Answer Ordinarily, if a person in H-4 status gives birth to a child in the U.S., that child automatically becomes a U.S. citizen. Applying for an Indian passport for her would not impact her status as a U.S. citizen. In order to return to the U.S.,...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would reaffirm long-standing guidance applicable for determinations of whether an individual will become a public charge. In its announcement, the DHS calls the rule "fair and humane," in contrast to...
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has completed its review of a final rule that would make premium processing available to additional categories of immigration benefits. The text of the rule has not yet been released, but, if implemented, the rule may make premium...
The U.S. Department of State has posted the following updated instructions regarding consular services currently available for Ukrainians: The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is not currently offering visa services. Beginning immediately, Ukrainian immigrant visas (IVs) other than adoption cases will be processed at Consulate General Frankfurt,...
Ur M. Jaddou, the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), recently announced the agency's new mission statement. The Trump Administration had previously changed the USCIS mission statement to shift the agency's attention toward enforcement, rather than providing immigration services. This mission statement...
Answer No. Ordinarily a green card holder cannot sponsor a parent for a family-based green card. (24.Feb.2022)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 © 2022, MURTHY LAW FIRM....
Answer Ordinarily, there is no need for the principal spouse to have a valid H1B visa "stamp" in order for a consulate to issue an H-4 visa to the dependent spouse or child. (17.Feb.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...
Answer Yes, we have run across this same issue. This appears to be an oversight by the USCIS, and we have not yet received formal guidance on where such I-765 applications should be filed. You could try filing based on the service center where the H1B...
Answer We are still awaiting formal guidance on this issue. However, at least some (and possibly all) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offices are granting L-2s status that designates the person as a work authorized spouse. Hopefully, a formal announcement of the process will be...
This is the second in our two-part NewsBrief on extended travel by U.S. permanent residents ("green card" holders). Here we provide additional information regarding when such travel is acceptable and when it can be regarded as an abandonment of U.S. permanent resident status. Also addressed...
