The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) launched a new online filing process 08.Oct.2024, where an individual can file certain forms online by uploading a completed PDF application rather than completing an online form or physically mailing documents to the USCIS. Although the initial rollout...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance on September 25, 2024, in the USCIS Policy Manual on calculating a dependent child’s age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). As detailed in the MurthyDotCom InfoArticle, Child Status Protection Act Basics, parts one...
Answer Medicals signed by a Civil Surgeon after 01.Nov.2023 are considered valid indefinitely. (01.Oct.2024)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 © 2024, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved...
The Biden Administration’s new parole-in-place program is the topic of this Q/A session recorded for you by Murthy Law Firm attorneys. The MP3 is available here and can be found in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes. ...
Answer You should consult with a knowledgeable immigration attorney about possible immigration consequences of your criminal record. Although you may have no conviction under the state law as a result of your successful probation, you still are likely to have a conviction for the purposes of...
Answer Unfortunately, there is presently a backlog in the family-based category for green card holders sponsoring a spouse for a green card. Until the priority date is current, no I-485 can be filed. It also is not typically possible to apply for an EAD based on...
The majority of immigration cases are adjudicated correctly by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other relevant U.S. government agencies. But there are situations in which a government agency makes an adverse decision on a case that is contrary to the law. In...
Answer No. Ordinarily, one's wife in this situation would not need an affidavit of support, because she can be credited with your 40 quarters of employment. (03.Sep.2024)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click...
Most family-based immigrant visa cases require the petitioner to serve also as a financial sponsor for the intending immigrant. To qualify as a sponsor, a petitioner must complete an affidavit of support (form I-864) demonstrating that the sponsor has sufficient means to ensure that the...
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the Biden Administration from continuing to grant parole in place under its Keeping Families Together program. As noted in the MurthyDotCom NewsBrief, USCIS Starts Accepting Applications for Keeping Families Together Program (22.Aug.2024), this program is designed to...
