.2026, that a border officer does not need clear and convincing evidence that a green card holder committed a crime before treating that person as...

14:06 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel / USCIS News
23 Jun 2026

I noticed that the July 2026 Visa Bulletin shows a “U” for India in the EB2 and EB5 Unreserved categories. What does that mean?

Answer A "U" on the Visa Bulletin means the category is unavailable because all available immigrant visa numbers for that fiscal year have been used. As a result, USCIS cannot approve adjustment of status applications or issue immigrant visas in that category while it remains unavailable....

13:04 / Consulates / Employment Based / FAQs / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin
16 Jun 2026

July 2026 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the July 2026 Visa Bulletin. There is forward movement in select employment-based categories, while certain employment-based categories retrogress. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based,...

17:07 / Consulates / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin
08 Jun 2026

USCIS May Now Deny Benefit Requests with Invalid Signatures

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued an interim final rule giving officers the discretion to deny, rather than simply reject, a benefit request found to have an invalid signature after the case has been accepted for processing. Why this Matters Previously, requests with invalid signatures...

11:58 / Citizen / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Worker
03 Jun 2026

MurthyAudio: The ABCs of EB1 – Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor / Researcher, and Multinational Executive

An overview of employment-based green card options in the EB1 category is offered by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recommended for U.S. employers of foreign nationals, broadcasted 03.Jun.2026. Topics include Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor / Researcher, and Multinational Executive.The MP3 is available here...

16:28 / Employment Based / For Employers / MurthyAudio / NewsBrief / Resident
02 Jun 2026

I heard that the DHS reversed course on the recent 21.May.2025 AOS memo and now says that most immigrants seeking green cards will not need to leave the U.S. to complete the process. Can you please clarify?

Answer While the reported U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reversal and clarification are encouraging, it remains unclear how the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will apply the guidance in the memo. Adjustment of status (AOS) remains a discretionary benefit, and USCIS officers will continue...

16:17 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Resident / USCIS News
01 Jun 2026

Visa Bulletin and Priority Dates Made Easy

If you are waiting for a green card, you have probably heard about the Visa Bulletin or waiting for a “priority date” to be “current.” For many, these technical terms keep them in the dark. The reality is more straightforward than it sounds. This article...

09:52 / Consulates / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin