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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 3h

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 2d

USCIS Eliminates Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents
#USImmigration #EADrenewal #EmploymentAuthorization #murthylawfirm

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 2d

USCIS Ends New EAD Automatic Extensions

DHS ending EAD auto-extensions for most renewal applications received on/after 30.Oct.2025, with limited exceptions (e.g., TPS). Timely file renewals (up to 180 days early) to avoid authorization gaps.

public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19702.pdf

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 4d

Mandatory and Discretionary Bases for Denying Forms I-485 and N-400

#USImmigration #N400 #uscitizenship #USResidency #USGreenCard #murthylawfirm

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 8d

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Files Lawsuit Challenging $100,000 H1B Fee

...The complaint challenges both the legal authority for the fee and its practical impact on American businesses and broader economy. #USImmigration #H1BVisa #H1B #H1BFee #murthylawfirm

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 8d

USCIS Clarifies Who Will Be Subject to $100,000 H1B Fee

#USImmigration #H1B #H1BVisa #H1BFee #H1BEmployer #murthylawfirm

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 8d

USCIS Proposes Rule to Reduce EB5 Filing Fees

USCIS to publish proposed rule 23.Oct.2025, that significantly reduces fees for most EB5 investor applications and petitions. #USImmigration #eb5visa #EB5 #EB5Investors #eb5program #murthylawfirm

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 11d

Murthy Snapshot: Streamlined Filing Process for H2A Temporary Agricultural Workers

USCIS recently implemented a revision to the filing process for certain H2A temporary agricultural worker petitions. #USImmigration #foreignworkers #H2A #murthylawfirm

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 13d

Find answers to FAQs like this one on MurthyDotCom!
- Can I apply for TN status, even though I have an approved I-140?

www.murthy.com/view-all-faq/

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 15d

USCIS May Excuse Late H1B Filings Caused by Government Shutdown

As shutdown drags on into its third week with no clear end in sight, USCIS guidance helpful for petitioners unable to timely file. #USImmigration #USGovtShutdown #govtshutdown #H1BVisa

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 16d

November 2025 Visa Bulletin

DOS released the Nov2025 Visa Bulletin, with no changes from the previous month in the EB categories. I-485 AOS applicants must use dates for Chart B. #usimmigration #VisaBulletin #EB5Visa #EB5Investors #I485 #murthylawfirm

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 18d

Increased Scrutiny at U.S. Ports of Entry: What You Need to Know About Expedited Removal Orders

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 21d

Reminder: New Citizenship Test Going into Effect

Individuals who file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, on or after 20.Oct.2025 will be subject to the new 2025 citizenship test. The new test has more questions and a higher passing threshold.

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 24d

Ready for Your USCIS Interview? We Can Help!

We offer interview prep (even if we didn’t file your case) and travel nationwide to represent clients at interviews. Contact us today!
#USImmigration #greencard #USGreenCard #naturalization #uscitizenship #USResidency

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Contact Us - Murthy Law Firm | U.S Immigration Law

Murthy Law Firm 10451 Mill Run Circle, Suite 100 Owings Mills, MD 21117 USA [email protected] 410.356.5440 (Phone) 410.356.5669 (FAX) Mon – Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, U.S. Our Chat Now fea...

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 25d

NewsFlash! Lawsuit Filed Challenging $100k Fee on H1B
#USImmigration #foreignworkers #H1B #H1BEmployer #H1BVisa

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 28d

USCIS Shutdown Will Result in USCIS Delays

USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow confirms via X that USCIS adjudications of immigration benefits are slower during the gov’t shutdown. Delays expected in interviews, natz ceremonies, +. #USImmigration #immigrationcourt #govtshutdown

Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 29d

MurthyAudio: H1B Job Termination – What to Do?

The employer’s legal requirements for a layoff of an H1B worker and trends in this administration are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this 01.Oct.2025 podcast.
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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · 29d

Navigating Immigration Enforcement at Formerly Protected Locations

#USImmigration #foreignworkers #H1B #H1BEmployer #protectedareas #protectedarea #murthylawfirm

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · Sep 30

USCIS policy memo PM-602-0191 says DACA can be terminated if a recipient attempts to unlawfully purchase a firearm. #USImmigration #DACA

Read more on the USCIS Website:

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · Sep 30

I-864 Affidavit of Support Enforcement Reminder
#usimmigration #affidavitofsupport

More on USCIS website: www.uscis.gov/sites/defaul...

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · Sep 29

Murthy Snapshot: New 2025 Civics Test for Naturalization

On 17.Sep.2025, USCIS announced the new 2025 Civics Test for naturalization, replacing the 2008 version. #USImmigration #uscitizenship #CitizenshipTest #murthylawfirm

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · Sep 25

Possible Government Shutdown as of 01.Oct.2025

Congress must pass a spending bill to extend government operations before 01.Oct.2025, or a temporary shutdown of the federal government will go into effect. This would be the first shutdown since Trump was reelected.
#USImmigration

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · Sep 24

MurthyAudio: Administration Announcement on $100,000 H1B Fee

Listen to this special podcast here:
www.murthy.com/podcast/h1b_...

Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · Sep 23

NewsFlash! DHS Proposes Weighted Selection Rule for H1B Registration

#USImmigration #foreignworkers #H1BVisa #H1B #h1bjobs #murthylawfirm

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Murthy Law Firm @murthylawfirm.bsky.social · Sep 22

New Enforcement Initiative: Project Firewall

U.S. DOL has launched Project Firewall, an H1B enforcement initiative to safeguard American workers’ rights, wages, and job opportunities. #USImmigration #H1BVisa #h1bemployers #H1bsponsorship

www.dol.gov/newsroom/rel...

US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America’s highly skilled workforce

www.dol.gov

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