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Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation): New Edition is available

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April 1, 2019

Regular readers may be aware that Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation) should be submitted by certain immigrants to obtain necessary documents to be permitted to board a flight to the United States without the carrier being penalised For example, a child born to a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) mother during her temporary visit abroad is…

Update on Procedure to Apply for Boarding Foil at USCIS office in New Delhi, India if Green Card (Form I-551) is Lost / Stolen or Damaged While Traveling Abroad

March 4, 2019

Our regular readers are aware that eligible Legal Permanent Residents can apply for a Boarding Foil – formerly known as Transportation Letter, if his/her Green Card (Permanent Resident card I-551) is lost, stolen or damaged while on a temporary visit abroad. The US Embassy’s website in India indicates that their office accepts walk-ins from Monday…

Impact of August 9, 2018 USCIS Policy Memorandum on Accrual of Unlawful Presence for F/M/J Nonimmigrants

March 4, 2019

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Policy Memorandum on the ‘Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants’ dated August 9, 2018, has brought a major shift on the subject of when F, J and M nonimmigrants begin accruing unlawful presence. Prior to this Policy Memorandum, such nonimmigrants started accruing unlawful presence only in…

Indian Immigration- Change in regulations for e-Visa

March 4, 2019

This Article is published for the benefit of foreign nationals applying for an e-Visa to travel to India. The e-Visa enables prospective visitors to pay the visa fee online and apply for an Indian Visa from his/her home country online without visiting the Indian Mission. Once approved, the applicant receives an email authorizing him/her to…

Indian Immigration – Photograph mismatch or Clarity Issues for Some New OCI Cards

February 5, 2019

Our regular readers are aware of the process involved in obtaining status as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Among other benefits, OCI card permits the holders to stay in India for extended periods of time, without having to register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) having jurisdiction over the place of residence. Some applicants…

Dependent Visas Under Higher Scrutiny at U.S. Consular Posts In India

February 5, 2019

In September 2018, we published an article discussing issues faced by couples (visa applicants) who had registered the marriage under The Hindu Marriages Act (HMA), without completing the necessary rituals as prescribed under this Act. This can be found here. Over the past few weeks, we have noticed that there is an increase in the…

Eligibility and Procedure to Request Expedited / Emergency Appointment at a U.S. Embassy / Consulate in India

January 22, 2019

The average wait times for most categories of non-immigrant visa appointments in India ranges between 3 and 5 weeks. If an applicant needs to travel urgently, and if s/he falls under one of the following categories, the applicant may make a request for expedited appointment. The U.S. Embassy / Consulate, at its discretion may approve…

Consular Exchange Rate Scheduled to be Revised on January 8, 2019

January 8, 2019

Please note that the present consular exchange rate of INR 76 to a US$ is set to change on January 8, 2019. This revision will affect all fees payable at any Consular post in India. If one plans to pay the visa application fee on or after Jan 8, 2019, s/he should check the prevailing…

Re-entry into the U.S. on F-1 visa post expiry of five months outside the U.S.

December 6, 2018

At Murthy Immigration Services, we often receive inquiries from F-1 Students, who have stayed more than five months in India and seeking to return to the U.S. to complete the course. In accordance with prevailing U.S. immigration laws, a student’s record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is terminated if the Student…

U.S. Visa Application Center in Hyderabad to Remain Closed on Friday, December 7, 2018

December 6, 2018

A recent update on www.ustraveldocs.com/in; the official U.S. Visa Information Service for India indicated that the U.S. Visa Application Center in Hyderabad will remain closed on December 7, 2018 on account of the State-Wide elections in Telangana State. All appointments due on December 7, 2018 have been automatically rescheduled to Sunday, December 9, 2018 at…