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31 Jan 2017

MurthyChat Transcript from Jan 30, 2017: The President’s Executive Order

Are Indian immigrants being stopped and verified at domestic airports in USA? Can we travel around the USA? Answer Domestic travel would not involve inspection at a CBP border checkpoint, so should not be an issue.---I am a GC holder and currently on vacation in India. Does...

27 Jan 2017

I initially entered the U.S. in B-2 status as a visitor. I recently filed an application to change status (form I-539) to F-1 student for a program of study starting next month. …

... My B-2 expires in a few days. I know I should not start my program of study until the USCIS approves my request for change of status to F-1. If the USCIS does not approve my F-1 status by the start of my program...

18:53 / B-2 / F-1 / FAQs / Student / Visitor

20 Dec 2016

Reminder: Hike in USCIS Filing Fees Goes into Effect December 23, 2016

On December 23, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing a substantial filing fee increase for nearly all case types. The raised fees apply to cases received by the USCIS on or after December 23rd. A more detailed overview of the raise...

16:40 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News

19 Dec 2016

Can I stay in the U.S. after my I-94 expires if I have a pending I-539 application to extend my B-2 status?

Answer As long as the I-539 was filed before the I-94 expired, this typically would allow the applicant to remain in the U.S. in a 'period of authorized stay' until the application is approved or denied. (19.Dec.2016)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other...

20:44 / FAQs / Visitor

08 Dec 2016

Beware: Serious Immigration Consequences of Shoplifting

This MurthyDotCom article has been updated. Find the new article here:https://www.murthy.com/2017/11/22/beware-serious-immigration-consequences-of-shoplifting-2/...

07:45 / Uncategorized

10 Oct 2016

DOS to Prohibit Eyeglasses in Visa Photographs

Under a new policy that goes into effect on November 1, 2016, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will no longer accept photographs of visa and passport applicants wearing eyeglasses. The reason for the policy change is to ensure the photographs can be easily scanned...

12:11 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

29 Sep 2016

CIS Ombudsman’s Updates on EAD and H1B Processing Delays

The Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) held a teleconference on August 31, 2016 to discuss processing delays for certain types of cases. More specifically, the teleconference focused on adjudication delays of applications for employment authorization documents (EADs), change-of-status (COS) applications, and H1B petitions...

12:23 / B-2 / Employment Based / F-1 / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker

22 Sep 2016

Immigration Basics: Government Agencies Involved with U.S. Immigration

In order to assist MurthyDotCom readers in their navigation of the complex immigration maze, this brief outline describes the main government entities involved in the immigration process of foreign nationals coming to the United States. The immigration process includes the granting of immigration benefits, as...

08:36 / Citizen / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / InfoArticle / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin / Visitor / Worker

19 Sep 2016

I am a U.S. citizen. Can I sponsor my mother for a green card while she is here on a visitor visa?

Answer A U.S. citizen can sponsor his/her mother (or father), if she is already here on a B-2 visa, and she should be able to receive her "green card" without departing the United States. One's parent should not come on a visitor visa with the intention...

20:28 / Citizen / Family Based / FAQs / For Families / Immigrant Family / Resident / Visitor

13 Sep 2016

ESTA Proposed Social Media Collection

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking to collect social media identifiers from visa waiver program (VWP) travelers. This proposal is part of ongoing security-related changes to the VWP. Individuals who use the VWP, or may wish to do so in the future,...

12:19 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Travel / Visa Waiver / Visitor

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