Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
Asylum and Internal Relocation Guidance
A message sent by the acting director to USCIS asylum officers regarding asylum and internal relocation guidance. Release Date: July 26, 2019
By Rajiv S. KhannaCuccinelli Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision Allowing Enforcement of the Asylum Rule
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Acting Director Ken Cuccinelli issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to permit the enforcement of the Trump Administration’s asylum rule requiring asylum seekers to seek protection in at least one third country the...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Announces Stand Alone Application Support Centers Change in Schedule
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Application Support Center (ASC) stand-alone sites will move to a Monday through Friday schedule beginning Nov. 2, 2009. Stand-alone ASCs are those which are not co-located with other federal offices and which previously operated Tuesday through Satu...
By Rajiv S. KhannaApplication to Replace Permanent Resident Card Now Available in the USCIS ELIS
The Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card is now available in the USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS).
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Introduces Redesigned Form for Green Card Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today published a revised Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485). The new Form I-485 and instructions have been substantially updated to reduce complexity after collecting comments from the public and stakeholders.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Launches Mobile Form for Replacing Green Card
Lawful permanent residents who file the online Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, without assistance from an attorney or accredited representative, can now file their form and upload evidence entirely on a mobile device. The redesign of the online Form I-90 also allows lawful...
By Rajiv S. KhannaVisa Bulletin for February 2018
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during February for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.
By Rajiv S. KhannaDHS Ombudsman Releases Recommendations on the Petition Information Management Service
Impact on the Public
By Rajiv S. KhannaDOL Expands Online H-2B Ombudsman Program Resource Page
The OFLC is pleased to announce the expansion of the H-2A Ombudsman Program to include the H-2B Program community. The Ombudsman Program is here to facilitate the fair and equitable resolution of concerns that arise within the H-2A and H-2B filing communities, by conducting independent and impartial...
By Rajiv S. KhannaCitizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman 2012 Annual Report
On June 25, 2012, Acting Ombudsman Debra Rogers submitted the 2012 Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman's Annual Report to Congress. In her opening message, Acting Ombudsman Rogers writes:
By Rajiv S. KhannaCIS Ombudsman Outlines Recommendations To Improve Process For Removal of Conditions for Spouses and Children
CIS Ombudsman outlines recommendations to improve process for removal of conditions for spouses and children. To check the recommendation please read attached document.
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in the News - US shuts down key immigration helpdesk, impacting H-1B and Green Card applicants nationwide
Published by: MYind.net - April 05, 2025 https://myind.net/Home/viewArticle/us-shuts-down-key-immigration-helpde… Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. Khanna