VOL. XXVI, no. 20; May 2022, week 3
Posted : 20.May.2022
This eNewsletter is a digest of all news, blogs, and events posted on MurthyDotCom in the last week. The information provided should not be construed as legal advice and does not constitute an engagement of the Murthy Law Firm. Full Disclaimer available.
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Your Immigration Matters:
How Murthy Can Help!
FOIA Request Can Help Resolve Some Immigration Cases
What if there are government documents crucial to your immigration case, such as records related to an old I-140 or H1B approval, but you don't have a copy? Are you out of luck? Not always. By filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with federal immigration authorities, it's often possible to get essential information on your immigration history. Want to know what types of documents are available, and when it might help to request them? Check out our article, FOIA Request Can Help Resolve Some Immigration Cases. Need advice on a FOIA matter? An experienced Murthy Law Firm attorney would be glad to assist you!
Immigration Beat: News
1. Form I-134 Affidavit of Support for B-1/B-2 Visitor Visas
Posted May 16, 2022
The Murthy Law Firm routinely receives inquiries from people who are in the United States and who wish to “sponsor” a friend or family member for a B-1/B-2 visitor visa. The reality is that, ordinarily, one cannot actually be sponsored for a standard B-1/B-2 visa; but, it is possible for a person in the U.S. to provide financial sponsorship through the submission of a signed affidavit of support, using form I-134. For many applicants, however, submitting this form could actually do more harm than good. Read more.
2. MurthyAudio: Litigation Trends
Posted May 16, 2022
Recent immigration litigation trends, including how litigation strategies are changing, are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast from 04.May.2022. The MP3 is available here, and will soon appear in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on iTunes.
3. Overview to Create a Profile for NIV Consular Appointment in India
Posted May 18, 2022
To apply for a U.S. visa, an applicant must first complete the nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application form DS-160. The next step in the visa application process is to schedule a U.S. visa appointment. An overview of the process of creating a profile, paying the requisite visa fee, and scheduling a NIV appointment at a U.S. consulate in India is provided here for the benefit of MurthyDotCom readers. Read more.
On Our Minds & In Our
Community: Blog & Forum
4. Forum Topic of the Week: Preparing for a Current Priority Date
This week, Murthy Law Firm attorneys will answer questions from those with current priority dates, or for those who expect to be current in the near future. Read more.
You Want to Know: FAQs
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.
- Can I file my I-485 from India? Answer
- I was issued a 221(g) by the consulate and asked to submit a few additional documents. What is the processing time for 221(g) cases? Answer
- My L-1 petition was filed for premium processing, and the online case status shows an RFE was issued. As of yet, however, we have not received the RFE. What should I do? Answer
On the Calendar: Events
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Visa Bulletin & Processing Times
Important to those going through the U.S. immigration process are the visa bulletin from the Department of State and processing times at the USCIS service centers.
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Online Services
MurthyDotCom avails itself of the newest technologies to bring information and answers to you in the method of your choice, through our website, this bulletin, our forum, chat, blog, teleconferences and podcasts. Read more.
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Weekly Pick
MurthyWest is available at 206.596.7899, 8:30am to 2:30pm (PT), Monday through Thursday, and between 8:30am and 2:00pm (PT) on Friday. An attorney from the Murthy Law Firm will be in our satellite office in the Seattle, WA suburb of Bellevue select days each month for in-person consultations, by appointment only.
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