Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics Submission for Certain Form I-539 Applicants
Release Date 04/19/2023
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Completes the H-1B Cap Random Selection Process for FY 2019
On April 11, USCIS used a computer-generated random selection process to select enough H-1B petitions to meet the congressionally-mandated cap and the U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2019.
By Rajiv S. KhannaCIS Ombudsman Issues Recommendation to USCIS on Temporary Acceptance of Filed Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for Certain H-1B Filings
CIS Ombudsman released a recommendation on "Temporary Acceptance of Filed Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) for Certain H-1B Filings." Please check attachment for detailed information.
By Rajiv S. KhannaDHS Announces Proposals to Attract and Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants
Release Date: May 6, 2014 For Immediate ReleaseDHS Press OfficeContact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON — As part of the Administration’s continuing commitment to attract and retain highly skilled immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the publication of two proposed rules, in...
By Rajiv S. KhannaDHS Final Rule on ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 109 (Monday, June 8, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 32267-32294] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2015-13919] ======================================================================== Rules and R...
By Rajiv S. KhannaPresidential Executive Order Amending Executive Order 13597
Presidential Executive Order Amending Executive Order 13597 EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - - AMENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER 13597 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to support the essential functions of the Department of State's Bu...
By Rajiv S. KhannaDOS Issues Press Release On Changes to E-1 and E-2 Visas In Mexico
Mexico, D.F., June 20, 2012 - U.S. consular operations in Mexico rank number four worldwide in issuance of Investor and Treaty Trader visas. This is a critical program to stimulate foreign direct investment in the United States. To more efficiently process visas for investors and traders, the U.S. M...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Article - Decoder: Could multiple H-1B lottery petitions be filed for the same employee? - The Economic Times
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: March 03, 2021 Synopsis Often, multiple employers are competing to hire the same employee. It is obviously in the best interest of an employee to have multiple filings because that increases their chances of being selected in the electronic selection system (...
By Rajiv S. KhannaExecutive Order Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States
Executive Order Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - - PROTECTING THE NATION FROM FOREIGN TERRORIST ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of Americ...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Updating Policy to Protect Women’s Sports
Release Date 08/04/2025 Policy enhancements aim to prevent aliens who are males from being authorized to participate in women’s sports in the United States
By Rajiv S. KhannaChanges to Direct Filing Addresses for Certain H-1B Form I-129 Petitions
On Sept. 1, we will change the direct filing addresses for certain petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. The changes apply to the following cap-exempt H-1B petitions:
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS to Begin Triennial Investment and Revenue Threshold Updates for International Entrepreneur Rule
Release Date 07/24/2024 Effective Oct. 1, 2024, USCIS will increase the investment and revenue thresholds under the International Entrepreneur Rule, as required every three years. The application fee will not change, however. Background
By Rajiv S. Khanna