08
Oct
2012
USCIS on Immigration Benefits After Death of Qualifying Relative
This MurthyDotCom article has been updated. Find it here....
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08
Oct
2012
Same-Sex Partners Recognized as Family Relationship
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued correspondence stating that the relationship between long-term, same-sex partners will be recognized as a family relationship in a specific, limited context. The letter from Janet Napolitano, DHS Secretary, addressed the term family relationship as a factor...
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Family Based / For Families / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Visitor
01
Oct
2012
DOS Policy on Visa Applicants with Drunk-Driving Records
As we approach the season when many individuals and families travel abroad, our readers are reminded of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) policy regarding visa applicants with histories that include drunk driving or other offenses involving alcohol. The DOS guidance clarifies how consular officers...
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For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Worker
24
Sep
2012
Strategy to Deal with EB Retrogression: I-130 Family Petition
The severely retrogressed cutoff date in the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin for October 2012 has created many difficult situations. There are numerous individuals who were able to obtain permanent residence during the brief period in fiscal year 2012 (FY12) when cutoff dates...
04
Sep
2012
USCIS Approves Full Quota of U Visa Applications
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on August 21, 2012, that for the third straight year it has approved 10,000 U visa petitions, the maximum quota allowed under the law. This clearly demonstrates the importance of this category, available to victims of certain...
22
Jun
2012
Foreign Nationals Brought to U.S. as Children Given Temporary Relief
President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a major policy change on June 15, 2012, that could have far-reaching implications for some individuals who are present in the United States unlawfully. In short, the U.S. government will no longer seek...
25
May
2012
USCIS Blogs on AOS Myths Discussed in Online Forums
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) blog, known as the Beacon, recently posted information on what the USCIS characterizes as three myths regarding the adjustment-of-status (AOS or I-485) process. These three myths, and the USCIS clarifications, are discussed here for the benefit of MurthyDotCom...
20
Apr
2012
Changes in Immigrant Waiver Procedures See Progress
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is continuing improvement efforts on the immigrant waiver application process. The USCIS published an April 2, 2012 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register, as a required step toward instituting such changes. Waiver for Unlawful Presence Changes proposed...
26
Mar
2012
Family-Based Immigration Simplified
This MurthyDotCom InfoArticle has been updated, and can now be found at:https://www.murthy.com/2017/06/07/family-based-immigration-simplified-3/...
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19
Mar
2012
Documents to Keep
The Murthy Law Firm is pleased to provide some guidance for foreign nationals about the importance of keeping certain immigration-related documents. This is particularly important for those intending to change and/or extend nonimmigrant status, as well as those filing the application for adjustment of status...
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