[See NewsFlash! Use “Dates for Filing Chart” for Oct 2021 Visa Bulletin, posted later on 13.Sep.2021.]This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the October 2021 Visa Bulletin, which is the first visa bulletin for fiscal year 2022. This month's visa bulletin also includes...
Answer Ordinarily, being sponsored by a family member for a green card would not impact an employer's ability to sponsor you. (09.Sep.2021)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...
The Murthy Law Firm is pleased to report on a recent, hard-fought win at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, reversing the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denial of a form I-140 petition for our client. This ruling undoubtedly will be...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released an updated application to register for permanent residence or adjust status (form I-485), which now provides the applicant with the option to also apply for a new or replacement Social Security card. Previously, this required a...
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently held its monthly YouTube program with Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division. During the program, Mr. Oppenheim provided updated predictions for fiscal year 2022 (FY22), which begins on October 1, 2021. Predictions for Start of...
Answer There is no family-based category that enables a U.S. citizen to sponsor a cousin for a green card. (26.Aug.2021)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 © 2021,...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised its policy related to the definition of a parental relationship. The USCIS will now recognize a parent-child relationship for children born abroad using assisted reproductive technology (ART), as long as the child's parents were married at...
On August 24, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that, starting October 1, 2021, green card applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The complete vaccination history is documented by a designated civil surgeon on form I-693, which...
The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Biden's nominee, Ur Mendoza Jaddou, to serve as the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Director Jaddou, whose mother is from Mexico and father is from Iraq, is the first woman to be confirmed by the...
Answer Generally speaking, once the I-485 has been approved, it is no longer possible to port to a same / similar position pursuant to AC21. As discussed in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, Changing Employers After Receiving Employment-Based Green Card (09.Aug.2021), there may be risks associated with leaving...
