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Providing excellent service in the area of U.S. immigration law to clients worldwide since 1994.
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New Executive Order on Information Sharing and the Visa Waiver Program
#USImmigration #VisaWaiver #VisaWaiverProgram #TravelToUSA

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February 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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DOS Confirms China is Not Part of Immigrant Visa Processing Pause

#USImmigration #visaprocessing #immigrantvisa #murthylawfirm

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February 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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Attorney Anna Stepanova and Murthy Podcast in Times of India for her insights on the H1B $100,000 visa fee, as discussed on the MurthyAudio podcast. #USImmigration #H1B #H1BVisa #USWorkVisa #TimesOfIndia #murthylawfirm

Read it here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/h-1...
H-1B visa fee is here to stay: Immigration attorney says employees should hire through L-1 visa to bypass $100K - The Times of India
US News: The H-1B cap pre-registration opens March 4 and will continue till March 19, the USCIS has already announced. This is the first time that the employer.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Major Change to BIA Appeals

DOJ issued interim final rule changing BIA appeal procedures. The point? To streamline appeals & reduce BIA backlog. Will it work? TBD. #USImmigration #immigrationappeals

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Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals
This interim final rule ("IFR") amends Department of Justice ("Department" or "DOJ") regulations to streamline administrative appellate review by the Board of Immigration Appeals ("Board" or "BIA") of...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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MurthyAudio: Stay Ahead of the H1B Cap: Preparing for 2026 and Beyond

#USImmigration #ForeignWorkers #murthylawfirm

Listen here: bit.ly/mdc4qmyLyO
February 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Considerations Before Changing Jobs While I-485 Application is Pending

#USImmigration #I485 #pendingi485 #i485pending #ForeignWorkers #murthylawfirm

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February 5, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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H1B FY27 Registration Starts March 4th!

USCIS announced the FY27 H1B cap registration: 04-19.Mar.2026. Start your case with us ASAP to secure filing support. #USImmigration #H1B #H1BVisa #h1bcap #USWorkVisa #murthylawfirm

More in our 30.Jan.2026 NewsFlash: bit.ly/mdc4ricm6x
January 31, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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NewsFlash! USCIS Releases Details on FY27 H1B Cap and Electronic Registration System

Today, USCIS announced the H1B registration for FY27 runs noon ET 04.Mar to noon ET 19.Mar.2026. #USImmigration #H1B #h1bcap #murthylawfirm

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January 30, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Federal Court Orders USCIS to Approve EB-1A After Rejecting “Final Merits” Denial

#USImmigration #EB1A #EB1AgreenCard #murthylawfirm

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January 28, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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E-3 Instead of H1B?

Trying to avoid the H1B? Want to work in the U.S.? If you’re an Australian citizen, you should learn about the E-3 visa. Essentially, it’s just like an H1B, but for Australians only. #USImmigration #WorkVisaUSA #E3VISA #murthylawfirm

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January 28, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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USCIS Weather Delays

Check USCIS website to see if your Application Support Center (for biometrics) or USCIS field office (for interview) has closed for inclement weather. #USImmigration #biometricsappointment #ImmigrationInterview
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USCIS Office Closings
This page contains a list of offices that are closed or have temporarily changed hours. Please check this page on the day of your appointment for any office closures or other important information.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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IT Consulting Fee Arrangement and H1B Compliance

#USImmigration #usimmigrationlaw #ForeignWorkers #H1BVisa #H1BEmployer #murthylawfirm

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January 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Whistleblower Reveals ICE Memo Authorizing Home Entries Without Judicial Warrants

#USImmigration #foreignworkers #foreignstudents

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January 22, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Murthy Success: A Simple Solution in a Complex Immigration Journey
#USImmigration #FamilyBasedImmigration #murthylawfirm
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January 19, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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USCIS Interim Final Rule on R-1s Filed for Public Inspection

A USCIS interim final rule on R-1 religious workers has been filed for public inspection in the Federal Register.
#USImmigration #religiousworkers
Preview the rule: public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-00830.pdf
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January 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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DOS Pausing Visa Processing for Citizens of 75 Countries

#USImmigration #usvisafreeze #visaprocessing #VisaProcess #murthylawfirm

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January 14, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Reported Visa Processing Freeze

DOS has reportedly ordered visa processing to freeze in 75 countries as of 21.Jan.2026 while the consulates revise vetting processes. India does not appear to be on the list. Detailed article to come. #USImmigration #visafreeze #visaprocessing #VisaProcess
January 14, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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February 2026 Visa Bulletin

#USImmigration #eb5visa #EB5 #VisaBulletin #murthylawfirm

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January 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Imposter Social Media Accounts

With the widespread use of AI, bots, and copied assets, bad actors can now create fake profiles, pages, and advertisements that closely mimic real organizations. #genuinesocials #TrustedAccounts #murthylawfirm

Read more: www.sheelamurthy.com/2026/01/10/i...
January 12, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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USCIS Premium Processing Fees to Increase, Effective 01.Mar.2026

12.Jan.2026, DHS is scheduled to publish a final rule in the Federal Register increasing premium processing fees to go into effect 01.Mar.2026. #USImmigration #PremiumProcessing #immigrationfees #murthylawfirm

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January 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Less may be More in Filing I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions

#USImmigration #i751petition #FamilyImmigration #murthylawfirm

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January 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Recent Changes and Requirements for Visa Waiver Program Travelers

#USImmigration #TravelDocuments #traveldocs #VWPTravel #murthylawfirm

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January 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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MurthyAudio: H1B Registration Process (Including Weighted Selection)

Tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and latest trends from the USCIS. #USImmigration #H1BVisa #h1blottery #WeightedSelection #murthylawfirm

Listen here: www.murthy.com/podcast/2026...
December 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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USCIS Updates Photograph Reuse Policy for Immigration Benefits

#USImmigration #murthylawfirm

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December 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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DHS Finalizes Weighted Selection Rule for H1B Cap Registrations

#usimmigration #H1BVisa #H1bsponsorship #h1bcap #murthylawfirm

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December 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM