Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
State Dept. Press Release on Limited Resumption of Visa Services in Turkey
Limited Resumption of Visa Services in Turkey Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC November 6, 2017 As announced by our Embassy in Ankara this morning, the United States has received initial high-level assurances from the Government of Turkey that there are no additi...
By Rajiv S. KhannaReciprocity: What's New?
Nonimmigrant visa applicants from certain countries/areas of authority may be required to pay a visa issuance fee after their application is approved. These fees are based on the principle of reciprocity: when a foreign government imposes fees on U.S. citizens for certain types of visas, the United...
By Rajiv S. KhannaCollection of Social Media Identifiers from U.S. Visa Applicants
On May 31, 2019, The Department of State updated its immigrant and nonimmigrant visa application forms to request additional information, including social media identifiers, from most U.S. visa applicants worldwide.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Changing Policy on Accrued Unlawful Presence by Nonimmigrant Students and Exchange Visitors
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today posted a policy memorandum (PDF, 179 KB)changing how the agency will calculate unlawful presence for students and exchange visitors in F, J, and M nonimmigrant status, including F-2, J-2, or M-2 dependents, who fail to maintain their...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Issues Revised Final Guidance on Unlawful Presence for Students and Exchange Visitors
Guidance Updated After Public Comment Period
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Posts Updated L-1B Adjudications Policy for Public Feedback
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodríguez today announced the release of an updated policy memorandum on the L-1B nonimmigrant visa classification for workers with specialized knowledge.
By Rajiv S. KhannaNew Web Page on the H-1B and L-1 Fee Increase
USCIS has posted a new Web page on the H-1B and L-1 fee increase required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. 114-113). Pub. L. 114-113 requires certain petitioners to submit an additional fee of $4,000 for certain H-1B petitions and an additional $4,500 for certain L-1A and L-1B p...
By Rajiv S. KhannaTexas Service Center to Begin Processing Form I-129 for L Visas
On February 12, 2018, the Texas Service Center (TSC) will begin processing certain Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker petitions for L nonimmigrant classification, also known as L visas. The TSC will share this workload with the California Service Center to balance workloads and to provid...
By Rajiv S. KhannaEOIR Releases FY 2012 Statistical Year Book
EOIR FY2012 Statistical Year Book, which includes a compilation of figures and tables on individuals who have appeared before an immigration judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals. Please check attached EOIR Year Book for FY 2012.
By Rajiv S. KhannaBIA on Ineligibility of Grandfathered Spouse
According to BIA a spouse or child accompanying or following to join a principal grandfathered alien cannot qualify as a derivative grandfathered alien for purposes of section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1255(i) (2006), by virtue of a spouse or child relationship that a...
By Rajiv S. KhannaEOIR Publishes General Instructions on eRegistry Program
EOIR publishes general instructions on eRegistry program. EOIR also publishes FAQ on eRegistry. Please check attachments to read General Instructions and FAQ.
By Rajiv S. KhannaEOIR Shutdown Information
Immigration courts nationwide are continuing to adjudicate detained cases. Court functions that support the detained caseload will continue, but other functions are suspended. For specific information about a particular court, please see below.
By Rajiv S. Khanna