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06/13
Enhanced Electronic Security Measure for Visa Waiver Program
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 3 weeks, 4 days ago
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an Interim Final Rule that permits foreign travelers from countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to register via the new Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) at l
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06/13
USCIS Centralizes Initial Naturalization Filings
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 3 weeks, 4 days ago
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a June 5, 2008 press release (PDF 30.7KB), announcing that initial processing for all applications for naturalization (Form N-400) has been centralized at the National Benefits Center (NBC
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06/13
H-4 Motion to Reopen / Reconsider Successful with Detailed Records
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 3 weeks, 4 days ago
The Murthy Law Firm recently obtained approval of an H-4 extension of status (EOS) application after the USCIS issued a denial to the prior attorney. The application was denied due to the alleged abandonment by the applicant and because the prior att
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06/13
July 2008 Visa Bulletin: EB3 Unavailable
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 3 weeks, 4 days ago
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued the July 2008 Visa Bulletin. The significant news in the employment-based categories is that EB3 is completely unavailable for all countries of chargeability. The limit has been met for the year and, thus
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06/06
Enforcement of SSA No-Match Letters - Not an Employer Violation
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month ago
A decision of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently found no violation of U.S. labor laws where an employer suddenly began enforcing no-match letters issued by the Social Security Administration (SS
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06/06
USCIS Additional FAQs on F-1 OPT Cap Gap for Qualified Students
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month ago
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new set of Questions and Answers (Q/As) (PDF 81.4KB) on May 23, 2008, further explaining the new rule regarding extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) for qualified students. M
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06/06
TSC Corrects I-140 Processing Time
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month ago
The Texas Service Center (TSC) of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) advised at the end of May 2008 that its processing times report for May 15, 2008 listed incorrect I-140 processing times. The report indicated that TSC was proces
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06/06
DOL Pilot Program to Review Erroneous PERM Denials
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month ago
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently initiated a pilot program to review its denial of PERM labor certifications. This program was the result of efforts on the part of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), which advocated f
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05/30
eVerify Analysis - May 21, 2008 Update
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month, 1 week ago
The USCIS provided an overview of the status of eVerify and responded to questions from members of the District of Columbia Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) on May 21, 2008. The discussion provided details on the propose
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05/30
AAO Upholds Denial of Extraordinary Ability Case
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month, 1 week ago
The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) released a decision upholding the denial of an EB1 (extraordinary ability) petition in which the employer failed to demonstrate that the sponsored foreign national had extraordinary ability in a particular fiel
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05/30
New EAD Application Form Effective May 27, 2008
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month, 1 week ago
Form I-765, which is used to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), has changed and the new form must be used as of May 27, 2008. This follows a change in the same form I-765 on April 8, 2008. Since many MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin
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05/23
Misprinted I-94 Cards Issued by CBP
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Misprinted I-94 cards, used by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in early 2008, are causing problems with Social Security number issuance. According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), CBP received approximately one million I-94
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05/23
USCIS Revises Guidance on CSPA : More Protection for Children Aging Out
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued Revised Guidance for the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) (PDF 106KB). This significantly expands the scope and class of individuals potentially eligible to benefit under the CSP
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05/23
BALCA Upholds Denial of Incomplete PERM Application
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month, 2 weeks ago
In the case of Matter of 5th Avenue Landscaping, Inc., the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) upheld the Certifying Officer's (CO's) denial of a PERM labor certification application in which the employer failed to include se
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05/17
USCIS Responds to Liaison Questions Regarding H1B, I-551 and N-400
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) responded to questions regarding green card renewals, expediting N-400 applications, and I-551 (temporary evidence of permanent resident status) stamps during the April 2008 National Stakeholder M
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05/17
DHS Proposed Rule to Extend TN Status to Three Years
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on May 9, 2008, entitled, Period of Admission and Stay for Canadian and Mexican Citizens Engaged in Professional Business Activities - TN Nonimmig
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05/17
Proposal to End Concurrent I-140/I-485 Filings
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has expressed its intention to end the practice of allowing concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485 when the priority dates are current for employment-based applications. The only available infor
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05/17
June 2008 Visa Bulletin : Summary
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued the June 2008 Visa Bulletin. The Visa Bulletin remained unchanged in the employment-based categories from the prior month, with the exception of three months of forward movement for India and China in the
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05/09
Good News on Mandamus Lawsuits for Delayed Naturalization Applicants
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 2 months ago
In response to ongoing delays by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on N-400 Citizenship / Naturalization cases, a class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of all permanent residents residing in the area served by the USCI
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05/09
House Hearing on Unused Immigrant Visas and USCIS Backlogs
non member blog: MurthyDotCom RSS created 2 months ago
The Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee held an April 30, 2008 hearing on wasted or unused immigrant visa numbers and growing USCIS backlo
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