Answer Typically, applying for an F-1 visa “stamp” would not impact the validity of an existing B-1/B-2 visa. (30.Apr.2025)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 © 2025, MURTHY...
Answer U.S. consulates typically allow third country nationals to apply for nonimmigrant visas. (30.Apr.2025)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 © 2025, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
Answer If your visa renewal request is denied, this would not directly impact your existing H1B visa “stamp.” However, the consular officer has the ability to revoke the existing visa stamp, if they so wish. (22.Apr.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the...
In light of recent immigration policies and heightened scrutiny at U.S. ports of entry, many noncitizens are feeling anxious about returning to the U.S. It is important to approach reentry with preparation and caution. While every situation is unique, there are several best practices that...
Answer No, there generally is no limit to the amount of time a U.S. citizen can remain outside the country. (26.Mar.2025)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 ©...
Answer This is known as a “prudential revocation” of a visa. The U.S. Department of State routinely does this in situations where a foreign national with a valid visa is found to have been arrested for a DUI. A prudential revocation only impacts the visa “stamp,”...
Answer Yes. While a reentry permit allows you to return to the U.S. after a year or more abroad, and an N-470 preserves your residence for naturalization purposes, the USCIS can still determine that you have abandoned your green card if your overall circumstances do not...
On 26.Feb.2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) issued updated guidance in the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) removing the policy that a consular officer’s recommendation for approval of a foreign national’s nonimmigrant visa (NIV) waiver request be consistent with a prior adjudication of the individual’s...
The Trump administration is planning to impose a travel ban for foreign nationals from Pakistan and Afghanistan, according to an unconfirmed report by Reuters. According to Reuters, the ban could be implemented as soon as next week. Moreover, it is possible that, in addition to...
Answer This generally would be possible only if the current H1B petition has not yet expired. Otherwise, she typically would have to wait for the H1B extension to be approved before she could apply for an H-4 visa “stamp.” (05.Mar.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
