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  1. VISIT USA

    1. Travel

      Discussion : Travel to the USA : Airlines, Customs, Baggage, Security etc.

      6.6k
      posts

    2. Health

      Discussion : Health Related Matters : Insurance, Health Care Providers, Pharmacy etc.

      366
      posts

    3. Visitor Visas

      Discussion : Obtaining Visas for Business or Pleasure : B-1, B-2

      8.7k
      posts

  2. STUDENT

    1. Application & Admission

      Discussion : Application and Admission to Colleges

      1.2k
      posts

    2. Student Visas

      Discussion : Obtaining Visas for Studying in the USA : F-1, J-1 etc.

      13.2k
      posts

    3. J-1 Waivers

      Discussion : Issues surrounding J-1 Waivers

      3.1k
      posts

  3. WORK

    1. H1B : General

      Discussion : H1B Visa and Status

      87.5k
      posts

    2. H1B : Processing Times

      Discussion : Processing Time Issues

      14.8k
      posts

    3. H1B : Credential Evaluations

      Discussion : Credential Evaluation Issues

      1.1k
      posts

    4. H1B : Portability Issues

      Discussion : Portability of H1B

      9.5k
      posts

    5. H1B : Visa Stamp

      Discussion : Visa Stamp Issues

      110.7k
      posts

    6. H1B : I-94 Cards

      Discussion : I-94 Card Issues

      6.3k
      posts

    7. H1B : H-4 Issues

      Discussion : H-4 Issues

      23.2k
      posts

    8. H1B : 7th Year Extension

      Discussion : Seventh Year Extension Issues

      4.5k
      posts

    9. H1B : Start Green Card

      Discussion : When to start the Green Card

      4.4k
      posts

    10. L-1 : General

      Discussion : L-1 Visa and Status

      7.2k
      posts

    11. Other Work Visas

      Discussion : Other Work Visa issues : E-1, H2B, P-1, R etc.

      1.4k
      posts

  4. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS & CONSULAR PROCESSING

    1. AOS & CP : General

      Discussion : Adjustment of Status (AOS) and Consular Processing (CP)

      18.6k
      posts

    2. 140/485 Concurrent Filing

      Discussion : 140/485 Concurrent Filing Issues

      6.5k
      posts

    3. Consular Processing

      Discussion : Consular Processing General Issues

      712
      posts

    4. AC21 Portability

      Discussion : AC21 Portability Issues

      1.2k
      posts

    5. Family Based Interviews

      Discussion : Family Based Interview Issues

      252
      posts

    6. Employment Based Interviews

      Discussion : Employment Based Interview Issues

      245
      posts

    7. RFE

      Discussion : RFEs

      2.1k
      posts

    8. Processing Times

      Discussion : Processing Times

      448
      posts

    9. Travel While AOS Pending - AP

      Discussion : Travel While AOS Pending - AP

      572
      posts

    10. Travel While AOS Pending - H1B Visa

      Discussion : Travel While AOS Pending - H1B Visa

      139
      posts

    11. Birth & Marriage Certificate

      Discussion : Birth & Marriage Certificate Issues

      399
      posts

    12. Police Clearance Certificate

      Discussion : Police Clearance Certificate Issues

      66
      posts

    13. Finger Printing

      Discussion : Finger Printing Issues

      52
      posts

    14. EAD

      Discussion : EAD Issues

      5.6k
      posts

  5. LABOR CERTIFICATION

    1. Labor Certification - General

      Discussion : General Labor Certification Issues

      1.3k
      posts

    2. PERM

      Discussion : PERM Issues

      5.7k
      posts

    3. I-140

      Discussion : I-140 Issues

      9.3k
      posts

    4. 245(i)

      Discussion : 245(i) Issues

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    5. EB2/EB3 - Education & Experience

      Discussion : EB2/EB3 - Education & Experience

      1.2k
      posts

    6. Processing Time Tracker

      Discussion : How Long Each Jurisdiction is Taking

      57
      posts

    7. RFE & Audits

      Discussion : RFE & Audits

      231
      posts

  6. GREEN CARD

    1. Family & Employment-Based Green Card : General

      Discussion : Ways to obtain a green card through family and employment

      9.7k
      posts

    2. Other Avenues to Green Card

      Discussion : Ways to obtain a green card without relying on family or employment, including: investors, diversity lottery, religious workers.

      329
      posts

    3. NIW and Extraordinary Ability

      Discussion : National Interest Wavier (NIW) and Extraordinary Ability (EA)

      510
      posts

    4. EB5

      Discussion : Immigrant Investor Program

      86
      posts

  7. FAMILY

    1. Non-Immigrant Issues

      Discussion : Non-Immigrant Issues and Family Members : F-2, H-4, L-2 etc.

      2.4k
      posts

    2. Immigrant Issues

      Discussion : Immigration Issues and Family Members

      1.2k
      posts

  8. CITIZENSHIP

    1. Eligibility

      Discussion : Eligibility and Requirements for United States Citizenship

      1.5k
      posts

    2. Application Process

      Discussion : Application Process for United States Citizenship

      2k
      posts

  9. NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

    1. Nurses

      Discussion : H1Bs, H1Cs, Schedule A, Green Cards, Visa Screen, CGFNS

      86
      posts

    2. Doctors

      Discussion : J-1 Waivers, USMLE, H1Bs, O Visas, Green Cards

      283
      posts

    3. Additional Allied Health Care Professionals

      Discussion : Physical Therapists; Occupational Therapists; Speech Language Pathologists & Audiologists; Medical Technologists (also known as Clinical Laboratory Scientists); Medical Technicians (also known as Clinical Laboratory Technicians); and Physician Assistants

      44
      posts

  10. SPECIAL TOPICS

    1. Deportation/Removal

      Discussion : Issues concerning Deportation and Removal from the United States

      513
      posts

    2. Legislation

      Discussion : INS Regulations, U.S. Dept of State, U.S. Dept of Labor, and Immigration Laws and Pending immigration reform legislation, including family unity and temporary worker programs.

      456
      posts

    3. Business in the USA

      Discussion : Immigration Issues Involved in Establishing and Operating a Business

      469
      posts

    4. Criminal Issues

      Discussion : Criminal matters that may affect eligibility

      3.9k
      posts

    5. Social Security Card and Drivers License : General

      Discussion : Questions surrounding the Social Security Number (SSN) and card as well as the driver's license.

      363
      posts

  11. CLOSED HOT TOPICS : AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ONLY - NO NEW POSTING

    1. Topic of the Week

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  12. ABOUT . . .

    1. About the Murthy Law Firm

      FAQs on the Murthy Law Firm - where we are located, who we are, and how to hire us for your immigration matter.

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    2. About MurthyForum

      The MurthyForum is a FREE bulletin board offered to the immigrant community and others seeking clarity on U.S. immigration laws.

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    3. About MurthyChat

      Real-time, online question-and-answer sessions with Attorney Sheela Murthy.

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    4. About MurthyBulletin

      Weekly eNewsletter, delivered to tens of thousands of subscribers who need to know what is happening in U.S. immigration.

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      FAQs about MurthyDotCom and how best to use it

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