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14 Aug 2023

Department of State Updates Guidance on Material Misrepresentation Findings

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated the guidance for how consular officers should determine whether a misrepresentation made by a foreign national is to be considered "material." Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, if a foreign national makes a misrepresentation regarding...

10:18 / Consulates / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker
10 Aug 2023

MurthyAudio: Impact of Criminal Issues

The impact of criminal issues like DUI and shoplifting on nonimmigrant status and Lawful Permanent Residence (i.e. green card) are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the podcast that aired 02.Aug.2023.The MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts...

07:12 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / MurthyAudio / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker
20 Jul 2023

My application for optional practical training (OPT) was recently denied, and I wish to file a motion to reopen and/or reconsider the denial. As a backup option, in case the motion is not successful, can I also transfer to another program of study?

Answer Ordinarily, if you transfer your F-1 SEVIS record to another program of study, you will no longer be eligible for OPT based on your previous degree. Therefore, even if the denial decision was issued in error, the USCIS would normally not be able to reopen...

06:50 / FAQs / For Individuals / Student
08 Jun 2023

I applied for OPT and received a notice indicating that the I-765 application had been approved. However, I still have not received my EAD. Can I start working now?

Answer Generally speaking, one must have the approved EAD prior to commencing OPT employment.  (08.Jun.2023)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 © 2023, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights...

07:46 / F-1 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Student
01 Jun 2023

I am on F-1 and my husband is on H1B. I am applying for a change of status to H-4. Do I have to continue my F-1 studies until the change of status is approved?

Answer Typically, there is no requirement for the F-1 student to remain in school once an application to change status to H-4 is properly filed.  (01.Jun.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....

16:59 / F-1 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Student