We at The Law Office of Sheela Murthy, P.C. are pleased to report some positive immigration news that will be of interest to many MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a memo on February 16, 2005, to all Regional...
On February 2, 2005, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) issued a Final Rule in the Federal Register that changes some of the fees the DOS charges for certain processes. The rule is effective as of March 8, 2005.The rule adds the $500 Fraud Prevention...
This overview examines the six-year limitation on a foreign national's stay in the United States in H1B status, and the exceptions to that limit. It also explains H1B portability, the H1B quota or "cap" provisions, and related matters. Duration of Stay in H1B Status The maximum duration...
On December 20, 2001, the U.S. Senate voted in favor of two bills that grant work authorization to spouses of persons with "E" and "L" status. On September 5, 2001, these bills (H.R. 2277 and H.R. 2278) were passed by the U.S. House of Representatives....
The USCIS issued a reminder of the deadline for J-1 international medical graduates (IMGs) to enter the United States if they wish to apply for waivers of the two-year home return requirement under the Conrad 30 program, following completion of their training. This deadline for...
