DHS to End I-9 Verification Temporary COVID-19 Flexibilities
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that temporary flexibilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic allowing an employer to perform remote document inspection and deferring the...
View ArticleNIW for Physicians Completing J-1 Waiver Service
International medical graduates (IMGs) often overcome the two-year home residence requirement (HRR) through a waiver based on the support of an Interested Government Agency (IGA). These waivers require...
View ArticleAddressing Green Cards Issued In Error by USCIS
An individual seeking lawful permanent resident status in the United States may wait several years for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to issue the lawful permanent resident card...
View ArticleDerivative Citizenship: Children of Naturalized U.S. Citizens
Many MurthyDotCom readers will consider options for naturalizing to U.S. citizenship at some point in their immigration journeys. This often gives rise to questions regarding family members, including...
View ArticleFinancial Issues and Naturalization
During periods of economic decline, many individuals encounter financial hardships. For some these difficulties have led to foreclosure, bankruptcy, and unpaid debts. This, in turn, has generated...
View ArticleJuly 2023 Visa Bulletin
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the July 2023 Visa Bulletin. The most notable change in the latest visa bulletin is further retrogression in the employment-based, third preference...
View ArticleUSCIS Prioritizing Pending B-1/B-2 Applications for Laid Off Workers Who Find...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has provided a possible mechanism for certain laid off nonimmigrant workers who have pending B-1 or B-2 (B-1/B-2) applications to regain work visa...
View ArticleUSCIS Expands Premium Processing to F, M, and J Change of Status Applications
Today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of premium processing service for foreign nationals seeking a change to F, M, or J nonimmigrant status. The...
View ArticleFlorida Requires Employers to Use E-Verify for Employment Eligibility
On May 10, 2023, the State of Florida enacted a new law whereby, starting July 1, 2023, a private employer with 25 or more employees must use the E-Verify system to verify a new employee’s employment...
View ArticleWrit of Mandamus Lawsuits for Unreasonably Delayed Cases
Any individual seeking an immigration benefit may experience long processing times. Although lengthy processing times are not necessarily a cause for concern, there are situations in which an...
View ArticleMurthyAudio: L1A/L1B Overview
An overview of the nonimmigrant L1A/L1B options, as well as tips for filing and responding to requests for evidence (RFEs), are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the June 2023 podcast. The MP3...
View ArticleU.S. Consular Posts in India Transitioning to New Visa Appointment System
On July 15, 2023, the official U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Appointment Service website for India will move to a new system for U.S. visa services. The DOS has asked that a U.S. visa applicant...
View ArticleAfter Denial of PERM: Reconsideration, Appeal, or Re-File?
The PERM labor certification process is lengthy and complex. While many receive good news at the end of the process, some PERM decisions are not favorable. The Murthy Law Firm often receives inquiries...
View ArticleEducationUSA Serves as Global Resource for International Students
Each year, thousands of international students arrive in the United States to pursue higher education opportunities at U.S. universities. Researching higher education options in a foreign country can...
View ArticleInadmissibility and Immigrant / Nonimmigrant Waivers
A foreign national may become subject to inadmissibility for a variety of reasons. Those deemed inadmissible are not eligible for immigrant or nonimmigrant visas, admission to the United States,...
View ArticleAbandonment or Relinquishment of Green Card Status
For a variety of reasons, there are situations in which individuals who hold lawful permanent resident (LPR) status may wish to relinquish their green cards. Personal circumstances change over time and...
View ArticleF-1 OPT Employment Options and Requirements for Students
A student in F-1 status, who is on Optional Practical Training (OPT), may have no more than a total of 90 days of unemployment during the regular one-year post-completion OPT period. A student eligible...
View ArticleUpdated Guidance on I-140 EAD Based on Compelling Circumstances
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated guidance for an employment authorization document (EAD) based on compelling circumstances for a person who has an I-140...
View ArticleAugust 2023 Visa Bulletin
Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the August 2023 Visa Bulletin. Several categories retrogress in the latest visa bulletin, although at least some of the backlogs should start clearing...
View ArticleCongressional Inquiries Can Help with Delays in Immigration Processing
For an individual seeking an immigration benefit, long processing times are often par for the course. Although such lengthy processing times may be expected, there are circumstances when an applicant...
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