Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
Petitioners Can Now File Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, Online
Release Date: Oct. 30, 2019 WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that petitioners can now complete and file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, online. Online filing allows aliens to submit forms electronically, check the status of their case, and receive notic...
By Rajiv S. KhannaNew Workload Transfer Updates Web Page
USCIS has created a new Workload Transfer Updates page on their website where customers can keep track of workload transfers between the five service centers. Occasionally, USCIS will transfer cases from one service center to another in order to balance workloads and ensure timely processing. In the...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in the News - US birthright citizenship: Supreme Court decision limits nationwide injunctions on Trump's birthright citizenship order
Published by: The Times of India - June 30, 2025 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-birthright-citizenship-… Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaForm I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
Update to Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative New edition dated 2/27/17. Starting 04/28/17, USCIS will only accept the 02/27/17 edition. Until then, you can use the 12/23/16 edition. Now also available, new Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Casework Transfers to Balance Workloads and Decrease Processing Times
Workload Transfer from the Vermont Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center USCIS recently began transferring certain casework from the Vermont Service Center (VSC) to the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) to balance workloads and decrease processing times. The NSC will now process some: Form I-129...
By Rajiv S. KhannaFirst lawsuit filed in US district court contesting end to citizenship by birth
Published by: Times of India, Jan 23, 2025 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/first-lawsuit-filed-in-us-…
By Rajiv S. KhannaWorkload Transfer within Service Center Operations
USCIS recently began transferring some Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, cases filed by lawful permanent residents for their eligible family members from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center. If your case was transferred, USCIS will send you a notice listing the transfe...
By Rajiv S. KhannaWorkload Transfer from the Vermont Service Center to the California Service Center and Nebraska Service Center
USCIS recently began transferring certain casework from the Vermont Service Center (VSC) to the California Service Center (CSC) and Nebraska Service Center (NSC) to balance workloads. The CSC will now process Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following form(s): Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322 01/20/2025 09:15 AM EST Edition Date: 01/20/25. Starting July 3, 2025, USCIS will accept only the 01/20/25 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition....
By Rajiv S. KhannaWorkload Transfer Update
USCIS transferred some of the following cases from the California Service Center to the Nebraska Service Center: Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, for petitioners requesting H-1B nonimmigrant classification For more information, see Workload Transfer Updates page.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Updates Guidance on Determining Custody for Children Acquiring U.S. Citizenship
Release Date 11/19/2024 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration and Services is issuing guidance regarding the legal and physical custody requirements for purposes of acquisition of U.S. citizenship under section 320 and naturalization under section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). USCIS i...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):
By Rajiv S. Khanna