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19 Oct 2023

USCIS Launches New Online Change-of-Address Tool

On October 12, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) launched the new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool for an individual to notify the USCIS of a change in address. The tool is intended to improve the speed and efficiency of updating...

11 Oct 2023

Canadian Physicians and U.S. Immigration Policies

Any foreign national who wishes to practice medicine in the United States must take into account certain immigration considerations. For Canadian citizens, however, there are a number of unique issues that tend to arise. Canadian Physicians Do Not Need to Obtain ECFMG A physician who graduates from...

14:10 / Employment Based / For Individuals / Medical / NewsBrief / Physicians / Resident / Travel

09 Oct 2023

November 2023 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2023 Visa Bulletin earlier today. There is very little movement in the latest visa bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based, First...

16:43 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

04 Oct 2023

USCIS Updates Guidance on Evidence for EB1 Filings

On September 12, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released guidance clarifying how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for two EB1 immigrant subcategories, for a person of extraordinary ability (EB1(b). This policy update provides guidance on types of evidence for EB1 petitions...

17:20 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News

28 Sep 2023

USCIS Exempting Biometrics Fee for all I-539 Applicants, Effective 01.Oct.2023

Beginning October 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will exempt all I-539 applicants from paying the $85 biometrics service fee. This exemption will apply indefinitely. Background Information In 2019, the USCIS implemented a policy that required most form I-539 applicants to complete biometrics screening...

07:39 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker

25 Sep 2023

Possible Government Shutdown as of 01.Oct.2023

Congress must pass a spending bill to extend government operations before October 1, 2023, or else a temporary shutdown of the federal government will go into effect. This would be the first shutdown of the Biden Administration. Annual Budget Process and History of Shutdowns The money needed...

06:48 / Consulates / Employment Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel / USCIS News / Worker

20 Sep 2023

COVID-19 Era Visa Application Fees to Expire 30.Sep.2023

On September 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of States (DOS) issued a reminder to visa applicants that all machine-readable visa fee receipts issued prior to October 1, 2022, will expire on September 30, 2023, unless immediate action is taken. If an affected individual does not...

06:59 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

15 Sep 2023

October 2023 Visa Bulletin

Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the October 2023 Visa Bulletin, which is the first visa bulletin of fiscal year 2024. As expected, there is movement in most of the categories. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart...

14:41 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

12 Sep 2023

Employment Authorization Document Misconceptions

Many foreign nationals hold some mistaken beliefs related to the employment authorization document (EAD). Laws and regulations that govern employment through the EAD may differ substantially from the rules that govern work authorization provided by nonimmigrant status, such as H1B. Foreign nationals must make efforts...

09:30 / AOS/CP / AOS/CP (Family) / For Individuals / L-2 Dependent / NewsBrief

30 Aug 2023

Overview of Florida’s New Law Affecting Immigrants

On July 1, 2023, Florida's new wide-ranging law, SB 1718 went into effect. A foreign national living in Florida should be aware of the impact of SB 1718, as summarized in this MurthyDotCom NewsBrief. Government Funding for Community IDs SB 1718 prohibits cities and counties in Florida...

14:15 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief

Murthy Law Firm

USCIS Launches New Online Change-of-Address Tool

Canadian Physicians and U.S. Immigration Policies

November 2023 Visa Bulletin

USCIS Updates Guidance on Evidence for EB1 Filings

USCIS Exempting Biometrics Fee for all I-539 Applicants, Effective 01.Oct.2023

Possible Government Shutdown as of 01.Oct.2023

COVID-19 Era Visa Application Fees to Expire 30.Sep.2023

October 2023 Visa Bulletin

Employment Authorization Document Misconceptions

Overview of Florida’s New Law Affecting Immigrants

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