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Applying for Status as Returning Resident (SB-1) at U.S. Embassy or Consulate in India – Part 1 of 2

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Background Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) of the United States are expected to live in the United States. If an LPR intends to spend more than a year outside of the United States, s/he should first obtain a “Re-entry Permit” before departing. If an LPR stays outside of the United States beyond the validity of  Re-entry…

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Success Story: Attorneys at Murthy Immigration Services Pvt. Ltd. (MISPL) help Client Avoid Potential Ten Year Bar under § 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(II) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

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In our March 2015 edition of MurthyIndiaBulletin we had reported how MISPL helped a client to remove finding of inadmissibility under § 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). We are happy to report that we have been able to help another deserving client avoid a potential ten-year bar! We extend our gratitude to…

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Change in Procedure: Abandonment of Status as Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States (Green Card) in India

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MISPL brings the latest change in process for Lawful permanent residents (LPR) of United States – commonly referred to as Green Card holders, who wish to abandon their permanent residency while abroad. Until recently, a LPR intending to surrender the status could visit the nearest U.S. embassy / consulate and execute the form I-407 either…

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A Nonimmigrant U.S. Visa Does Not Guarantee Entry into the U.S.

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Background In general, any foreign national who seeks entry into the United States temporarily will have to first obtain the appropriate nonimmigrant U.S. Visa. Nationals of certain countries are permitted to enter the United States for short durations, without a U.S. visa. This article is intended for nonimmigrant travelers, requiring a U.S. visa to enter…

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Success Story: MISPL helps to Remove Finding of Inadmissibility under § 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(I) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

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We at Murthy Immigration Services are happy to report the successful outcome in removing a finding of three year inadmissibility and obtaining a H1-B visa, without a waiver at U.S. Consulate in India. The consulate had found the applicant inadmissible for a period of three-years under provision of INA § 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(I) – unlawful presence of…

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Procedure to Collect Passport (Visa) From U.S. Embassy / Consulate(s) in India

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Visitors to MurthyIndiaDotCom and other U.S. Visa applicants in India may already be aware that after a successful visa interview, the visa applicant or his/ her representative can collect the passport (Visa) from one of the 33 Stanley/Blue Dart passport collection locations (which includes 11 Visa Application Centers and 22 Blue Dart locations) as chosen by them at…

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Importance of Non-Immigrant Visa Application Form DS160

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Subscribers to MurthyIndiaBulletin and regular visitors to MurthyIndiaDotCom are aware that the non-immigrant visa application form DS160 is to be duly completed and submitted prior to scheduling a visa interview. This form collects critical data about the visa applicant and most of this information along with other factors is used by the visa officers to…

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Murthy India Success Story: Student Visa Approved for Returning Student After INA 214(b) Denial at U.S. Consulate, India

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We at Murthy Immigration Services Private Ltd., are pleased to report a successful approval of student visa (F1) for our client who had been previously refused the visa under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Our client’s situation was unique as she had entered the United States pursuant to H4 status (dependent…

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Insights on “Security Advisory Opinions” – Technology Alert List

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In this article, we outline the process whereby consular staff at U.S. embassies and consulates may require additional security clearance from State Department headquarters in Washington D.C., prior to issuing visas for certain applicants. Consular staff typically request a Security Advisory Opinion (SAO) in cases where an applicant is potentially ineligible under Section 212 (a)…

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Useful Tips for Returning Resident Visa Applications (SB-1)

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Regular readers of our bulletin and visitors to our website are aware of the SB-1 category of visa. Generally, U.S. lawful permanent residents (LPRs) should maintain their residence in the U.S., and if an LPR spends more than 12 months outside the U.S. without obtaining a “Re-entry permit,” s/he loses their LPR status. Under certain…

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