Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
USCIS Announces New Filing Option For Canadian TN Visa Seekers
Canadian TN Nonimmigrants On Oct. 1, 2012, USCIS will begin accepting the Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, filed on behalf of Canadian citizens who are outside the United States and seeking classification as a TN nonimmigrant. With respect to the TN classification, USCIS currently only...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in The Times of India - The 2027 H-1B season: Revised strategies for sponsoring employers and implications for aspirants
Published by: The Times of India - February 12, 2026https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/the-2027-h-1b-season-revised-strategies-for-sponsoring-employers-and-implications-for-aspirants/articleshow/128256141.cms Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Announces New Guidance on Form I-693 Validity Period
Release Date: 04/04/2024 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced (PDF, 317.28 KB) that any Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, that was properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after Nov. 1, 2023, does not expire and can be us...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in The Times of India - Trump administration limits visa tenure of students to a fixed period of four years and limits academic flexibility
Published by The Times of India - July 17, 2026https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/trump-administration-limits-visa-tenure-of-students-to-a-fixed-period-of-four-years-and-limits-academic-flexibility/articleshow/132445612.cmsQuotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaH-1B Quota 2026
Although precise dates and processes for this year are not yet clear, we recommend planning and initiating the H-1B lottery registration now to ensure it is ready to submit when registrations open in March 2026.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Temporarily Waiving 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures
Release Date 12/09/2021 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily waiving the requirement that the civil surgeon sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no more than 60 days before an applicant files an application for the underlying immigration benefit...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in Mint - US visa crackdown, fewer jobs push Indian students to rethink American dream - Expert
Published by Mint - July, 10, 2026https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-visa-crackdown-fewer-jobs-push-indian-students-to-rethink-american-dream-expert-11783700729717.html Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in Financial Express - My H-1B approved but stuck in a 34-month queue’, Attorney shares legal fixes for missing form I-824
Published by: Financial Express - January 8, 2026https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-my-h-1b-approved-but-stuck-in-a-34-month-queue-attorney-shares-legal-fixes-for-missing-form-i-824-4100306/ Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Modifies H-1B Selection Process to Prioritize Wages
Release Date 01/07/2021 Rule Expected to Protect the Economic Interests of American Workers
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in The Times of India - White House clears final reg: flexibility for international students in terms of stay and studies likely to be curbed
Published by: The Times of India - June, 18, 2026https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/white-house-clears-final-reg-flexibility-for-international-students-in-terms-of-stay-and-studies-likely-to-be-curbed/articleshow/131837363.cms Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaPERM Processing Times Updated
The Analyst Review and Audit dates posted on iCERT above reflect the month and year in which cases were filed that are now being adjudicated at the Atlanta National Processing Center. *The Reconsideration Request to the CO dates posted on iCERT above reflect the month and year in which cases that ar...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in the News - Trump's fresh visa move: US may scrap ‘duration of status’ for international students; what does it mean?
Published by: Upstox- July 02, 2025 https://upstox.com/news/business-news/latest-updates/trump-s-fresh-visa… Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
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