Answer If the L1A petition is being filed for consular processing, there typically would be no need to file anything for one’s dependents at the moment. If the petition is approved, the principal spouse and the dependents will need to complete a DS-160 and apply for...
Answer Once the primary L-1 visa holder becomes a permanent resident, they are no longer in L-1 status, and their family members are no longer eligible for L-2 status. The family would need to enter the U.S. prior to the principal L-1 visa holder becoming a...
Answer A dependent in valid L2S status is work authorized and normally does not require an EAD to work. (07.Oct.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2025,...
For over three decades, immigration enforcement agencies operated under policies that restricted enforcement activities at certain sensitive locations, such as schools, places of worship, and hospitals. This protective framework, built through successive presidential administrations, ended abruptly on January 20, 2025, when the Trump Administration rescinded...
Answer There is no form or specific format required for requesting 212(d)(3) nonimmigrant visa waiver. The applicant may submit an application package – usually at a consular post, in connection to applying for a nonimmigrant visa – that includes things such as a letter providing details...
Answer Generally speaking, an H-4 visa “stamp” remains valid through the expiration date listed on the document. Changing status to B-2 typically would not prevent a person from later using the visa to request admission in H-4 status, assuming the principal spouse is in valid H1B...
In a significant policy shift, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced its plan to eliminate the ability to pay filing fees using personal checks, money orders, or other forms of paper payments, with few exceptions. For decades, these paper-based payments have been a...
Answer As a general matter, children age out at 21 years of age and are no longer eligible as derivative beneficiaries. That is, they are no longer eligible to immigrate with the family as a dependent. However, under the Child Status Protection Act, children are sometimes...
The Murthy Law Firm recently succeeded in helping a client obtain a green card based on the special provisions for a surviving spouse of a principal employment-based beneficiary who passed away. This client graciously granted permission for the Murthy Law Firm to share her story...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Policy Manual was recently updated, providing guidance related to family-based petitions. This update explains and clarifies eligibility criteria, filing procedures, interview scheduling, and other issues. Most notable is the USCIS decision to issue notices to appear (NTAs) –...
