The October 2022 Visa Bulletin, future predictions for the Visa Bulletin, and documentation required to file an I-485 application are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast.Employers and their representatives are invited to participate in the teleconference scheduled for October 05,...
Answer Ordinarily, a person may remain in the United States in a period of authorized stay based on a pending I-485 application. So, generally speaking, there is no requirement for the individual to maintain valid status while waiting for the green card to be issued.That being...
"Can I file a green card for myself?" The Murthy Law Firm regularly receives inquiries like this from foreign nationals wondering whether it is possible to self-sponsor to become a lawful permanent resident (“green card” holder). While most of the employment-based categories require a U.S....
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule in the Federal Register, which reaffirms long-standing guidance applicable for determinations of whether an individual is likely to become a public charge. A foreign national who is considered likely to become a public...
Answer The USCIS generally cannot approve an I-485 if the priority date of the underlying I-140 is no longer current. Therefore, if your wife's case is not approved before October 1st, it likely will remain pending until the date becomes current again (or some other action...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced yesterday evening that, effective immediately, it has initiated the third phase of expanding 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...
The impact of timing issues when filing H1B and other nonimmigrant extensions and when the PERM process (i.e. green card) should be started are topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference from 07.Sep.2022.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of...
The October 2022 Visa Bulletin provided unwelcome news to many in the form of significant retrogression in several employment-based categories. Whenever there is retrogression – that is, a cutoff date that moves backwards in the monthly visa bulletin – it inevitably raises questions and concerns...
This evening, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the October 2022 Visa Bulletin. This is the first visa bulletin for fiscal year 2023. All cutoff dates listed refer to the dates in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based,...
A formal declaration from a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) official in relation to a pending lawsuit has revealed some updated information and short-term predictions regarding the monthly visa bulletin. The declaration was signed on September 6, 2022 by Mr. Andrew Parker, who is...
