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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...

07:46 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Visitor / Worker
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
21 Sep 2023

After being laid off from my H1B position, I filed an application to change status to B-1. Due to a personal emergency however, I missed my biometrics appointment. Does that mean my application will automatically be denied?

Answer If you do not take care of your biometrics appointment, your case eventually will be denied. Fortunately, you may be able to reschedule. Call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283, be prepared to provide evidence of the emergency, and hopefully they will exercise discretion and...

07:31 / Employment Based / Family Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker
31 Aug 2023

I am in H-4 status and am enrolled in university as a full-time student. To be eligible for OPT after I graduate, do I need to be enrolled full time in F-1 status for a full year?

Answer Generally speaking, one of the requirements for OPT eligibility is that the individual must have been enrolled in a college or university on a full-time basis for at least one full academic year. The USCIS has clarified that, for pre-completion OPT, the one-full-academic-year requirement does...

09:27 / F-1 / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / H-4 Dependents / Nonimmigrant Family / Student
14 Aug 2023

Department of State Updates Guidance on Material Misrepresentation Findings

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated the guidance for how consular officers should determine whether a misrepresentation made by a foreign national is to be considered "material." Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, if a foreign national makes a misrepresentation regarding...

10:18 / Consulates / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker
10 Aug 2023

MurthyAudio: Impact of Criminal Issues

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 MP3 is available here and in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts...

07:12 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / MurthyAudio / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker