Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order (EO) that limits birthright citizenship. Trump issued the EO immediately after taking office in January 2025, severely limiting who automatically becomes a U.S. citizen upon being born in the...
If U.S. consular officers determine that an applicant committed fraud or willful misrepresentation to obtain an immigration benefit, they can make a finding under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 212(a)(6)(C)(i) that makes the applicant inadmissible to the United States. A finding of fraud or willful...
Answer In order to qualify as a multinational manager / executive under the EB1(c) category, the foreign national generally must work for the foreign entity while physically outside the United States for at least one year. (25.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual regarding how and when the agency may disclose derogatory information to benefit requestors before making adverse decisions. The new guidance does not represent a significant shift in policy. Rather, it mainly serves to...
Answer In marriage-based green card cases, the petitioner and beneficiary typically are interviewed together. However, if marriage fraud is suspected, the officer has the discretion to interview each spouse separately. (17.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a change in the validity period of the report of medical examination and vaccination record (form I-693). Per the updated policy, an I-693 signed by a Civil Surgeon after 01.Nov.2023 will remain valid only for the...
This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the July 2025 Visa Bulletin. As with recent months, movement remains limited in the employment-based categories. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First...
Yesterday, President Trump signed a proclamation barring the admission of nationals of twelve countries, and partially restricting admission of nationals from seven other countries, as of Monday, 09.Jun.2025. This total travel ban will apply to nationals of the following twelve countries:Afghanistan Chad Equatorial Guinea ...
Answer Yes, an H1B worker can continue working in H1B status throughout this family-based green card process. There is no conflict between the H1B and the I-130 because ‘immigrant intent’ is not an issue for H1B workers. (04.Jun.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Answer The H1B generally stays valid through its expiration date or until the H-4 change of status is approved, whichever comes first. (28.May.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...
