08
Oct
2012
USCIS on Immigration Benefits After Death of Qualifying Relative
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08
Oct
2012
Same-Sex Partners Recognized as Family Relationship
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued correspondence stating that the relationship between long-term, same-sex partners will be recognized as a family relationship in a specific, limited context. The letter from Janet Napolitano, DHS Secretary, addressed the term family relationship as a factor...
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Family Based / For Families / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Visitor
01
Oct
2012
DOS Policy on Visa Applicants with Drunk-Driving Records
As we approach the season when many individuals and families travel abroad, our readers are reminded of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) policy regarding visa applicants with histories that include drunk driving or other offenses involving alcohol. The DOS guidance clarifies how consular officers...
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For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Worker
24
Sep
2012
Strategy to Deal with EB Retrogression: I-130 Family Petition
The severely retrogressed cutoff date in the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin for October 2012 has created many difficult situations. There are numerous individuals who were able to obtain permanent residence during the brief period in fiscal year 2012 (FY12) when cutoff dates...
10
Sep
2012
USCIS on Assistance for Those Affected by Hurricane Isaac
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently posted information helpful to foreign nationals facing immigration-related difficulties as a result of Hurricane Isaac. Natural disasters inevitably create disruptions that may make it impossible to meet all immigration requirements and deadlines. The USCIS generally makes reasonable...
04
Sep
2012
USCIS Approves Full Quota of U Visa Applications
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on August 21, 2012, that for the third straight year it has approved 10,000 U visa petitions, the maximum quota allowed under the law. This clearly demonstrates the importance of this category, available to victims of certain...
24
Jul
2012
Murthy Success Story: Improper 214(b) Visa Denial Reversed
We at the Murthy Law Firm are pleased to report a successful outcome in an H-4 visa stamping at a U.S. consular post, after the individual in the case had received two prior denials of his H-4 visa applications. The H-4 visa denials were issued under § 214(b) of the Immigration and...
22
Jun
2012
Foreign Nationals Brought to U.S. as Children Given Temporary Relief
President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a major policy change on June 15, 2012, that could have far-reaching implications for some individuals who are present in the United States unlawfully. In short, the U.S. government will no longer seek...
18
Jun
2012
Children’s Visa Applications May Use Drop Box in India
Our Indian affiliate, Murthy Immigration Services, Pvt. Ltd. (MISPL) recently provided an update regarding the procedures for nonimmigrant visa applications for young children applying within India. This article summarizes information provided to readers of the MurthyIndiaBulletin, as it is also important to many MurthyDotCom readers...
25
May
2012
USCIS Initiates Electronic Immigration Benefits System
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced its May 22, 2012 launch of the initial phase of USCIS ELIS (electronic immigration system) for filing requests for certain immigration benefits. This is part of the overhaul of the systems previously used by the USCIS...
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