Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
Intake of Petitions, Applications, and Other Benefit Requests at the Texas Service Center
On May 28, 2024, the intake of petitions, applications, and other benefit requests at the Texas Service Center was temporarily suspended due to widespread and severe weather. In most instances, courier services will re-attempt delivery once the Texas Service Center re-opens; no further action from p...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in Observer Voice - White House Finalizes Regulations Impacting Flexibility for International Students’ Stay and Studies
Published by Observer Voice - June, 19, 2026https://observervoice.com/white-house-finalizes-regulations-impacting-flexibility-for-international-students-stay-and-studies-210894/ Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS to Celebrate Independence Day by Hosting Naturalization Ceremonies Across the Country
Agency is prioritizing naturalization ceremonies during the COVID-19 pandemic Release Date: July 1, 2020 WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is celebrating the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the great country by hosting naturalization ceremonies across the United Sta...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Potomac Service Center Will No Longer Accept Paper Responses
Release Date 11/06/2023 As of Aug. 21, 2023, the Potomac Service Center (PSC) has begun to move to a new facility in Camp Springs, MD, and can no longer receive paper responses to correspondence such as Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID), Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIR), Intents to Deny (ITD), Requ...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in Times Now - US Immigration Experts On Why H-1B Fee Was Struck Down And What Next
Published by: Times Now - June, 10, 2026https://www.timesnownews.com/india/why-experts-call-h-1b-ruling-a-lifeline-for-indian-techies-exclusive-article-154549108 Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Updates Policy on False Claims of U.S. Citizenship
Updates Align with Board of Immigration Appeals Decision and Statute
By Rajiv S. KhannaReminder: Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees Takes Effect Today
Release Date 02/26/2024 As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new inflation-adjusted premium processing fees take effect today, increasing the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing. USCIS published a final rule announcing the change on Dec. 28, 2023.
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in GreatAndhra.com - Green Card Shock: H-1B Pathway Faces Legal Battle
Published by: GreatAndhra.com - May 25, 2026https://www.greatandhra.com/articles/special-articles/green-card-shock-h-1b-pathway-faces-legal-battle/ Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:Rajiv S Khanna, managing attorney at Immigration.com, said officers may now expect applicants to create an...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS to Launch Organizational Accounts, Enabling Online Collaboration and Submission of H-1B Registrations
Release Date 01/12/2024 Will Also Introduce Online Filing for I-129 H-1B Petitions and H-1B I-907 Premium Processing Service WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the upcoming launch of a package of customer experience improvements for H-1B cap season. The measures are...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in MSN - USCIS eases green card rule for some H‑1B visa holders
Published by: MSN - May 25, 2026https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/insight/uscis-eases-green-card-rule-for-some-h-1b-visa-holders/gm-GMDBFC39B8?gemSnapshotKey=GMDBFC39B8-snapshot-5&uxmode=ruby
By Rajiv S. KhannaNo Glasses Allowed in Passport Photos
As of November 1st, 2016, customers applying for or renewing their passport must remove glasses for their passport photo. Last year, more than 200,000 passport customers submitted poor quality photos which we couldn't accept. The #1 problem was glasses. We had to put their passport applications on h...
By Rajiv S. KhannaForm I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service - USCIS Form Update
USCIS recently updated the following form(s): Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service 11/03/2022 09:50 AM EDT Edition Date: 11/03/22 E. USCIS will also accept the 11/03/22 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions. For more information,...
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