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18 Mar 2026

My H-4 EAD renewal is still pending and my current EAD will expire soon. Because of processing delays, my work authorization may be interrupted, and I will need to stop working. Can I file a writ of mandamus lawsuit to force USCIS to adjudicate my H-4 EAD application?

Answer This may be an option provided that the H-4 EAD renewal has been pending for longer than what a court might consider reasonable. (17.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access...

06:16 / FAQs / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Nonimmigrant Family / USCIS News / Worker
18 Mar 2026

I am from a country subject to the travel ban / visa pause, and my U.S. citizen spouse would like to sponsor me for a green card. Is there an exception to the travel ban for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens?

Answer The initial travel ban established by Presidential Proclamation 10949 for certain high-risk countries included a categorical exception for immediate family members of U.S. citizens. However, the subsequently issued Presidential Proclamation 10998 that halted visa processing for an expanded list of countries removed that categorical exception...

06:11 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Worker
18 Mar 2026

Our company is trying to determine the correct Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code for an employee’s H1B petition. Do the employee’s own degree credentials factor into this analysis?

Answer Typically not, as occupational classifications are determined based on the job duties and other details of the position, independent of the particular employee’s credentials. (17.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....

06:06 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker
03 Mar 2026

My minor child may age out of their eligibility to immigrate as my dependent. Can my child file an EB5 petition as the main applicant?

Answer This is legally possible. However, if the child is under 18, advance planning is required to ensure that any investment agreements or related contracts signed by the child are legally valid and enforceable in the jurisdiction where they are signed. (03.Mar.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior...

08:33 / EB5 Investor / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Investor / Resident
03 Mar 2026

I am in H1B status with a valid visa stamp and plan to travel outside the United States. I have a chronic health condition. Will this affect my ability to return to the U.S.?

Answer In general, a chronic medical condition does not prevent someone from reentering the United States if they have a valid visa. However, recent U.S. Department of State guidance indicates that medical conditions may be considered when an individual applies for a new visa, as explained...

08:21 / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker
24 Feb 2026

My EB2 I-140 is approved. Is it okay if my brother also sponsors me for a green card?

Answer Yes, filing a family-based green card case typically would not impact an existing employment-based case. (24.Feb.2026)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 © 2026, MURTHY LAW FIRM....

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