The U.S. Embassy and consulates in Mexico recently changed the nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application procedures. As of January 10, 2011, applicant service centers (ASCs) will perform some of the visa application processing. Nonimmigrant visa applicants will apply through the ASCs prior to the visa interview...
In Part 1 (14.Jan.2011) of this article, MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers were informed of problems with visa applications and an increase in denials at the U.S. consulates in India. Part 2 discusses some of the legal issues presented by the current wave of 221(g) refusals,...
Many foreign nationals are voicing concerns about potential changes pertaining to the acquisition of U.S. citizenship by children born in the United States. These concerns arise from a January 5, 2011 press conference wherein a group of state legislators, including legislators from Arizona, Georgia, South...
[See also Part 2 of this article.]Historically, the U.S. consulates in India have had a reputation for closely scrutinizing visa applications. The standards at the consulates for H1B visas were quite strict, even prior to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS's) implementation of stricter...
Part 1 (07.Jan.2011) of this New Year reminder to employers focused on the H1B-related issues of labor condition applications (LCAs) and employee terminations. In part 2, H1B salary matters are explained. Salary Changes Many employers typically perform annual salary reviews. If an employee's performance has been good...
Many MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers are interested in obtaining the employment authorization document (EAD). The EAD is issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Holders of this document are endowed with permission to work in the United States. Although many classes of foreign...
With the arrival of the 2011 New Year, as in the past, MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers have been provided with a series of immigration reminders. Following are suggestions for employers regarding some immigration-related documents and issues they should review as the New Year begins. Some...
In order for a foreign national to naturalize to U.S. citizenship, it is necessary to pass a test on U.S. government and history. Most of the information on the test does not change over time. However, several of the possible questions on the test ask...
In the latest defeat of efforts toward positive immigration reform, the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act failed to pass the Senate on December 18, 2010. This marked the last chance to pass immigration benefits measures during the 111th Congress. The DREAM...
MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers were provided with a three-part series of articles reminding them to check expiration dates related to their immigration cases. Readers should also regularly check another important date-related document - the monthly U.S. Department of State (DOS) visa bulletin. While many individuals...
