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13 Mar 2020

NewsFlash! All Visa Appointments at U.S. Consulates in India Canceled

The U.S. Department of State announced today that, effective Monday, March 16, 2020, all nonimmigrant and immigrant visa appointments at U.S. Mission India posts - which includes the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, and all U.S. consulates in India - have been canceled. This measure...

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12 Mar 2020

U.S. Imposes 30-Day Travel Ban on 26 European Countries

On March 11, 2020, President Trump announced a 30-day ban on all travel from the 26 European countries encompassing the Schengen Area, beginning Friday, March 13th. Certain individuals are exempt from the 30-day ban, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and their direct family members....

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04 Mar 2020

My NIW I-140 was approved, but the priority date will probably not be current for a number of years. Can I go back to India, and then return to the U.S. once my priority date is current?

Answer Leaving the U.S. normally would not impact the validity of the I-140. Assuming one is going to be outside the U.S. at the time the priority date becomes current, it should be possible to have the case processed at the local U.S. consulate. (04.Mar.2020)Sheela Murthy...

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20 Feb 2020

I got my green card through my employer 4 1/2 years ago. To apply for citizenship, I understand that I need to be able to show five years of continuous residence in the U.S. However, my friend told me that I actually can file 3 months before reaching the 5-year mark. Is that true?

Answer In most circumstances, a naturalization application may be filed up to 3 months before the continuous residence requirements are met. This, of course, assumes one meets all of the other standard requirements to naturalize. See the MurthyDotCom InfoArticle, Basic Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization (05.Apr.2017) for...

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20 Feb 2020

When I was a child, I had a green card through my parents. My family moved me back to India when I was 7 or 8 years old. I am now in my 20s and want to move back to the U.S. Can I renew my green card now? 

Answer In general, a lawful permanent resident (i.e. 'green card' holder) who leaves the U.S. for more than one year is deemed to have abandoned his/her residency. There are exceptions to this rule, but you would need to consult with an attorney who can review your...

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