Updated Form I-485 Allows Applicants to Request Social Security Card
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released an updated application to register for permanent residence or adjust status (form I-485), which now provides the applicant with the...
View ArticleLast Name First – No Joking Matter!
When dealing with the government, the result of using unofficial adaptations of one’s name for official documents can cause big problems in the immigration process. Surprisingly, immigration laws and...
View ArticleMurthy Victory in D.C. Federal Court Results in Reversal of I-140 Denial
The Murthy Law Firm is pleased to report on a recent, hard-fought win at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, reversing the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denial of...
View ArticleMurthyAudio: Site Visits by ICE/FDNS
The latest trends and practical tips for when government agencies contact companies regarding compliance with H1B/L-1 petitions are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this 01.Sep.2021 podcast....
View ArticleOctober 2021 Visa Bulletin
[See NewsFlash! Use “Dates for Filing Chart” for Oct 2021 Visa Bulletin, posted later on 13.Sep.2021.] This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the October 2021 Visa Bulletin, which is...
View ArticleNewsFlash! Use “Dates for Filing Chart” for Oct 2021 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its adjustment-of-status filing charts webpage today, indicating that the more favorable dates for filing chart (i.e., Chart B) is to be...
View ArticleFederal Court Nixes Rule That Would Have Significantly Altered H1B Lottery...
A federal district court has set aside a final rule that would have replaced the H1B lottery registration system with one that prioritizes cases filed based on wage level. The rule had been finalized...
View ArticlePreliminary Settlement Agreement on H1B Denials of Market Research Analysts
A U.S. federal district court has preliminarily approved a settlement agreement related to H1B petitions filed for market research analyst positions. The lawsuit stems from the U.S. Citizenship and...
View ArticleNewsFlash! Travel Ban to be Lifted in November for Vaccinated Travelers
In November, the Biden Administration will lift the COVID-related travel bans for foreign nationals who are fully vaccinated. No set date has been provided, but a spokesperson for the White House...
View ArticleOctober 2021 Visa Bulletin Check-In
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently held its monthly YouTube program with Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division. The October 2021 Visa Bulletin included...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for I-693 Medicals
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that, effective October 1, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination will be added to the list of required vaccinations for foreign...
View ArticleBiden Administration Proposes DACA Regulation
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking intended to preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA was initially...
View ArticleNewsFlash! Congress Passes Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Today, Congress passed a stop-gap measures to keep the federal government funded through December 2, 2021. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law this evening. Copyright © 2021, MURTHY...
View ArticleTN Status: Employment Option for Canadian and Mexican Citizens
Under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), qualifying Canadian and Mexican nationals can work in the United States in a wide range of positions under the USMCA professionals (TN) classification....
View ArticleUSCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has expanded its credit card payment pilot program to the Texas Service Center (TSC). Under this expanded program, if a petitioner files an...
View ArticleDHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program for Screening Problems
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a centralized traveler redress program intended to help individuals who have had problems during the travel screening process. The program, known as...
View ArticleUSCIS Published FAQs on Bona Fide Determination Process for Pending U Visa...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided answers to a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on its newly implemented bona fide determination process for pending U...
View ArticleMurthyAudio: Impact of October 2021 Visa Bulletin Movement
The October 2021 Visa Bulletin, future predictions for the Visa Bulletin, and documentation required to file an I-485 application are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast....
View ArticleNovember 2021 Visa Bulletin
This morning, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2021 Visa Bulletin. This month’s visa bulletin includes some bad, but not unexpected, news regarding retrogression in the...
View ArticleNewsFlash! Travel Ban to be Lifted on November 8th for Vaccinated Travelers
The White House announced this morning that the COVID-19 related travel bans will be lifted on November 8, 2021. Once the ban is lifted, it will be replaced by a broad policy requiring both essential...
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