Answer No, there generally is no requirement that the beneficiary be in the U.S. at the time the I-140 is filed. (03.Jun.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 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a request for public input in April 2021, regarding "…how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can reduce administrative and other barriers and burdens within its regulations and policies, including those that prevent foreign citizens from easily...
Answer Ordinarily, there is no set time limit for filing an I-485 application after one's priority date has become current. (27.May.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 ©...
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the June 2021 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to the dates in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has not indicated yet whether stakeholders...
With the ongoing pandemic, there have been severe backlogs in immigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide. The operation capacity at each post varies based on local conditions and safety precautions. The overwhelming majority of posts still have limited capacity to process immigrant...
Answer Ordinarily, an I-485 application cannot be filed unless the applicant is physically in the United States at the time of filing. (13.May.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...
Answer There is no requirement under immigration law that normally would force a former (or current) employer to provide you with an employer verification letter. However, there may be other options to evidence your previous work experience, such as affidavits from former co-workers. (13.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and...
Answer This seems very unlikely. There was a lawsuit filed that was asking a court to reverse the regulatory change that increased the investment requirement. However, there is little reason to believe this lawsuit will be successful. (13.May.2021)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that...
Updates on immigration policy and procedures in the first few months of the new Biden Administration, including H1B and green card processing, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recorded 05.May.2021.The MP3 is available here, and is listed in the archive of...
Answer It is true that the family-based category is severely backlogged. But, if your brother is married, your mother would have to wait until she is a citizen to sponsor him. Even if he does not marry, the general recommendation would be to sponsor the sibling...
