Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
Rajiv's Comments in MSN - Green card? H-1Bs must prove worthy of ‘status adjustment’
Published by: MSN - May 25, 2026
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Announces Premium Processing; New Online-Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions
Release Date 03/06/2023
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in MSN - US eases green card rule for some H‑1B holders after backlash
Published by: MSN - May 25, 2026https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/insight/us-eases-green-card-rule-for-some-h-1b-holders-after-backlash/gm-GMD031CC41?gemSnapshotKey=GMD031CC41-snapshot-13Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaCBP Launches New Mobile Passport Control App
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced the launch of the first authorized app to expedite a traveler’s entry process into the United States. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) will allow eligible travelers to submit their passport information and customs declaration form via a smartphon...
By Rajiv S. KhannaAll K Visa Applicants are Required to Complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
Effective immediately, all K visa applicants are required to complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. The DS-160 replaces forms DS-156, DS-156K, and DS-230.For K visa cases already in process at a U.S. embassy or consulate, the DS-160 is not required when, prior to October 7, 2013,...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in Financial Express - Trump immigration crackdown: New H-1B, OPT restrictions could have ‘ripple effects far beyond professional community’
Published by: Financial Express - May 14, 2026https://www.financialexpress.com/immigration/trump-immigration-crackdown-new-h-1b-opt-restrictions-could-have-ripple-effects-far-beyond-professional-community/4240271/ Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaDOS Releases Interim Final Rule Establishing Different Types of Passports Issued by State Department
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 190 (Friday, September 30, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 67156-67158] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2016-23568] [[Page 67156]] ---------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 51...
By Rajiv S. KhannaDeployment of DS-160 worldwide
Nonimmigrant visa application to be available via web-based by April 30, 2010. DOS Bureau of Consular Affairs announced that it will deploy the DS-160 fully web-based nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application form worldwide. Complete global usage of DS-160 for all NIVS except K’s is expected by 04/30/10....
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Provides Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents Based on Compelling Circumstances
Release Date 06/14/2023 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today released policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for employment authorization documents (EADs) in compelling circumstances based on existing regulatory requirements at 8 CFR 204.5(p). For...
By Rajiv S. KhannaDHS on Strengthening Travel Security with E-Passports
For Immediate ReleaseDHS Press OfficeContact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON—Effective today DHS will begin to require the use of more electronic passports, or e-Passports, by all travelers coming to the United States from the 38 countries that participate in our Visa Waiver Program.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Announces Online Filing for DACA Renewal Forms
Release Date 04/12/2022 WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that individuals who previously received deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) may now file Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, online.
By Rajiv S. Khanna