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10 Aug 2022

A few months ago, my husband and I were issued green cards based on his approved I-140. While our I-485 applications were pending, we separated. Our divorce is now close to being finalized. Will this put my green card in jeopardy?

Answer Generally speaking, as long as the couple is legally married at the time the green card is issued, getting divorced after the green card is issued would not impact the validity of that green card. (10.Aug.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...

10 Aug 2022

I am a U.S. citizen and wish to sponsor my sister for a green card. Her employer recently filed an I-140 on her behalf. Will my case impact her I-140?

Answer No, filing an I-130 petition on behalf of one's sibling typically would have no impact on that person’s pending or approved I-140. (10.Aug.2022)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...

16:23 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Resident

08 Aug 2022

September 2022 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the September 2022 Visa Bulletin. This is the final visa bulletin for fiscal year 2022, and there is almost no movement in cutoff dates from the previous month. All cutoff dates listed refer to the dates in...

15:26 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident

08 Aug 2022

MurthyAudio: Impact of Criminal Issues

The impact of criminal issues (such as DUI and shoplifting) on nonimmigrant status and lawful permanent residence (i.e. green card) is the topic discussed in this teleconference from 08.Aug.2022.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. Copyright ©...

08:42 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / MurthyAudio / Resident

08 Aug 2022

Travel After Change-of-Status Approval with Future Start Date

In 2004, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed the continued validity of an approved change-of-status petition with a future start date, when a person travels abroad after such approval but reenters the United States before the future start date is reached. This clarification...

07:00 / For Individuals / InfoArticle / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Worker

04 Aug 2022

My I-485 is pending and I was issued an RFE for my updated medicals. Does this mean my green card is about to be approved?

Answer When the USCIS issues an RFE for medicals on a pending I-485 application, that may be an indication that the case is close to being approved. We tend to see this a lot as we approach the end of the fiscal year (i.e., September 30th).That...

07:35 / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident

04 Aug 2022

I am in H1B status and, prior to moving to a new project, my employer filed an H1B amendment for me. Can I travel while that case is pending?

Answer There is guidance indicating that you should be able to travel while an amendment is pending if you have a valid H1B visa in your passport and the receipt notice for the amendment. However, we cannot entirely rule out the possibility that a CBP officer...

07:33 / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / Worker

04 Aug 2022

USCIS Extends Flexibilities Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced two accommodations being made related to the COVID-19 pandemic. First, the USCIS again has extended the response time flexibility, initially announced on March 20, 2020. Second, the USCIS has made permanent the policy that allows all...

07:07 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker

02 Aug 2022

Change in Method of Scheduling 221(g) Appointments in India

The U.S. consulates in India have recently altered the method for a visa applicant to appear for a follow-up appointment following a 221(g) refusal. The new process appears to be an improvement over the prior method, which required the applicant to schedule the follow-up appointment...

06:49 / Consulates / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Visitor / Worker

28 Jul 2022

USCIS Continues Phasing in Premium Processing for Certain I-140 Petitions

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will soon begin the second phase of its efforts to expand the availability of premium processing service for two categories of I-140 petitions that historically have not been eligible for premium processing. Specifically, the USCIS is expanding the...

08:12 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident

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A few months ago, my husband and I were issued green cards based on his approved I-140. While our I-485 applications were pending, we separated. Our divorce is now close to being finalized. Will this put my green card in jeopardy?

I am a U.S. citizen and wish to sponsor my sister for a green card. Her employer recently filed an I-140 on her behalf. Will my case impact her I-140?

September 2022 Visa Bulletin

MurthyAudio: Impact of Criminal Issues

Travel After Change-of-Status Approval with Future Start Date

My I-485 is pending and I was issued an RFE for my updated medicals. Does this mean my green card is about to be approved?

I am in H1B status and, prior to moving to a new project, my employer filed an H1B amendment for me. Can I travel while that case is pending?

USCIS Extends Flexibilities Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Change in Method of Scheduling 221(g) Appointments in India

USCIS Continues Phasing in Premium Processing for Certain I-140 Petitions

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