A non-U.S. citizen may acquire U.S. citizenship by birth in the U.S., or at birth if the child is born abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s), if certain conditions are met or by naturalisation. In this article, we discuss acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth (transmission) for a child born abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s) who…

We at Murthy India are delighted to share this success story that resulted in the reversal of an inadmissibility finding made by a U.S. Consular post in India. We thank our client for allowing us to share this story for the benefit of other applicants in similar circumstances. Information about clients is kept strictly confidential…

Visa applicants in India may require or prefer to converse in their local language during their U.S. visa interview. However, as most U.S. Consulates are yet to resume regular consular operations, there is likely to be low availability of language interview appointments in India.If the applicant is unable to book a visa interview appointment in…

We at Murthy India are delighted to share this success story that resulted in reversal of erroneous inadmissibility findings made by a U.S. Consular post in India. We thank our client for allowing us to share this story to help others. Information about clients is kept strictly confidential and is never shared without their explicit…

Certain immigrant petitions may be terminated if they are inactive for a certain duration. In this article, we explain the circumstances under which this can occur and the precaution an applicant needs to take to prevent this.  Circumstances for immigration petition termination per Section 203(g) As per Section 203(g) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality…

In this article, we discuss non-immigrant visa options for Beneficiaries of U.S. immigrant petitions, including the B1/B2 option.Immigrant visa for the United States could take anything from around 12 months to several years depending on the immigrant visa category. If the beneficiary of an immigrant petition, be it employment-based(Form I-140) or family-based (Form I-130) is…

We had recently reported that eligibility criteria for drop box was expanded. Following this, based on inquiries received, we have complied a list of frequently asked question for the benefit of our readers.  (1) I have a B1 or F1 visa. I now need to apply for a H or L renewal. Will I qualify?…

The Murthy Immigration Services is proud to report that we have recently successfully helped a student with F-1 visa application, after the foreign national’s prior F-1 visa was revoked and he was sent back from the U.S. port of entry. We appreciate the client for allowing us to share his story to help others. Information…

Beneficiaries of employment-based immigrant petition (Form I-140) may adjust their status to that of a legal permanent resident if they are in the U.S. when the priority date becomes current. If the beneficiary has moved back to the home country, and plans to live there in the foreseeable future, and the priority dates are current…

A Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) more commonly referred to as green card holder is primarily expected to live and work or otherwise maintain his/her residence in the United States. There are implications if one stays outside of the U.S. for more than six months and less than one year and even more far reaching consequences…