Immigration news & commentary
Updates and analysis from the Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, PC.
Visa Bulletin For August 2021
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during August 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. For more on the visa bul...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Will Temporarily Suspend Use of Pre-Paid Mailers for Certain H-1B Cap Subject Petitions
For two weeks after premium processing resumes for H-1B cap-subject petitions, USCIS will not use pre-paid mailers to send out final notices for premium processing H-1B cap-subject petitions. Instead, USCIS will use regular mail. USCIS will be doing this due to resource limitations as work to proces...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in the News - US plans fixed stay rule for international students, 4.2 lakh Indians could be affected
Published by: The Times of India - July 02, 2025 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/us-plans-fixed-stay-… Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaVisa Bulletin For March 2021
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during March 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. KhannaOptional Checklist for Form I-129 H-1B Filings
This checklist is optional to assist FY 2015 H-1B petioners submit an I-129 H-1B petiton. Please click on the attachment to view the checklist.
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in the News - Major US student visa overhaul? Trump admin planning to cut stay time; How will new rule impact Indians
Published by: Business Today- July 02, 2025 https://www.businesstoday.in/nri/visa/story/major-us-student-visa-overh… Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaDOJ Releases a Flyer, “How Employers Can Avoid Discrimination in the Form I-9 and E-Verify Processes"
Justice Dept. released a flyer, “How Employers Can Avoid Discrimination in the Form I-9 and E-Verify Processes,” which provides guidance in completing Form I-9 and E-Verify processes. Please check attached document for information.
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2015 Beginning April 1, 2014
Release Date: March 25, 2014 Premium Processing for Cap-Subject Petitions to Begin by April 28, 2014 WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2015 cap on April 1, 2014. Cases will be considered accepted on the da...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Comments in the News - Another Blow To International Students In US? Trump Administration Planning To Limit Visa Period: Report
Published by: Times Now - July 02, 2025 https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/another-blow-to-internati… Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
By Rajiv S. KhannaBIA- Form I-9 Admissible to Support Charges of Removability Against an Alien And to Determine His or Her Eigibility for Relief From Removal
A Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) is admissible in immigration proceedings to support charges of removability against an alien and to determine his or her eligibility for relief from removal. For more details please see Matter of Ezra Kibichii BETT (Cite as 26 I&N Dec. 437 (BIA 2014)...
By Rajiv S. KhannaUSCIS Expands FIRST: A Fully Digital FOIA System
WASHINGTON— USCIS is announcing the expansion of its digital Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Immigration Records System (FIRST). FIRST is the only system in the U.S. government that allows users to submit and track FOIA requests and receive documents digitally. This process will save time, improve...
By Rajiv S. KhannaRajiv's Article - Enhanced social media vetting for student and exchange visas - What you need to know
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: April 04, 2025 https://shorturl.at/xyEtn Synopsis The State Department's new social media screening measures affect F-1, M-1, and J-1 visa applicants, requiring mandatory reviews under certain conditions. These include broad interpretations of terrorist suppo...
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