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?…