Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
USCIS Guidance on Waiver Policies and Procedures
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the general policies and procedures applicable to the adjudication of waivers of inadmissibility. Please check this link for more information "Waiver Policies and Procedures".
By Rajiv S. KhannaState Dept. Proposes Rule on Exchange Visitor Program for Teachers
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 85 (Thursday, May 2, 2013)][Proposed Rules][Pages 25669-25677]From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov][FR Doc No: 2013-10400] --------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 62 [Public Notice 8308] R...
By Rajiv S. KhannaAtlanta National Processing Center Will No Longer Forward PERM Case Requests to BALCA
U.S. Department of Labor, ETA-Office of Foreign Labor Certification Announcement:
By Rajiv S. KhannaBALCA Appeal Times (as of January 08, 2016)
BALCA Appeal Times as of January 08, 2016 Bottomline: BALCA appeals take approximately 3.5 to 4 years from the date the appeal is filed. - Appeals from PERM denials with BALCA office are currently taking about 3.5 - 4 years from date of docket - Dockets are a few months backlogged right now - after...
By Rajiv S. KhannaImplementation of the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano:
By Rajiv S. KhannaVisa Services Update
Visa Services Operating Status Update from DOS Last Updated: April 6, 2021
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Changes International District Names
Effective April 10, 2014, all USCIS offices will begin using new district names in all references to the international districts. The new names are as follows:
By Rajiv S. KhannaNIV Dropbox Renewal Service - Nigeria
The United States Mission to Nigeria is pleased to announce an expansion of the Drop Box Visa Renewal Program, tentatively to start of June 9th. This program allows certain visa applicants who have previously been issued U.S. visas to renew their visas without attending an interview.
By Rajiv S. KhannaState Dept. Amends the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 167 (Thursday, August 28, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51247-51254] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2014-20516] DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 22 [Public Notice: 8850] RIN 1400-AD47 Schedule o...
By Rajiv S. KhannaU.S. Consulate General in Mumbai will be the New Interview Location for Immediate Relative Cases
Important Notice: Effective April 1, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi will no longer process IR5, IR1, IR2, CR1, or CR2 visas. The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai will be your interview location if you are in process for an IR5 ( parent of a U.S. citizen), IR1/CR1 visa (spouse of a U.S. citizen)...
By Rajiv S. KhannaEmergency Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consulate General in Chennai is Closed
The city of Chennai and surrounding areas in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu as well as the adjacent Union Territory of Pondicherry (Puducherry) have experienced very heavy rains in recent weeks resulting in localized flooding, which has been severe in some areas. The Adyar River has overflowed...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Efforts in Investigating Large-Scale Immigration Fraud Leads to Sentencing
TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) assisted in an investigation that led to U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell sentencing Rosa Cingari to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison and Domenico Cingari to 8 years and 1 month in federal prison for conspiracy, making f...
By Rajiv S. Khanna