Murthy Immigration Podcast

Murthy Law Firm attorneys guide nonimmigrants and others on preparation for entering the U.S. at a port of entry in 2025.

Strategies for filing nonimmigrant status when H-1 and L-1 are not available options are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this April 2025 podcast from our series recommended specifically for employers.

Issues that come up at the U.S. Consulate when obtaining a nonimmigrant visa are discussed by attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm and our affiliate, Murthy Immigration Services, Pvt. Ltd, Chennai, India, in this podcast in our series intended for employers.

Issues with L1A and L1B petitions and best practices for filing these are discuss by Murthy Law Firm attorneys is this podcast.

U.S. employers of foreign workers want to know what to expect from a USCIS FDNS site visit and practical tips if an officer shows up on site, including document compliance to maintain. These are discussed in the Feb 2025 podcast produced specifically for employers.

The STEM OPT training plan and how employers and employees can comply with its requirements are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast.

The immigration strategies for onboarding or off boarding a foreign national employee are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this December 2024 podcast recorded for Employers. Timing issues, nonimmigrant and immigrant cases, and retention of documents are included in the discussion.

The effects of corporate restructuring on immigration petitions are discussed here by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recorded for Employers. Restructuring and its effects on H1B petitions and employment-based green cards (at the labor certification stage, during the I-140 petition, and after the I-140 petition) are discussed.

Late-filed petitions and applications and nunc pro tunc relief are topics discussed for you by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast.

Priority date movement and the Visa Bulletin are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast for Employers. Topics include what to have ready when the priority dates move, how to file a downgraded I-140 petition, how to request to transfer the basis to another category, and other matters that arise when applying for the I-485 Application to Adjust Status.

Are you wondering how to qualify for an E-1 or E-2 visa? That is the topic of this Q/A session recorded for you by Murthy Law Firm attorneys.

The Biden Administration's new Keeping Families Together parole-in-place program is the topic of this Q/A session recorded for you by Murthy Law Firm attorneys.

Common visa stamping issues and strategies involved in consular processing are the topic of this Q/A session recorded for you by Murthy Law Firm attorneys.

What are the potential issues for businesses in the area of U.S. immigration law if Trump is elected in 2024? These are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast that is a continuation of our series for U.S. employers.

Ways for petitioners and applicants to sue the government for incorrect or long delayed decisions are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this 07.Aug.2024 podcast in our series for Employers. Included in the discussion are Writs of Mandamus and lawsuits under the Administrative Procedures Act (APA).

Trending issues in L1A/L1B filings are under discussion among Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this Employer Podcast. Topics addressed include L1A functional managers, work location changes, and proving specialized knowledge.

Self-petition filings as an alternative to labor-certification based I-140 filings is the topic Murthy Law Firm attorneys address in this June 2024 podcast. Examples discussed include National Interest Waivers and EB1 Extraordinary Ability filings.

The importance of timing when filing nonimmigrant extensions (i.e. H1B) and when the Labor Certification (i.e. green card) should be started. Examples discussed include government processing times, company layoffs, and change of employers.

Many foreign nationals eagerly await results of the annual H1B lottery. Because there normally are many more applicants than available visas, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies for filing nonimmigrant visas when H-1 and L-1 are not available options.

Employment options available to F-1 students are the topic Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss in this March 2024 podcast from our series especially for U.S. employers.

Description: This insightful Q&A session offers suggestions to H1B visa holders navigating job loss and the 60-day grace period.

Unravel the complexities of AC21 portability and I-140 adjudication with expert insights from Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this exclusive Q&A session.

Tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and the latest trends from USCIS, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement, are discussed in the February 2024 teleconference.

Compelling success stories related to nonimmigrant status is the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the January 2024 podcast.

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), as it relates to green cards and citizenship, is discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the December 2023 podcast.

The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) and its significance for dependent children obtaining their green cards are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in November 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Visa Bulletin are the topic of discussion among Murthy Law Firm attorneys recorded in October 2023.

Options for those whose employment has unexpectedly ended are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in September. The strategies touched upon include change of employer in H1B status, change of status to B, and filing a compelling circumstances EAD.

The impact of criminal issues like DUI and shoplifting on nonimmigrant status and Lawful Permanent Residence (i.e. green card) are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the podcast that aired 02.Aug.2023.

The impact of multiple H1B cap registrations and legal arguments surrounding this hot topic are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the July 2023 teleconference.

An overview of the nonimmigrant L1A/L1B options, as well as tips for filing and responding to requests for evidence (RFEs), are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the June 2023 podcast.

F-1 status, how students can avoid violating their F-1 status, and employment options available to F-1 students are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the May 2023 podcast.

Many foreign nationals eagerly await results of the annual H1B lottery. Because there normally are many more applicants than available visas, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies for filing nonimmigrant visas when H-1 and L-1 are not available options in this April 2023 podcast.

Recent trends in H1B litigation for both consular and USCIS adjudication are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the March 2023 teleconference.

Tips for the upcoming (FY2024) H1B cap season, and the latest trends from the Biden Administration, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the February 2023 teleconference.

Beginning of the year planning, such as retention of records for H1B petitions (Public Access Files) and Labor Certification cases (Compliance Files) are discussed by Murthy Law Firm Attorneys.

Options for those whose employment has unexpectedly ended are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast from 07.Dec.2022. The strategies discussed include change of employer in H1B status, change of status to B, and filing a compelling circumstances EAD.

The ability to pay for I-140 petitions based on labor certifications and the I-864 Affidavit of Support for family-based green cards is discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this 02.Nov.2022 podcast.

The October 2022 Visa Bulletin, future predictions for the Visa Bulletin, and documentation required to file an I-485 application are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast from 05.Oct.2022.

The impact of timing issues when filing H1B and other nonimmigrant extensions and when the PERM process (i.e. green card) should be started are topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference from 07.Sep.2022.

The impact of criminal issues (such as DUI and shoplifting) on nonimmigrant status and lawful permanent residence (i.e. green card) is the topic discussed in this teleconference from 08.Aug.2022.

J-1 waivers and the two-year home residency requirement for physicians and other occupations are the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference recorded 06.Jul.2022.

An overview of nonimmigrant L1A/L1B options as well as tips for filing and responding to requests for evidence (RFEs) are provided by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference from 01.Jun.2022.

Recent immigration litigation trends, including how litigation strategies are changing, are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast from 04.May.2022.

Typically, there are many hopeful foreign nationals who eagerly await the results of the annual H1B lottery. Because there normally are many more applicants than there are available visas, Murthy Law Firm attorneys discuss strategies for filing nonimmigrant visas when H-1 and L-1 are not available options in this podcast recorded 06.Apr.2022.

The transfer of underlying basis of employment-based I-485 applications (i.e. interfiling) and AC21 portability provisions while the I-485 application is pending are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this teleconference recorded 02.Mar.2022.

Tips for the upcoming H1B cap season and the latest trends from the Biden Administration, including reminders on the H1B registration requirement, are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the February 2022 teleconference.

Current trends in the Biden Administration, including USCIS adjudications, visa issuance at the consulates, and issues at ports of entry after traveling abroad are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys.

The PERM process and recent trends regarding preparation and adjudication of labor certification cases are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this session.

The latest trends with processing times and adjudications of H1Bs, H-4s, and H-4 EADs are the topic discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this session.

The October 2021 Visa Bulletin, future predictions for the Visa Bulletin, and documentation required to file an I-485 application are the topics discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast.