Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
Scam Alert: DHS OIG Hotline Telephone Number Used in Scam to Obtain Personal Information
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a fraud alert on April 19, 2017, to warn the public about a scam using the DHS OIG hotline telephone number. Scammers have identified themselves as “U.S. Immigration” employees and have altered their caller ID to...
By Rajiv S. KhannaSubstantial Support from USCIS Fraud Detection Unit Leads to Convictions in Two Separate Immigration Fraud Cases
LOS ANGELES – This week, two immigration fraud perpetrators were sentenced to prison due to the considerable efforts of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Los Angeles Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) unit. Los Angeles FDNS immigration officers worked closely with law e...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS and the Justice Department Formalize Partnership to Protect U.S. Workers from Discrimination and Combat Fraud
WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Justice today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (PDF, 2.00 MB) that expands their collaboration to better detect and eliminate fraud, abuse, and discrimination by employers bringing foreign visa workers t...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Helps Detect Marriage Fraud Ring
Release Date: Aug. 20, 2019 The Bridgeport resident pleaded guilty to arranging numerous fraudulent marriages so noncitizens could obtain Green Cards.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Begins Producing Security-Enhanced Travel Documents
To prevent secure document tampering, counterfeiting, and fraud, USCIS will begin producing on Oct. 24 a new security-enhanced U.S. travel document, which is a booklet that looks similar to a U.S. passport and serves dual purposes. The travel document can serve in place of:
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Assists in Case Where Federal Grand Jury Indicts Lawyer and Accountant in Visa Fraud Scheme to Obtain LPR Status for South Korean Nationals
LOS ANGELES – A federal grand jury has indicted two men in a scheme to obtain lawful permanent resident status for South Korean nationals by submitting fraudulent visa applications that falsely claimed American businesses wanted to hire skilled foreign workers.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Averts Furlough of Nearly 70% of Workforce
Release Date 08/25/2020 Drastic cuts will impact agency operations for foreseeable future WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that the agency will avert an administrative furlough of more than 13,000 employees, scheduled to begin Aug. 30 as a result of unprecedented...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Forms Update Notice - Form I-485
USCIS recently updated the following form(s): Form I-485 Supplement A, Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i) 08/28/2024 02:36 PM EDT Edition Date: 08/28/24. M. USCIS will also accept the 08/28/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the...
By Rajiv S. KhannaTemporary Protected Status for Haiti Extended for Six Months
Secretary of Homeland Security John F. Kelly has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Haiti (and eligible individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in Haiti) through Jan. 22, 2018. After consulting with the appropriate U.S. government agencies and rev...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUpdate to Form I-765
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):Update to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization10/02/2017 12:00 AM EDTNew edition dated 07/17/17. Starting 12/04/2017, USCIS will only accept the 07/17/17 edition.
By Rajiv S. KhannaNew USCIS Form Streamlines Process to Obtain a Work Authorization Document and Social Security Number Simultaneously
Release Date: Oct. 2, 2017 WASHINGTON – Based on a new information-sharing partnership between U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), foreign nationals in certain categories or classifications can now apply for work authorization and a social...
By Rajiv S. Khanna“Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act” Guidance for Certain Individuals Present in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
USCIS announced today it will automatically extend parole, and employment authorization if applicable, for certain residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). This extension of parole will provide relief while USCIS establishes procedures for obtaining the new CNMI Resident...
By Rajiv S. Khanna