Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
Preparing for Your Biometric Services Appointment
After you file your application, petition, or request, if you need to provide your fingerprints, photograph, or signature, USCIS will schedule your biometric services appointment at a local Application Support Center (ASC). USCIS has the general authority to require and collect biometrics from any a...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Updates Policy on Biometrics for Detainees
USCIS is updating USCIS Policy Manual Volume 1, Part C to deter the filing of frivolous claims and provide operational consistency. This update clarifies that the Department of Homeland Security generally will not take biometrics of detained aliens unless they are in removal proceedings and have a p...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Launches Online Rescheduling of Biometrics Appointments
New tool provides option to reschedule a biometric services appointment online without calling the USCIS Contact Center WASHINGTON—On June 28, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services launched a new self-service tool allowing benefit requestors, and their attorneys and accredited representatives, t...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Proposes Rule to Welcome International Entrepreneurs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing a new rule, which would allow certain international entrepreneurs to be considered for parole (temporary permission to be in the United States) so that they may start or scale their businesses here in the United States.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS to Begin Accepting Applications under the International Entrepreneur Rule
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today it is taking steps to implement the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), in accordance with a recent court decision.
By Rajiv S. KhannaProposal on H-1B Visa and Green Card Fee Hike
As stated by "Indian Express" : A proposal that will hit Indian IT companies the most, US software giant Microsoft Corporation has suggested a whopping fee of USD 10,000 (over Rs 5 lakh) for a new category of H-1B visas and USD 15,000 (more than Rs 7.5 lakh) for permanent residency or Green card. Th...
By Rajiv S. KhannaCalifornia Service Center Relocates
Release Date 09/11/2024 On Aug. 12, the California Service Center (CSC) moved to a new facility as USCIS centralizes processing for immigration benefits. The new address is: USCIS California Service Center 2642 Michelle Drive Tustin, CA 92780
By Rajiv S. KhannaWorkload Transfer Updates - I-601A Applications
USCIS sometimes transfers cases between the five service centers in order to balance workload and promote timely processing. USCIS on April 16, 2018 transferred some of the Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver from the Nebraska Service Center to the Potomac Service Cente...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Updates Policies to Improve Immigration Services
Release Date 06/09/2021 WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued new policy updates in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the criteria and circumstances for expedited processing; improve request for evidence (RFE) and notice of intent to deny (NOID) guidance; and increase the...
By Rajiv S. KhannaDHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization
Release Date 10/29/2025 New rule prioritizes vetting, screening to protect public safety, national security
By Rajiv S. KhannaCBP Premieres New Welcome Videos for International Air Travelers
WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection welcomes more than 100 million international air travelers to the United States each year. CBP premiered four new videos today that demonstrate the improved international arrivals experience and better explain CBP entry procedures to arriving internation...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRevised Reciprocity Schedule For Mauritania
Effective February 11, 2014 The Department authorizes a reduction in reciprocity for business and tourist visa categories for Mauritanian visa applicants. For more information please click on the attachment
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